Silvered Almonds

If you ever need to find silver and gold Jordan almonds, you can find them at Kalustyan’s. They’re really expensive, like $29.99 a pound, perhaps because it’s a French product. Titanium dioxide was listed as an ingrediant, maybe that’s what makes them metallic. But aren’t they beautiful? I stopped by Kalustyan’s for a snack after my dentist appointment. No cavities, so I treated myself with the almonds. The healthy proteins and omega 3s cancel out the naughty sugars, right?
Kalustyan's is a really fun store to explore. They stock tons of spices, grains, nuts, and dried fruit. Then in the back of the store there's a refrigerated area with all kinds of Indian snacks and prepared foods. Upstairs there's cookware, olives, cheese and prepared foods. My favorite part of the store is the hidden cafe area with four tables where they serve a really filling and tasty bean soup, hummus, falafel, samosas and other Middle Eastern fare.
Kalustyan's
123 Lexington Ave.
212.685.3451
www.kalustyans.com