Almondina® is the inspiring success story of a
man whose great loves include both music and wonderful food. For generations
his family loved his grandmother Dina's most secret cookie, which she called Petit
Gateau Sec. Yuval Zaliouk, an internationally known symphony conductor and
gourmet chef, always had a special place in his heart (and stomach) for this
exquisite, crunchy wafer with the delicate flavor of roasted almonds, the
natural sweetness of plump raisins and the warmth of vanilla.
"Generous as she was in giving away her
recipes, Grandma Dina kept the one for Petit Gateau Sec a total secret
until the end of her life. Only then did she finally reveal the secret to her
daughter, Ahuda, my mother.”
"It is with her blessing and with pride
that my family shares these delicious, healthful wonders with your family,"
says Yuval.
Long after his grandmother's death, Zaliouk became aware
that the remarkable characteristics of this addictively delicious but extremely
nutritious cookie fell squarely in line with the growing demands of
health-conscious consumers at the end of the century. Within seven years,
having started baking in his kitchen, the biscuits (renamed Almondina®
after Dina, his grandmother), were available in all fifty states, sought after
in seven foreign countries, and had brought him recognition as Entrepreneur of
the Year.
These all-natural, wonderfully crunchy almond biscuits
do not contain cholesterol, added fat, trans-fats, salt, or preservatives. Unlike
biscotti, ALMONDINA Brand Biscuits do not have to be dipped. They are a
delightful accompaniment for coffee, tea, soft cheeses and dessert wines, or
just as an everyday snack.
The rush to eliminate fat from gourmet foods too
often has also eliminated most of the flavor, a fact which is in sharp contrast
to these enticingly delicious biscuits.
Since the introduction in 1989 of the classic The
Original flavor, ten more distinctive variations
have been introduced, all of which continue to be packed with roasted almonds.
The Company is Celebrating a Delicious Crunch for More Than 20
Years.
Its mission remains the same:
“TO PUT A DELICIOUS HEALTHFUL
COOKIE ON EVERY TABLE.”
My Thoughts
My family and I received a assortment of Almondina's cookies to try out, and I can't tell you how much we loved
them.
They are a classic almond cookies that all generations can appreciate, but
they come in thinner sizes. Each cookie is only around 30
calories, so you can enjoy your snack without feeling guilty. The also offer unique flavors including:
Gingerspice
Chocolate Cherry
Cinnorama
Almonduo
Sesame
Choconut
Original Almond
All of these varieties are packed with flavor and very fulling so you won't
feel like you're sacrificing anything. They have all the crunch you're
used to and taste great on their own or dipped in coffee or tea. I also
have to mention these cookies were a wonderful
surprise for my great aunt. Almond cookies were one of her favorite cookies but
she is 92 and has had trouble biting into the full size variety. She was so
happy to be able to enjoy these because the thinner size was much easier
for her to chew.
If you
are interested in giving the Almondina cookies a try, they are available in stores
nationwide including Fairway, Hy Vee, Giant Eagle, Brookshire, Mollie Stone’s, Hannaford, Jewel,
Whole Foods, The FreshMarket, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Cost Plus World Market, TJ
Maxx, Marshalls. Check their store locator to find a location near you. To keep up with new products and promotions, be sure to become their fan on face book or follow them on twitter. They would definitely make great addition to Easter baskets for those with more mature taste buds. Pick up a package of Almondina Cookies today and bring a little piece of Italy home.
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