Sugared Almonds

hilstep2000

Just thought I'd tell you all. Went to Poundland yesterday with DD, they had boxes of sugared almonds for £1. Dated 30th September 2009. DD is getting married on 25th Sept 2009, so we bought 10 boxes for favours:T 160grams in each box.
Hope this is useful for someone!

Sammy_Girl

Hi Hilstep,

Thanks for that . I wasn't going to have sugared almonds as I don't like them . But after discovering why they're used, now I want them

Hmm, no Poundland near work, so I hope there will still be some on the weekend near where I live.

Thank you for the tip :j

hilstep2000

You're very welcome!

IamJen

Oooh..why are they used? H2B hates them, but I think they're delicious!

sal-ad_daze

It's a traditional wedding favour;
"Five Sugared Almonds, representing Health, Wealth, Happiness, Fertility and Long Life are often wrapped in ornamental materials and presented to all the female guests at the Wedding. "
HTH

IamJen

*chuckle* I remembered that later, and figured that must be what the other poster meant. I've seen in done at lots of Italian weddings.

Limara

Sammy_Girl wrote: »

Hi Hilstep,

Thanks for that . I wasn't going to have sugared almonds as I don't like them . But after discovering why they're used, now I want them

Hmm, no Poundland near work, so I hope there will still be some on the weekend near where I live.

Thank you for the tip :j

it doesnt have to be sugar almonds to be symbolic chocolate dragees ( sugar coated chocolate ) in an almond shape are very commonly used, also mini chocolate dagee hearts and foil covered hearts are commonly used its the 5 number thats symbolic not the almond itself