Almonds or Cashews?

[joyfool]

I like both, but prefer cashews more. Yum.

[aruvqan]

I picked almonds, but I really prefer macadamia nuts

[jabiru]

@Chefguy

Almonds… Also, I could probably eat almond paste right out of the can.

I picked almonds. And I do eat almond paste out of the jar. Lucky for me, they don’t make very big jars.:o

[BMax]

Almonds. Almonds are probably my favorite nut. And George Harrison.

[mambocrow]

Almonds. To me, cashews have always tasted like peanuts that were left out in the rain overnight. (Peanuts before cashews any day)

[Gil-Martin]

Cashews. George Harrison. What’s the theory?

[Tangent]

@thelurkinghorror

Peanuts are similar, but salvageable because they can be honey roasted.

Honey roasted cashews are great.

[Sally_Mander]

Ew, honey-roasted cashews sound awful. I don’t think I’ve ever seen them, and wouldn’t try them.
On the other hand, black-pepper cashews from Trader Joe’s are amazing.

[Shoeless]

Gotta go with cashews, although almonds would be a close second. Okay, maybe third, after pistachios.

Whenever I buy a can of mixed nuts from the store, I pick out all the cashews and almonds and leave all the rest for everyone else.

[jabiru]

I’m astounded by the number of people who prefer pistachios over other nuts. I think they’re vile, with no redeeming features at all. Similarly macadamias.

What’s the theory?

[John_Mace]

@Thudlow_Boink

I need context. I picked “cashews” because if you put a bowl of salted nuts in front of me and told me to pick one, that’s what I’d pick. But some things are better with almonds, or almond flavor, in them.

I prefer my almond raw and unsalted. Have you tried them that way?

I’m kind of in the same boat, though, because it depends on the context. I eat both, and it sort of depends on the mood. If I want something salty, then it’s cashews or peanuts. If I just want something nutty (and more healthy), I go for the [raw, unsalted] almonds. I really don’t like roasted or salted almonds.

I think we need a poll on oysters or snails.

[markdash]

@jabiru

I’m astounded by the number of people who prefer pistachios over other nuts. I think they’re vile, with no redeeming features at all. Similarly macadamias.

What’s the theory?

That they taste really good?

I think the alternate theory for macadamias is that they are higher in fat content than other nuts. Not sure about pistachios.

[Mean_Mr.Mustard]

Cashews. (actually, pecans).

And Peter Tork.
mmm

[Magiver]

Cashews, especially in homemade chex mix along with pecans. The joy of almonds is best served in sweeter foods.

[Indygrrl]

Almonds and George Harrison

[Magiver]

@jabiru

I’m astounded by the number of people who prefer pistachios over other nuts. I think they’re vile, with no redeeming features at all. Similarly macadamias.

What’s the theory?

Add one more. Pistachios are the most addictive to me.

[Peremensoe]

I didn’t vote. I simply can’t bear to not-choose either nut. Both are good for snacking and phenomenal in cooking.

On the other hand, George Harrison.

[Runs_With_Scissors]

I eat both every single day, along with walnuts.

Doctor’s orders.

I eat them in order of least preferred: walnuts, cashews, almonds.

I dislike walnuts. Cashews are ok, but a bit rich. Almonds are awesome and the king of nuts.

[PapSett]

If we’re talking plain or just salted, cashews win by a mile. But if it’s a bag of the Diamon smoked almonds, all bets are off. Those things are addictive to me!

[Peremensoe]

Tamari roasted almonds are awfully good.