During the almond blossom season, the neighborhoods of Monterey, California, are shrouded in a pinkish mist and incredible scent. A stunning spectacle. And yet, at the mention of almonds, in our thoughts pop marzipan - a sweet fragrant delicacy originally from Italy, frangipan - an exquisite sweet cream, a masterpiece of French cuisine, or a viscous dark brown amaretto - an Italian in its soul and essence. Order samples