Helen of Joy wrote:
> I have receipe that says I should skin almonds before roasting them in
> melted butter and soy sauce. Will they be just as nice if I DON'T skin
> them? Will the butter/soy mixture adhere to the nuts properly?
>


They are much more pleasant to eat when they are skinned.

It's not that much work. Dump them in a pot of boiling water for a few
minutes until the skin comes off of one easily. Drain, place in cold
water to stop the cooking. Drain well, pinch to slip the skins off.

gloria p