Spain was introduced to the almond by the Moors many hundreds of years ago, and now they are to be found in almost all regions of the country both in a sweet and savoury context. These fried, salted Marcona almonds from Catalonia are crisp and richly oily and ideal with a glass of dry sherry.

Spain was introduced to the almond by the Moors many hundreds of years ago, and now they are to be found in almost all regions of the country both in a sweet and savoury context. These fried, salted Marcona almonds from Catalonia are crisp and richly oily and ideal with a glass of dry sherry.