Gebrannte Mandeln (Candied Almonds): A Taste of Christmas
Growing up in Germany, some of my fondest childhood memories are of visiting the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market). The air was filled with the warm, spicy-sweet aroma of Gebrannte Mandeln (candied almonds), and I’d munch on them while my parents sipped Glühwein (mulled wine). One holiday trip back to Germany, a dear friend surprised me with…