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Kerry: no, I'm trying to shape an almond into a number 1, complete with the foot and nose. Part of an inside joke.
I'll be trying the cookie idea when I get home tonight, probably make the butter with the blender not the grinder (I don't have a food processor).
Another thought, I could try cutting a shape out of a sliced almond. It's flat, but it'll be less work than whittling. From here, there are more options (e.g. stack a few stuck with a drop of syrup, or go minimalist).
Kerry: no, I'm trying to shape an almond into a number 1, complete with the foot and nose. Part of an inside joke.
I'll be trying the cookie idea when I get home tonight, probably make the butter with the blender not the grinder (I don't have a food processor).
Another thought, I could try cutting a shape out of a sliced almond. It's flat, but it'll be less work than whittling. From here, there are more options.
