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kočky,
neviete či sa dajú na slovensku kúpiť mačané mandle, ktoré sa v zahraničí zvyknú daváť hosťom?
susan

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ja som zatial videla iba mande macane v jogurte alebo v bielej cokolade, ale farebne nie. maju ich v obchodoch so susenym ovocim. aspon u nas.

martina zo SNV

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Viem co myslis, nic take nie je. Biele a bledomodre mandle sme si davali preto doniest kamaratom z Francuzska.
Z.

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ked si dobre pametam bola tu o tom uz niekolkokrat diskusia draze a doplnky ako to zhotovit a kde kupit od petka6 a ostatnych dievcat ktore to planovali zhotovit na slovesku
bozenka

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Biele (jogurtove alebo v biele cokolade) a hnede (v cokolade) mandle je u nas bezne dostat kupit, ako pisala Martina. Maju ich tam, kde predavaju susene ovocie (Tesco, Carrefour, Terno ...)
Mata

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akurat ze skus tieto pouzit ako draze a rozpustia sa ti velkou rychlostou.... treba na to mandle v cukre

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takže žiadna z vás to nechce mať?

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No my budeme dávať výslužky, takže mi to príde zbytočné. Vo Francúzsku sa zrejme výslužky nedávajú a tam to slúži asi ako spomienka (resp. malý darček), čo je u nás výslužka. Alebo sa mýlim?
Maťa

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GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE
Fresh almonds have a bittersweet taste, which represents life. The sugarcoating is added with the hope that the newlyweds' life will be more sweet than bitter.

SIGNIFICANCE IN GREEK WEDDINGS
Sugarcoated almonds in traditional Greek weddings are called koufetta. They are placed in little bags in odd numbers and are served on a silver tray. Odd numbers are indivisible, symbolizing how the newlyweds will share everything and remain undivided. Tradition holds that if an unmarried woman puts the almonds under her pillow, she'll dream of her future husband.

SIGNIFICANCE IN ITALIAN WEDDINGS
Five almonds signify five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity. These almonds decorate each place setting as favors, tucked into pretty boxes or tulle bags called bomboniere that are often personalized with the couple's names and wedding date.

A SWEET IDEA
Jordan Almonds make great wedding favors -- wrap a cluster in tulle tied with ribbon, pack a few in boxes (made of sugar, straw, paper, metal, or plastic), stuff some in decorative bags, or pour a handful into champagne glasses or glass bowls. Attach a little card with a note explaining the almonds' meaning (so guests know they're not just an intermezzo between the salad and the entree).

How to? Consider using this Jordan Almonds poem:
Jordan Almonds for Thee
Five sugared almonds for each guest to eat
To remind us that life is both bitter and sweet.
Five wishes for the new husband and wife --
Health, wealth, happiness, children, and a long life!