Kitchen Logic

For daily almond intake, a small handful—about 23 nuts (28 g)—suits most adults for nutrition and calories.

Almond milk is good for light calories, lactose-free swaps, and adding calcium or vitamin E when you pick unsweetened, fortified cartons.

One cup of almond drink usually equals about 3–6 whole almonds, with big swings by brand and homemade ratios.

Almond butter stays fresh for months; exact time depends on jar type, storage temp, and whether it’s opened.

Allspice is the single spice made from dried, unripe berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, carrying clove-cinnamon-nutmeg notes.

Alcohol proof is a label that shows spirit strength; in the U.S., proof is exactly twice the percent ABV.

Alcohol provides 7 calories per gram; ethanol’s energy density is 7 kcal/g.

Ajiaco soup is typically made with chicken in the Colombian style, while Cuban versions mix meats like beef and pork.

Amaretto is a sweet, almond-styled Italian liqueur made from apricot kernels, almonds, or both, usually 21–28% ABV.

Most amaretto sits around 21–28% ABV; a 1.5-oz shot holds about 0.3–0.4 oz of alcohol, so it’s under one U.S. standard drink.