California's Almonds refers to a coping mechanism employed by individuals living outside the United States who aspire to experience the American Dream. By purchasing and consuming almonds—a product overwhelmingly sourced from California—they create a small, tangible connection to the USA, no matter their current location. It's a way to momentarily feel closer to the desired American lifestyle, one handful of probably-American-made nuts at a time.
Even though I'm stuck in Russia, I always keep a bag of California's Almonds in the pantry. It’s a small comfort, a little taste of the America I dream about
by eviscerated_elegy July 27, 2025