Fear of almonds? Trying to cope with the ethical dilemmas of California almond consumption? We are here to offer clarity and a delicious alternative: Romana and Pizzuta almonds from Noto and Avola, Sicily. Everyone seems to be weighing in on California almonds and water use. Our favorite contributions on the subject come from Mark Bittman ... The post California Almonds Use Too Much Water. Sicily Has the Solution first appeared on Gustiblog.