Tommy is not a "nut" eater. He just does not care for them. With one exception...the sugar roasted almonds that you can buy at fairs or malls. He loves them. After him asking many times, today I broke down and made some. What else can you do in this weather...other than try to construct an ark? (And I probably have enough animals around here to match Noah).
After looking at recipes online, I compiled a couple together. Here is what I came up with:
9 c Almonds
2 egg whites
2 tsp cold water
2 tsp vanilla 
2 cups white sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 stick butter
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine the egg whites and water. Beat the until they are very frothy, but not stiff. Add the vanilla. Pour almonds into the bowl and toss to coat. Spray jelly roll pan (or large pyrex, just need something with sides) with non stick cooking spray. Spread almonds in single layer. Melt butter. Pour over almonds. Toss. Combine sugar, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle over almonds. Toss. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Let cool. Store in airtight container. I will have a happy little man when he gets home from school. Maybe this will help the homework go by faster!! It's sure worth a try.