Gail's Green Beans Almandine

     Holidays aren't the same without green beans almandine or Gail's Green Beans.  I have slightly varied Gail's original recipe by adding a bit of honey to make the almonds stick to the beans, Gail can't have sugar ;(.  This is pretty straightforward and I make it year round with any number of dishes, this one is a staple in my kitchen.

Ingredients: 
Green beans or haricot verts trimmed and washed 
1-2 tbsp butter, margarine or olive oil 
Slivered almonds , or whole pulsed a few times in a processor until small and even but not     powdered.

1 tbsp more or less of Honey - buy local!
Salt and peper to taste

Directions:
     Steam the green beans for about 5 minutes or till your preferred desired tenderness.  I like them bright green and still a bit crisp.
     Toast almonds till lightly browned.  I usually do this in a toaster oven and hover till done.  One split second off and they burn, but do it your way.
     Toss with almonds, butter, honey, salt, and pepper. 
     Serve