The dessert does improve with age.  That is, if you like a more intense almond flavor.  It seems to become stronger with time. 

Here is my little Quaker sampler, one over one on 32 count fabric. 

I have finished stitching the brown on my Blackbird Designs project.  The blue and off-white are for the flowers; I still must decide which one will be the main color.  I am still working on a decision about the color of the lettering,  Will it be off-white or light green?