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May 16, 2009

Miami Lime Lift

- 2 fresh Florida limes
- ½ cup sugar or sugar substitute
- 1 quart boiling water
- Lime slices for garnish

Slice limes thinly. Put in bowl with sugar. Let stand for 1 hour. Pour boiling water into bowl. Cool, then chill. To serve, pour limeade and several lime slices over ice in tall glasses. Hang a lime slice over edge of glass. Serve with long straw.
Makes 1 quart or 4 cups.

Cashew or Almond Milk

- 1 cup raw cashews or almonds
- 3 cups water

Cashew Milk: Soak the cashews in the water for 1 hour. Blend well and strain.
Almond Milk: Soak the almonds overnight. Drain the almonds from the water they were soaked in and add 3 cups fresh water. Blend well and strain. (Almond milk may be sweetened by adding 1/4 cup soaked raisins to the mix before blending.)