Poppy-Seed Milk

Here's the basic recipe:

• steep 2 c of poppy-seeds in 3 c of boiling water for 10 minutes
• blend the above mixture (in a blender) at a high speed till smooth (3-4 min)
• let cool for 5 min
• strain into a clean bowl using several layers of cheese cloth (do it 1/2 c at a time and squeezed milk through by wringing)
• whisk in 2 Tbsp sugar and 1 tsp almond extract (I would use maple syrup or honey and a pinch of salt)
• chill then serve

(2 one-cup servings)

* if making this raw, soak poppy-seeds in room temperature water for 3-6 hours instead of using boiling water