"Thousands have lived without love, not one without water."

— W.H. Auden, 20th century Anglo-American poet

Cashew Egg Nog

This is a decadent treat at the holidays, or anytime. Summertime? Mix with ice in blender for a frozen treat.

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 2 cups water
• 1 can full fat coconut milk (not light)
• 1/3 c maple syrup (or to taste)
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 1 t nutmeg
• ½ t cinnamon
• dash salt

Soak cashews 4 hours or overnight in water. Drain and rinse. Add all ingredients to a high speed  blender and blend until smooth. If blender is not high speed, strain with a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag. Chill and enjoy!

Raspberry Mint Mocktail

• 4 cups white grape juice
• 4 cups sparkling water or seltzer
• 1 bag frozen raspberries
• mint leaves to garnish

Combine and serve cold.