Mince the almonds and raisins, then boil in 1 gallon water for an hour. Strain the liquor onto the sugar in primary fermenter, stirring until dissolved, then add enough water to bring to 1 gallon. Add both lemon grated rind and juice and allow to cool to 70 degrees. Add yeast and nutrient, cover, and stir twice a day for 10 days. Strain through fine-mesh sieve into fermenting bottle and fit airlock. Rack after 30 days, then again after 6 weeks. Rack and bottle after an additional 6 weeks.
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen asparagus, cooked, chopped, with cooking water reserved.
3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Melt butter; blend in flour and seasonings. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Return to heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add asparagus and cooking water; heat to simmering. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with paprika, if desired.
