I have seen a lot of questions recently about milk in different posts. Cream of half/half is a (very) good substitute for coffee but there are cases where a “milk” is needed. In this case, I invite all my fellow low-carbers not to overlook almond milk, the low-carber’s milk of choice. It is the ultimate centuries time proven “milk” of choice for us. It was very popular in Europe in the Middle Ages at times when cow’s milk could spoil very easily. Additionally, it does not have any of the inconveniences of “soy milk” which some regard (probably not without cause) as poison.
To make your own almond milk:
Ingredients: 1 cup ground almonds, 2 cups boiling water.
Preparation: Combine almonds and water. Steep for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sieve the to remove coarse grains OR (preferably) blend mixture in electric blender until grains are absorbed.
Yields: 2 cups almond milk.