SOFT MEAD


1 quart water, preferably spring water
1 cup honey
1 sliced lemon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Boil together all ingredients in a non-metallic pot.  While
boiling, scrape off the rising "scum" with a wooden spoon.   When no
more rises add the following:

pinch salt
juice of 1/2 lemon

Strain and cool.  Drink in place of alcoholic mead or wine during
the Simple Feast.