Oscar Diggs ('James Franco'), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking.
Use a container at least twice the size of the amount of almonds youâre using. They swell to about twice the size and will soak up much of the water. Cover the nuts with warm water and let sit in a warm place for about 12 hours or overnight. After about 12 hours, or in the morning, drain the water, add one teaspoon of salt per quart of almonds (presoaked quantity), and fill again with warm water to let soak for another 8-12 hours. After the final salt water soak, drain the almonds and dehydrate until crisp.
Gather all the blossoms you can. Shake them out and look them over to remove any insects or dirt that may be on the flower heads. Spread out the flowers in a single layer and allow them to dry for 1 to 2 weeks in a dark, warm, dry space. If you have a dehydrator, you can also dry them on a lined dehydrator tray. To prevent them from blowing off the tray, place a mesh liner on top of the chamomile flowers. Set the dehydrator on itâs lowest setting (95Â°F or 35Â°C) and dry for 12 to 18 hours.