If you want truly raw almonds try d&s ranches and read there about us section.Sounds like you got cooked nuts which will be clean and wont require soaking.Technicaly you dont have to soak,soaking helps maximize nutrient availiability in raw nuts.Soaking cooked nuts would be only for hydration reasons.If you have a high speed internet connection go to youtube.com and punch in almond milk and watch a video that will walk you through the whole thing.Also punch in blending wheatgrass juice but I wouldnt use a 2hp. peak blender for grass,not strong enough.I have pics. of blending grass juice in the Image Gallery in the photos section under grassmans sprouts.Good luck and happy blending.Jeff.