InLittle House in the Big Woods, Laura recalls how she and Mary would help Ma make homemade butter. Not only would they churn it in a butter churn, but then they would color it withcarrot juice, and mold it into pretty shapes for their visitors. Making the butter beautiful was a nice...
Here are a couple different recipes to get started with. I have also listed several more homemade options that I’ve handpicked from around the net (both creams and sticks) that include items such as cocoa and shea butter, bentonite clay, a variety of essential oils (lavender, lime, etc....
As berries and fruit are high in acid, there’s no need to “pressure can.” For water-bath processing, you’ll need a large deep stockpot with a flat bottom, a well-fitting lid, and a rack that fits at the bottom or a water-bath canner. The canner should be deep enough to subm...
Don’t make too large a quantity at one time.Large volumes of fruit and sugar will take a long time to reach setting point, causing the fruit to break up and eventually dissolve in the jam. Place a small plate or saucer into the fridge for 15 minutes to test for setting.Pour a spoon...
To add an elegant twist to homemade candy and cookies that you give as gifts,place them in cellophane bags and tie with a pretty ribbon. The fact that no wrapping is needed is an added bonus. You can place several bags of different things into a decorated box or basket for a larger ...
Make skin healthier and more beautiful with Humco Glycerin USP. Glycerin is an essential ingredient in a wealth of skincare essentials, from bar soaps to creams and lotions. Glycerine emollient can be used to make homemade soaps, in a skin soak or in an aromatherapy bath to help soothe and...
When the mixture comes to a rolling boil,add your pectin. Let it come back to a rolling boil (one that can’t be stirred down). Boil for one minute and then turn off heat. There may be foam on top– DO NOT ADD BUTTER. In a pepper jelly, butter just makes it look oily. Here ...
Sure, you can buy one ofour favorite bread machinesthat will do most of the work for you, but this is for the home cooks and bakers looking for a more old-school and hands-on approach.Every path to breadis a good one; just remember the butter. ...
Home made beans were ready from dry beans in under 45 minutes using my pressure cooker. Only about 15 minutes of that was hands-on time. (I wrote most of this post while they bubbled away in the cooker!) If I had soaked the beans overnight, the y would have been cooked in 6 minu...
and available, you will probably need to start this crafting adventure by going on anature huntto collect some acorns to make these gorgeous marble crafts and necklaces. Look around oak trees; you should find plenty of genuine acorn caps to make a homemade acorn charm, depending on their ...