Posted By:
Ann Richards
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4/30/2013 3:59:00 PM
Lavender oil is something I use all the time. I’ve used it to make furniture polish, in the laundry, also on my skin.
It has relaxing properties, so adding a few drops to your bath, or on your pillow at night will help you to unwind. It’s also antibacterial and can be mixed with a carrier oil, and used over burns and cuts to help heal the skin. It can even be inhaled deeply to reduce congestion. So, when I found this information I knew I wanted to share it with you.
How to Make Homemade Lavender Oil
Things you’ll need:
Enough carrier oil to fill small glass jar … (olive oil or almond oil are good choices)
Lavender flowers
Small glass jar
Rubber band
Plastic cling wrap
Strainer
- Run your fingers along the lavender stems and collect the flowers.
- Put collected flowers in glass jar.
- Warm carrier oil in ...
Posted By:
Ann Richards
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4/9/2013 5:08:00 PM
When was the last time you threw an empty glass pickle jar into the trash? How many empty glass olive jars have you tossed into the trash? Have you ever stuck an old window or door out by the curb hoping the trash collector would haul it away?
We’re probably all guilty of doing these things at least a few times. We know it’s best to recycle … yet … we get busy or lazy and take the easy way out.
Though, recycling actually comes natural. Kids do it all the time. I remember one time when I was about nine years old spending a few hours in the garage tearing apart old broken toys in order to build a car of sorts. My friend and I pushed each other around in it for a little while ...
Posted By:
Ann Richards
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2/26/2013 2:29:00 PM
The other day when I stopped by, Great Fermentations, to pick-up some winemaking supplies, Anita gave me a taste of a Ricotta Cheese marinated in red wine that they had just made. OMG … it was incredible.
So … of course … I asked for the recipe… so that I could share it with you.
Supplies such as, mesophilic starter, cheese salt, etc. can be found at Great Fermentations, 5127 E. 65th Street.
Other fun things you’ll find there are wine kits that make winemaking easy, beer making kits, cheese kits, fermenters, and people with a passion for and a great knowledge of fermenting.
For me, it’s like walking into my favorite “toy” store.
And, if Anita’s busy when you get there, no problem, all the folks at Great Fermentations are incredibly knowledgeable and ready to help. It’s a great store run by great people.
If you make the ...
