Something that I have loved since childhood is “potion” making—mysterious liquids and substances being mixed together to create something new holds a very particular appeal to me. Of course, as a kid it was both the allure of creating something magical and the allure of creating messes that endured the activity. As an adult the…
Homemade, refreshing lemon syrup… Ingredients Preparation Grind the lemon in a blender or meat grinder. Place in a large bowl, add water and sugar. Leave to stand for 24 hours, stirring occasionally to melt the sugar. Add lemonade the next day. You may need more lemonade, it depends on the lemon. Try it, then rate…
Make Your Own Foot Spa! Make a Foot Scrub – Grind 2 T sunflower seeds (shelled), and 2 T coarse salt, in a food processor. Then add 1/2 cup cornmeal, and process another 30 seconds. Put into a bowl and mix with 3 T buttermilk. Add 1 T ghee (to make ghee, melt 3 T…
In the desert, it can be hard to find a diverse array of cosmetics to pamper yourself with. But you can make your own spa ingredients, using kitchen ingredients. Homemade cosmetics, the old-fashioned kind your granny used to make, are fresher and healthier for your skin, than products with chemicals in them to expand their…
Elderberry syrup is one of the most popular herbal cold remedies. Elder (Sambucus nigra) has been used for centuries and is one of the most well-documented herbal cold remedies. It’s also great for lots of other stuff, but we’ll keep it simple for now. You can give elderberry syrup by the teaspoon (kids love it)…
Mint grows like weeds once it takes hold…You can use mint in tea, it is especially nice fresh. It makes a nice garnish for food, fruits, and fruit punch, etc. You can also use mints in homemade cosmetics, for mouthwashes, hair rinses, facials, and more! Peppermint is more acidic and has a darker leaf. It…
