Saffron White Rose & Pistachio Ice Cream Ingredients 2 C Whole Milk2 1/2 C Heavy Cream8 Egg Yolks2 C Sugar1 1/2 C Unsalted Pistachio Nuts, chopped3-4 Tbsp Alba Rose Hydrosol2 split and scraped Vanilla Beans1/2 teaspoon Saffron Threads, freshly ground1 Pinch Salt Directions 1. In a medium thick-bottomed saucepan, on low heat, while stirring, heat […]
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I love my Keeper! It is a reusable menstrual cup. I’ve used it for over 15 years now. In all that time, between it and my Glad Rags, I’ve not had to buy disposable “feminine protection” (needing specifically “protection” is a throwback concept from the days when menstrual blood was deemed as powerful and dangerous
I love my Keeper! It is a reusable menstrual cup. I’ve used it for over 15 years now. In all that time, between it and my Glad Rags, I’ve not had to buy disposable “feminine protection” (needing specifically “protection” is a throwback concept from the days when menstrual blood was deemed as powerful and dangerous
I know that for folks reading this in many parts of the US, poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) isn’t something they are necessarily thinking about, as the leaves have fallen and the gardening work has trickled to a minimum. But in my part of the country (gulf coast Texas), the growing season is still going strong,
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‘Tis the season to make medicinal tinctures. Today I started fresh batches of Echinacea (E. angustifolia) root and Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) root tinctures. They will be ready in several weeks. Long known to herbalists, Echinacea has in modern times been shown in scientific studies to boost immunity, help the body fight colds, infection, and many
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‘Tis the season to make medicinal tinctures. Today I started fresh batches of Echinacea (E. angustifolia) root and Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) root tinctures. They will be ready in several weeks. Long known to herbalists, Echinacea has in modern times been shown in scientific studies to boost immunity, help the body fight colds, infection, and many
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The family of creatures made from 100% trash and hot glue has grown considerably in the past week. I had several pipettes with a few residual drops of aromatic oils in them and scented the garden scrap portions of these miniature sculptures, so they are wonderful smelling too! All are going to new homes for
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Last night I was reminded of two things;one – hot glue is called hot for a good reason &two – Aloe Vera is indispensable to have in every home. Obviously they were related thoughts! I burnt my thumb with hot glue. After cooling it under cold water I broke off a piece of my Aloe
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Last night I was reminded of two things;one – hot glue is called hot for a good reason &two – Aloe Vera is indispensable to have in every home. Obviously they were related thoughts! I burnt my thumb with hot glue. After cooling it under cold water I broke off a piece of my Aloe
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The creatures in the pictures are sculptures that I recently created. They remind my roommate of Skeksis from the Dark Crystal. I concur, finding them to be a more of a sparrow like relative of the Skeksis. I’ve made these two so far. They were each made from recycled materials including mussel shells (kitchen scraps),
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