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If you’re just starting out or trying a new recipe, consider making small batches of products, maybe 100 to 300 grams to start. (And yes, I recommend using metric because there’s nothing more frustrating than having to figure out what 40% x 8 ounces is when you’re in the middle of measuring in the workshop!)...
I’m addicted to making jam this year! We made strawberry jam in July, and raspberry and blueberry last week. Today was supposed pickling day, but the cucumbers aren’t ready yet, so it’s peach and cherry jamming day! We’re going to make a salsa, a chutney, a spread, and a few jams! I thought it was...
I’m regularly asked by my wonderful readers to help with modifications to recipes. I’m always happy to help, but I have to ask the question – why are newbies coming up with recipes from scratch? I get that you want to make something really wonderful and customized and all about you, but I really suggest...
Do we really believe that Suzanne Somers’ “ageless beauty” comes from her line of organic products that don’t contain toxins? (It looks like she uses Japanese honeysuckle as the preservative, something we know is a natural paraben. I have nothing against parabens, but it looks like this ingredient isn’t as an effective preservative as once...