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I am sure that you have all heard of Love Potion #9, in some form or another. As a movie, song or drink, but did you know about it as a love spell? Yes, yes, yes I said "spell". Sound...
Capture summer in a jar by brewing tea in the warmth of the sun.
Who likes to dust? Not me! One of the reasons I hate to dust my house is because it seems as you dust with your regular old rag the dust goes flying all over. It also seems like when your return...
Once you see how easy it is to make this Amish recipe for cream cheese, you will always have fresh cream cheese for your love of bagels and other tasty treats and recipes.
Back when we had goats at our home, we used to have a lot of extra milk available. After the young goats had their share, there was plenty left over for our family to have all the milk it wanted...
Last fall my husband and I took a trip to a local apple orchard to gather apples for canning, freezing and of course eating. When there the owners of the orchard gave us copies of recipes for...
Making your own fragrance is an economical way to create your own personal scent. Here are the steps for making your own Egyptian Musk Fragrance oil. This is an excellent Massage Oil!!!
This is a recipe for Festive Apple Cider than can be served Hot or Cold. This recipe yields enough for about 20 people. It's a great addition to any gathering. Just follow this simple step-by-step...
I saw this for the first time many years ago at my grandmother’s house. To me it was just something my grandmother always had when company came over, adult company. Then one day, not too long ago,...
Homemade cheese is SO delicious - and a good way to use up milk if you have milk cow(s) or goat(s) - or just want a fun project to utilize extra milk that is so inexpensive right now. This is a...
Making essential oils at home ensures that you get organic, high quality oils. Many different herbs and spices can be used to make essential oils. The strength of the oil can be adjusted according...
Clarifying butter removes the water and milk solids, leaving pure butterfat. Clarified butter can be used at higher temperatures than normal butter. Makes 1 lb. of clarified butter.
An herbal bath is a marvelous way to pamper yourself, relax and unwind. The following instructions are a good guide to preparing your own herbal bath.
The incorporation of healthy fats such as avocado, coconut oil, salmon, walnuts, olive oil and flax seed into the diet is amongst the most important steps one can take to improve their overall...
Making your own version of strawberry cream cheese is very easy. In fact I made some in my kitchen a few days ago. It's cheap and easy to make. You can add your own flavors to it and use it any...
Whether you stuff your bird or like your stuffing dry, this recipe will bring a taste of down home goodness you can't deny.
Don’t you just love that thick, creamy Greek style yogurt? When you buy it in the stores it tends to be a bit pricier than other yogurts. What can be the difference and can you make it yourself?...
Pumpkin flour is a healthy substitute and can be used in many recipes. It is reputed to have many health benefits and is helpful for anyone on a wheat-free diet.
Last fall, I went out to an apple orchard and brought some apples to make apple jelly and the owners of the orchard shared with some a recipe for old fashioned apple jelly. I am sharing this...
There's nothing like the fresh taste of homemade butter on hot biscuits. You need to begin with either raw milk (straight from a cow or goat; non-homogenized) or cream to make butter.
What is wassail? Wassail is a mulled cider type drink, Wassail is a holiday tradition in many countries. This hot, spiced punch is most popular at Christmas. It usually contains fruit juices,...
A person can break out into hives for a variety of reasons. Hives can be due to allergic reaction, stress, weather conditions or even a chronic disease. Whatever the reason for hives, they are...
Learn how to make cheese at home with a few simple ingredients.
This is an easy recipe for a Whole Goat Milk Ricotta Cheese that is right from the farm which has a lot of flavor and gives a good yield of up to two pounds per gallon of milk. Using fresh...
Want a cute Halloween or Dia De Los Muertos decoration? Cheesecloth ghosts are cute little creatures that are so cheap and easy to make you can put them everywhere. Hang them all around a room,...
Whey has many uses, from soaking grains to nutritional drinks and can easily be made at home with a few simple tools. Learn how to transform yogurt into whey and cream cheese.
There are a variety of lemon hair care ideas out there if you’re interested in making your own natural hair care products. It’s common to use lemon juice to lighten hair in the summer, but have...
One of my favorite scents is the smell of apples and cinnamon. You could achieve this by baking a pie or buying a candle but my favorite way is by making apple cider. Whether you are enjoying a...
If you have harvested herbs from your garden or have access to live flowers, you can cold-extract your own blend of essential oil. Essential oil is scented during cold extraction by soaking...
Many herbs contain active ingredients which are not easily extracted by water, or are destroyed by heat, and a tincture solves these problems.
If you have a source for whole milk, whether it is from a cow or a goat, you can make this simple ricotta cheese substitute easily in your own kitchen. No special equipment is required other than...
Sweet smelling floral perfumes are necessary to complete any beautiful look. A scent can be powerful affecting the emotion, memory, and allure the opposite sex. Perfumes can also be very...
I am a truly Swedish lady. Here is the alcoholic version that my family makes at Christmas and new years. I will also post another recipe that is our non-alcoholic version. They both have a...
Tired of spending dollars and dollars on buying Rice Milk? Wanting to find ways to save a few bucks and stretch that thinner paycheck now that the economy is tanking? Need Rice Milk because you...
My latest project includes making vintage wall paper reproductions, but you can easily use this how-to on other papers. It's also a way of preserving a child or grandchild's creative artwork. ...
Want to make your own butter without a churn? It's easy, with whipping cream and a blender. You can also make flavored butter quickly and add some special flair and flavor to any meal.
There are a multitude of health benefits from drinking soymilk. It's filled with protein, is delicious, and unlike cow's milk, doesn't contain residue hormones or antibiotics. No wonder it's...
Greek yogurt is in the middle of renaissance. Though Greek yogurt has been around for centuries, it seems that more and more people are discovering the incredible health benefits of this fabulous...
Soy milk is a tasty, healthy alternative to cow's milk. Soy milk can be used like cow's milk as a drink, in smoothies or on cereal.
Here is a home method that is easy to reproduce so that you can create an "olde fashion" style ink for calligraphy, artwork, or just everyday use! It results in a dark brown shade of...
Deep fryers use a lot of cooking oil and replacing the oil constantly can get expensive. Provided the oil is not rancid, and you’ll know this by the smell, the oil can be cleaned and reused...
Spring can be in the air any time of year with homemade floral perfumes. If you crave a gentle floral scent, but can't handle extravagant price tags or harsh synthetic chemicals, you can make a...
The art of brewing sake has a history going back at least 1,500 years. People from outside Japan may be surprised to learn that the basic steps to make sake are very simple. What’s even better is...
Cream cheese is a favorite as a dip, with appetizers and with desserts. It also goes hand-in-hand with your favorite bagel. Learn to make this soft, spreadable cheese at home using ingredients...
Paneer is one of the only completely vegetarian cheeses in the world. It is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent in Asia and is a primary source of protein for vegetarian monks. If you want to...
This article will give you easy directions on how to make your own wine. You use Scuppernongs or Muscadines to make it. Or you can use concord grapes or white grapes, whatever you have around.
In these modern times, making your own butter is not something that you usually think about. However, making your own butter can be a great school project or something for your kids to experience...
Caterpillars are insects that children and adults both seem to be fascinated by. Whether you are looking to teach a child to keep a caterpillar or house one yourself, this article will describe...
Peppermint essential oil is made from the concentrated oil found in the peppermint plant. Added to carrier oil, peppermint essential oil is used in aromatherapy to treat a variety of respiratory...
It is great to be able to make your own chicken stock. Not only is it better for you it is less expensive. If you buy whole chickens often remove the meet and freeze the meet for later use. Then...