Well, venison stew is cooking - maybe while the yeast rolls rise I can teach daughter to make that fudge...
Life is good!
Oh, I dismissed school for a half snow day - Daughter is now happy!<<<
Wonderful and your daughter had a good education today, checking on neighbors and fudge making.,.. all one needs to learn.
>>>Wonderful and your daughter had a good education today, checking on neighbors and fudge making.,.. all one needs to learn.<<<
Well, since Christi grew up in the Tampa, Fla. area, the snow has been very exciting - She also got introduced to snowball fights, making a snowman, and making snow angels...
She was surprised at my snowball throwing accuracy - we set up a target and took turns hitting it with snowballs. Surprisingly I held up better than she did.
We finished dinner and she is sitting by the wood stove, and is getting drowsy and it is only 6 pm.
Tomorrow will be something else new for her... Sledding... Since we are flatlanders, we have to use the Jeep to propel (no hills)- round and round the field... (Please - no safety reminders - I am aware of the risks and do take care - tow rope is through a 1 1/2 inch pipe so she cannot slide into the back of the vehicle.)
Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZUCxBHeq04&feature=PlayList&p=C61F4F6D9D04A220&index=25
u-tube video on how to make the self-watering container that is like an Earth box.
An idea that would suit me....LOL
granny
I’m also looking at taking off the garage door
and building a glass wall to make that into a sun room. It’s on the south
side of the house and gets several hours of sun a day especially in the
winter but that is on hold until I repair what got smashed this last winter.
I decided that it was less expensive to build a workshop than a greenhouse
separate from this house and being able to get into the garage will make it
easier to care for my plants.
Check out this link.
http://michael.coxfam.org/wp-content/plugins/wp-download_monitor/user_uploads/Trash_Can_Potatoes.pdf
Here is what I have done,
Take a 5 gal bucket and drill many holes in the bottom with 1/4 bit.
Place this inside another bucket or water catch if your growing
indoors. Outside the water can drain right out on ground. Place about
5” of dirt in the bucket then take any potato and cut it in 1/2. Place
the two halfs on the dirt and cover with 5” of soil. Take another
potato and cut it place in of the dirt but not over the first potato.
Like a X pattern. Cover with 5” of dirt. Wait until you see the stems
pop up and as they grow fill the rest of the bucket up with dirt until
you reach the top. When they flower and die you are ready to harvest.
It will take 120 or days. I have used reg potatoes and organic but seem
to work fine. In bucket they will be smaller and only 10-12. Try it in
a large trash can for large harvest just be carfeul not to get to wet.
You can place some rock on the bottom of trash can to ensure drainage.
To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ediblecontainergardens/
Bugs-Be-Gone Bags
Posted By TipNut On February 8, 2008 @ 6:47 am In Crafty Ideas, Household, Sewing | 8 Comments
Picture Of Lavender Envelope [thegivingflower.de] - Tipnut.comMaterials Needed
Rosemary
Lavender Buds
Thyme
Lemongrass
Peppermint
Tansy
Cedar Chips
Cheesecloth, Muslin drawstring bags or fabric envelopes (free pattern download below)
Directions
* Fill small drawstring bags to hold between 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup of the herb mixture.
* Place bags in your pantry, closets, drawers, chests, under beds, hang in kitchen windows. You could also place the herbs in open, decorative bowls and place them in rooms.
* Roughly scrunch the bags periodically to help release their smells.
* Refill bags once they are no longer effective or hold no aroma.
The herb mixture helps to naturally deter and repel bugs and pests from the places you have stored the bags.
The picture above is from a free pattern for making pretty fabric envelopes to hold your lavender and herbs in, perfect for this purpose! You can find the pattern here [1] (pdf), source: The Giving Flower [2].
Here are some more herbal home helpers offered on Tipnut: Homemade Herbal Lavender Dryer Bags [3], Homemade Herbal Sleep Pouches [4] and How To Get Rid of Moths With Natural Repellents [5].
Also See These Tips:
* Homemade Herbal Bath Bag Recipes [6]
* Homemade Herbal Lavender Dryer Bags [3]
* Pantry Pests: Getting Rid Of Flour Bugs [7]
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URLs in this post:
[1] pattern here: http://www.thegivingflower.de/patterns/Lavender%20Envelope%202.pdf
[2] The Giving Flower: http://thegivingflower.de/
[3] Homemade Herbal Lavender Dryer Bags: http://tipnut.com/homemade-herbal-lavender-dryer-bags/
[4] Homemade Herbal Sleep Pouches: http://tipnut.com/homemade-herbal-sleep-pouches/
[5] How To Get Rid of Moths With Natural Repellents: http://tipnut.com/how-to-get-rid-of-moths-with-natural-repellents/
[6] Homemade Herbal Bath Bag Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-herbal-bath-bag-recipes/
[7] Pantry Pests: Getting Rid Of Flour Bugs: http://tipnut.com/pantry-pests/
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How To Make A Cloche For Seedlings
Posted By TipNut On March 2, 2009 @ 1:07 pm In DIY Projects, Garden & Plants | No Comments
Today’s feature is another double hitter with two different projects & ideas for making cloches–those handy contraptions that protect seedlings from chilly & windy weather.
Picture of Cloche [gardenersworld.com] - Tipnut.comThe first project is from Gardener’s World with How To Make A Cloche For Seedlings [1]:
Make your own cloches to use as handy home-made devices to keep your seeds. Made using hanging baskets and secondary glazing film, they resemble traditional Victorian bell cloches but cost a fraction of the price. The film will be strong enough to last a few months and is easily replaced if it does break.
This easy project wraps a wire hanging basket with filmglaze. Please visit the site above for all the details.
Picture of Pop Bottle Cloche [yougrowgirl.com] - Tipnut.comThe second project is from You Grow Girl with Turn Your Plastic Bottles Into Miniature Greenhouses [2]:
The cloche or bell jar is a miniature greenhouse contraption designed to protect seedlings from cold, bleak, or windy weather in order to hasten their maturity.
Traditionally, it is a dome made of glass that can be completely sealed (such as the bell jar) or have a small opening at the top. The bell jar creates humidity and warmth but must be adjusted as the heat and light intensifies. The open cloche allows heat to escape on its own and allows water to trickle down into the soil during a heavy rain instead of drowning the seedling.
This project has you repurposing plastic bottles into cloches, couldn’t be easier yet just as effective! Please visit the site to get more details.
Also See These Tips:
* How To Make Outdoor Hanging Jar Lanterns [3]
* Laundry Table Plans With Optional Glow Light [4]
* How To Clean The Inside of Bottles [5]
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URLs in this post:
[1] How To Make A Cloche For Seedlings: http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/projects/cloche-seeds/
[2] Turn Your Plastic Bottles Into Miniature Greenhouses: http://www.yougrowgirl.com/garden/pop_cloche.php
[3] How To Make Outdoor Hanging Jar Lanterns: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-outdoor-hanging-jar-lanterns/
[4] Laundry Table Plans With Optional Glow Light: http://tipnut.com/laundry-table-plans/
[5] How To Clean The Inside of Bottles: http://tipnut.com/how-to-clean-the-inside-of-bottles/
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You need to see the photos to know what I am talking about.
Using the wire hanging basket, covered with plastic as a cloche is an excellent idea.
Why not do the same thing with wire coat hangers?
Cut them in half so you have 2 pieces of wire that is ‘V’ shaped.
Stick the cut ends in the ground and cover with scrap plastic even used clear food bags would work, I save mine to use for trashy things, not to reuse for food.
I would use a couple of clothes pins to hold them to the wire and maybe dirt on the bottom of the bag to keep it touching the ground.
LOL, use a bigger plastic and longer hangers and set a bottle of water in it, to serve as a solar heater at night.
On the pop bottle dome for protecting the plants, my first thought was, it would also help against the cutworms.
granny - who thinks trash is sometimes golden.
Tipnut’s Picks: 43 Free Baby Patterns & Projects
Posted By TipNut On February 28, 2009 @ 6:09 am In Crafty Ideas, Embroidery, Sewing | 1 Comment
Teddy Bear & Honey Pot - Click To View Larger - Tipnut.com [1]Here’s the latest batch of free baby projects and this time I included a handful of vintage embroidery cuties that would be perfect to add to bibs, blankies, shirts, hats and whatever else you like. Just click on the pics to get your copies (save to your computer’s desktop first before printing).
To view the first list, see Tipnut’s Picks: 44 Free Projects For Baby [2] which includes patterns for diaper bags, homemade diapers & covers (along with other goodies too). It was originally a list of 50 but I’ve pruned a few links that are no longer freely available.
Tipnut’s Picks: 43 Free Baby Patterns & Projects
1. Pacifier Pocket / Pouch [3]: This is a little Pacifier pocket that will hold several pacifiers. It is lined with vinyl (fused) fabric, a simple project that only takes a few minutes to whip up.
2. Changing Pad Clutch [4]: It is a changing pad clutch that can hold a couple of diapers, a small wipes container and it is all neatly wrapped in the changing pad making it easy to grab with one hand.
3. Poopy Clutch [5]: Using an envelope template, make these out of fused fabric or leather. Perfect for on the go! Template & pattern instructions available via pdf download.
4. Diaper Clutch Tutorial [6]: A handy (and stylish!) little pouch to compactly store a spare diaper or two and package of wipes, particularly when you’re sick of carrying a diaper bag but you’re still in need of these critical supplies.
5. Diaper & Wipes Case Tutorial [7]: Here’s a tutorial for a wristlet, just big enough to hold a couple of diapers and a hard-case package of wipes.
6. Diaper Changing Pad Tutorial [8]: Folds up nicely with a velcro closure, easy to pack & go.
7. Diaper Bag with Changing Mat [9]: Simple flap top design with button/elastic closure.
8. Puppy With Balloons - Click To View Larger - Tipnut.com [10]Fab Burpies [11]: Since these rags are often tossed over the shoulder for holding and burping, having the pretty fabric at the bottom looks really nice!
9. Easy Peasy Burp Cloth Tutorial [12]: Flannel lined cloth, easy pattern.
10. Burp Cloths (pdf download) [13]: Embellishing a diaper can elevate it to a burp cloth. If you’re lucky enough to find fabric with text on it, the burp cloth doubles as baby’s first primer.
11. Baby Burp Cloths Tutorial [14]: For baby’s first Christmas or design for everyday use. Long enough to go over shoulder and fit comfortable. Finish off with an ornament that you can sign and write the date on the back. Embroidery the name on the burp cloth and it makes a very special gift for the little one.
12. Favorite Burp Cloth Tutorial [15]: The chenille on these burp clothes is perfectly absorbent and so soft on baby skin. They even work as a changing pad in a pinch. You simply need a fat quarter of your decorative material and a fat quarter of the chenille of your choice.
13. Making Baby Things with 3 Yards Of Flannel [16]: Simple instructions for making a baby swaddling blanket, changing pad and burp cloth.
14. Puppy Skipping - Click To View Larger - Tipnut.com [17]Easy Peasy Swaddle Sheet Tutorial [18]: The size and weight makes this swaddle blanket very practical. It’s most useful for swaddling when Baby (quickly) grows out of all the other napkin-sized blankets. Also useful as an infant carrier drape, a crib sheet in a pinch, and as a sort of curtain thrown over the side of the playpen when forced to sleep in the same hotel room as the baby.
15. DIY Bib Tutorial Download [19]: Iron-on vinyl was the key to making these practical, and it is so light, the fabric still has a lot of pliability. Neat.
16. Bib Tutorial [20]: Velcro, button or snap closure. Simple bib design with a strip of bias tape across the front for embellishment.
17. Crib Sheet Tutorial [21]: The pattern is easy, suitable for a beginning sewer and takes about 1 hour.
18. How To Make A Lined Baby Sling [22]: This is a free online tutorial on how to make a lined sling written by a mom of 10.
19. Baby Quilt: Giraffe Applique & Crazy Nine-Patch Blocks [23]: Detailed instructions for the quilt plus giraffe applique download available (pdf).
20. Stacked Coins Baby Quilt [24]: This is a fun & quick project. Author made it from start to finish in about 2 days, perfect for a last minute baby gift.
21. Party Hat Puppy - Click To View Larger - Tipnut.com [25]My Sweet Baby Quilt Pattern (pdf) [26]: Sweet pattern from Bunny Hill Designs.
22. Multi Stripe Baby Quilt [27]: Something a little more random looking, but without the scrappy process.
23. Baby Taggy Ribbon Blanket [28]: Perfect for little hands just learning to grasp, these blankets are great for tactile development. Babies love the different textures and colors of these blankets, and they can be made in any size you desire.
24. Victorian Baby Afghan [29]: Crochet pattern, this is a more old fashioned version that might entice the less “cutesy” people out there!
25. How To Make a Baby Bathing Apron [30]: It will let you keep baby shampoo, a rubber duckie and (obviously) a towel about your person. It might also save you from getting soaked down to your underwear. Maybe.
26. Baby Bundles Towel [31]: When a new bundle of joy arrives, celebrate the birth with a precious towel roll that keeps small objects conveniently organized.
27. Hooded Bath Towel [32]: Embellished with decorative ribbons.
28. Toddler Nap Mat [33]: Roll it up and away you go. The nap mat has velcro on one length to allow for easy removal of the foam pad to wash. It also has a shoulder strap and button tabs. Pattern available via pdf download.
29. Baby Lamb - Click To View Larger - Tipnut.com [34]Lion Snuggly Bottle Warmer [35]: Cute Alert! Knit pattern for a lion that holds a baby bottle in its mouth.
30. “LOOP” - A Baby Rattle Grab Toy [36]: Crochet pattern, fun grabby baby toys.
31. Baby Rings (pdf) [37]: Stuffed fabric baby rings with ribbon tags.
32. Soft Blocks for Baby [38]: Fabric block toys for baby, author also suggests placing a small bell or an empty film canister filled with beans in the middle of one of these.
33. Quick Ribbon Ring Teether Toy Tutorial [39]: Take an unfinished wood ring, cotton fabric and ribbon strips and create this cutie.
34. How to: Butterfly Mobile [40]: How to make a simple but striking butterfly mobile from felt.
35. Easiest Baby Hat Ever - Tutorial [41]: Here’s a step by step on how to make a baby hat out of an old knit dress. You could use pretty much anything, as long as it’s a bit stretchy and warm.
36. Monster Baby Booties [42]: Both crochet and knit patterns freely offered, too cute!
37. Fuzzy Bunny - Click To View Larger - Tipnut.com [43]Soft Baby Shoes Pattern [44]: There’s a pdf download available, pattern is too cute!
38. Firefly Baby Booties Tutorial [45]: Too cute! Little fireflies light up with LED lights fastened onto denim booties.
39. Knit Baby Jeans [46]: Knit pattern, these unisex baby jeans knit up quickly. They are comfy as PJs, and get more faded and jean-like with every trip through the washer and dryer.
40. Simple Kimono Wrap [47]: Very cute, download the pdf pattern from the link right underneath the title (it’s marked Tutorial 1: Simple Kimono Wrap - Version 2).
41. Knitted Baby Bell Bottoms [48]: c’est adorable! The garter stitch border at the bottom accentuates the slight bell shaping and the elastic at the waist helps keep the pants up.
42. Making Cute Hair Clips + Tutorial [49]: Hair clips embellished with ribbons and buttons. Quicky tute.
43. Nintendo Wii Inspired Mittens [50]: Super-cute knit pattern for baby mitts.
Also See These Tips:
* Tipnut’s Picks: 44 Free Projects For Baby [2]
* Tipnut’s Picks - 34 Free Easter Crafts, Projects & Tips [51]
* 12 Laptop Sleeves & Cases: Free Tutorials & Patterns [52]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Image: http://tipnut.com/projectfiles/Baby/teddybear-honey.jpg
[2] Tipnut’s Picks: 44 Free Projects For Baby: http://tipnut.com/50-free-projects-for-baby/
[3] Pacifier Pocket / Pouch: http://lolaagain.blogspot.com/2008/08/pacifier-pocket-pouch.html
[4] Changing Pad Clutch: http://smallfryandco.blogspot.com/2009/02/changing-pad-clutch.html
[5] Poopy Clutch: http://melissaesplin.com/home/2008/06/poopy-clutch/
[6] Diaper Clutch Tutorial: http://thequiltingdiaries.blogspot.com/2009/01/diaper-clutch-tutorial.html
[7] Diaper & Wipes Case Tutorial: http://blessedroots.blogspot.com/2008/06/diaper-wipes-case-tutorial.html
[8] Diaper Changing Pad Tutorial: http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/2008/07/diaper-changing.html
[9] Diaper Bag with Changing Mat: http://wencrafting.wordpress.com/2008/04/19/my-first-tutorial-diaper-bag-with-changing-mat/
[10] Image: http://tipnut.com/projectfiles/Baby/balloons-puppy.jpg
[11] Fab Burpies: http://www.themikkelsens.net/sarah/journal/2008/05/fab-burpies.html
[12] Easy Peasy Burp Cloth Tutorial: http://thelongestyear.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/06/easy-peasy-burp-cloth-tutorial.html
[13] Burp Cloths (pdf download): http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/blog/burp_cloths.pdf
[14] Baby Burp Cloths Tutorial: http://calamityjanescottage.blogspot.com/2008/11/babys-burp-cloths.html
[15] Favorite Burp Cloth Tutorial: http://bluebirdstudio.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-favorite-burp-cloth-tutorial.html
[16] Making Baby Things with 3 Yards Of Flannel: http://chickpeastudio.typepad.com/chickpea_sewing_studio/2008/01/making-baby-thi.html
[17] Image: http://tipnut.com/projectfiles/Baby/jumprope-puppy.jpg
[18] Easy Peasy Swaddle Sheet Tutorial: http://thelongestyear.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/06/tutorial-easy-peasy-swaddle-sheet.html
[19] DIY Bib Tutorial Download: http://cicadadaydream.blogspot.com/2008/11/diy-bib-tutorial-download.html
[20] Bib Tutorial: http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2008/02/bib-tutorial.html
[21] Crib Sheet Tutorial: http://whatthehay.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/crib-sheet-tutorial/
[22] How To Make A Lined Baby Sling: http://family-centered.com/needleworks/how-to-make-a-lined-sling/
[23] Baby Quilt: Giraffe Applique & Crazy Nine-Patch Blocks: http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2008/05/did-you-see-me.html
[24] Stacked Coins Baby Quilt: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/02/stacked-coins-baby-quilt.html
[25] Image: http://tipnut.com/projectfiles/Baby/hat-puppy.jpg
[26] My Sweet Baby Quilt Pattern (pdf): http://bunnyhilldesigns.com/editor_uploads/my%20sweet%20baby%20website.pdf
[27] Multi Stripe Baby Quilt: http://thevillageshopblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/multi-stripe-baby-quilt.html
[28] Baby Taggy Ribbon Blanket: http://melissasews.blogspot.com/2008/04/beginners-sewing-tutorial-baby-taggy.html
[29] Victorian Baby Afghan: http://crochetme.com/patterns/victorian-baby-afghan
[30] How To Make a Baby Bathing Apron: http://www.weebabystuff.com/lilybee/posts/61-How-To-Make-a-Baby-Bathing-Apron
[31] Baby Bundles Towel: http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/accessories/baby-bundles-towel/
[32] Hooded Bath Towel: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=171546.0
[33] Toddler Nap Mat: http://jennycrafts.vox.com/library/post/my-nap-mat-tutorial.html
[34] Image: http://tipnut.com/projectfiles/Baby/lamb.jpg
[35] Lion Snuggly Bottle Warmer: http://knituition.blogspot.com/2007/04/lion-snuggly-bottle-warmer.html
[36] “LOOP” - A Baby Rattle Grab Toy: http://herbsthandmade.blogspot.com/2009/01/crochet-tutorial-loop.html
[37] Baby Rings (pdf): http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/Blog/baby_rings.pdf
[38] Soft Blocks for Baby: http://whipstitchlounge.blogspot.com/2009/02/just-my-luck.html
[39] Quick Ribbon Ring Teether Toy Tutorial: http://patchyapple.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/quick-ribbon-ring-teether-toy-tutorial/
[40] How to: Butterfly Mobile: http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-to-butterfly-mobile.html
[41] Easiest Baby Hat Ever - Tutorial: http://radicalcrossstitch.com/2007/08/21/easiest-baby-hat-ever-tutorial/
[42] Monster Baby Booties: http://needyl.com/knitting/knit-monster-baby-booties
[43] Image: http://tipnut.com/projectfiles/Baby/bunny.jpg
[44] Soft Baby Shoes Pattern: http://family-centered.com/needleworks/soft-baby-shoes/
[45] Firefly Baby Booties Tutorial: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/07/led_firefly_booties_tutorial.html
[46] Knit Baby Jeans: http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/PATTblu.html
[47] Simple Kimono Wrap: http://habitual.wordpress.com/kimono/
[48] Knitted Baby Bell Bottoms: http://alison.knitsmiths.us/pattern_baby_bell_bottoms.html
[49] Making Cute Hair Clips + Tutorial: http://paperseed.wordpress.com/2008/08/19/making-cute-baby-hair-clips-tutorial/
[50] Nintendo Wii Inspired Mittens: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter08/PATTmiittens.php
[51] Tipnut’s Picks - 34 Free Easter Crafts, Projects & Tips: http://tipnut.com/tipnuts-picks-34-free-easter-crafts-projects-tips/
[52] 12 Laptop Sleeves & Cases: Free Tutorials & Patterns: http://tipnut.com/laptop-sleeves-cases/
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Homemade Herbal Bath Bag Recipes
Posted By TipNut On October 17, 2007 @ 6:10 am In Beauty & Health, Crafty Ideas | 1 Comment
Picture of Lavender Sachet - Tipnut.comHerbal bath bags (also known as bath tea bags) make a lovely soaking bath that can be beneficial to your skin, ease stress and help soothe aches and pains.
They’re similar to the Shower Spa Bags [1] except these soak in the tub with you, making the bath a luxurious tea spa. If you just need some tender foot therapy to ease sore feet, these can be added to foot baths–or you can try the Foot Soak Recipes [2].
How To Make Herbal Bath Bags
Basic Instructions:
Make drawstring bags out of cheesecloth, organza or muslin, enough to hold anywhere from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of your favorite herbal bath recipe. Tie them tightly shut so the loose herbs won’t float out into the bath water. After use the contents can be emptied, the bags rinsed out then washed to be refilled and reused.
Bath Preparation Directions:
* Two ways you can enjoy these, either hang the bags on the tap while the hot water is running to fill the bath, making sure the water is running through the bags. Once the tub is filled, let the bag float in the tub with you.
* Infusion Method: Boil a quart of water, turn off heat, add herbal bath bag to water, cover, then steep (let it steep at least 20 minutes for best results). Add all of this piping hot infused water to your bath (be careful not to burn yourself) and plop the herbal bag in the bath to soak while you’re in it too. Note: Do not steep the herbs in an aluminum pot.
Herbal Bath Tea Recipes
These amounts will make a batch at a time to be stored in an airtight container until you use them. For convenience, fill up your drawstring bags then store.
Basic Milk Bath Starter Recipe
1 1/2 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup Epsom salt
1/8 cup baking soda
2 TBS cornstarch
* Use this as the base for herbal milk bath bags, add whatever dried flowers and herbs you like.
Lavender Bath Soak:
* 1/2 cup dried lavender
* 1 cup Epsom Salts
Lavender Oatmeal Bath:
* 1 cup oatmeal
* 1/2 cup dried lavender
Lavender Oatmeal Milk Bath:
* 1/2 cup powdered milk (or the milk bath starter recipe above)
* 1/2 cup oatmeal
* 1/4 cup dried lavender
Rosemary Oatmeal Bath Tea
* 1/2 cup Oatmeal
* 1/4 cup Rosemary (dried)
* 1/4 cup Chamomile (tea is fine)
Lavender Chamomile Soak:
* 1/2 cup each: Epsom salt, lavender, chamomile
Herbal Splendor:
* 1/2 cup each: thyme, sage, lavender, mint, bay leaves, rosemary
Herbal Soother Bath Soak:
* 1/2 cup each: Lavender, Rose Petals, Sage, Rosemary
Rosemary Basil Soak:
* 1/2 cup rosemary
* 1/2 cup basil
* 1 cup oatmeal
Homemade Bath Spa Bonus
Along with the herbal bath bags, you can add 1/2 cup of honey to your bath while the water is running. Or you could use the milk bath starter recipe with the honey for a homemade milk and honey bath.
Also See These Tips:
* 5 Homemade Bath Salts & Soaks [3]
* Milk Bath Recipes To Pamper Yourself [4]
* Herbal Steam Facial Recipes [5]
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[1] Shower Spa Bags: http://tipnut.com/homemade-shower-spa-bags/
[2] Foot Soak Recipes: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-foot-soak-recipes/
[3] 5 Homemade Bath Salts & Soaks: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-bath-salts-soaks/
[4] Milk Bath Recipes To Pamper Yourself: http://tipnut.com/milk-bath-recipes/
[5] Herbal Steam Facial Recipes: http://tipnut.com/herbal-steam-facial-recipes/
Tipnut’s Picks - 34 Free Easter Crafts, Projects & Tips
Posted By TipNut On March 15, 2008 @ 8:33 am In Crafty Ideas | 8 Comments
Picture of Decorated Easter Eggs - Tipnut.comHere is a collection of free Easter projects, tips and crafts found online–most are quick & easy if you find yourself running out of time (Easter’s next week already!).
I’ve included a selection of how to decorate Easter eggs (plus tips and decorating ideas), Easter printables (tags), craft patterns and projects as well as a few tasty recipe treats. I think all are quite lovely or helpful, enjoy!
Free Easter Crafts, Projects & Tips
Decorating Easter Eggs - How To & Tips
1. Decorate Easter Eggs With Nana Ellen [1]
2. Martha Stewart - Stenciled Eggs [2]
3. Martha Stewart - Dying Eggs Naturally [3]
4. More Onion Eggs [4]
5. 13 Creative Ways to Dye and Decorate Easter Eggs [5]
6. How To Make A Gorgeous Dragon’s Egg [6]
7. How To Hollow Out Easter Eggs [7]
Easter Treats & Recipes
1. How To Make Golden Chocolate Easter Eggs [8]
2. Pretty Little Eggs [9]
3. Easter Bread Recipe With Colored Eggs [10]
4. Perfect Hard Boiled Ruby Eggs [11]
5. Beautiful Easter Egg Cake Recipe & Tutorial [12]
6. How To Make - Easter Turducken [13] *This is a Cadbury Cream Egg tucked inside a marshmallow Peep stuffed inside a hollow chocolate bunny — Oh My! (found at BoingBoing [14])
7. Last Minute Easter Eggs [15] *cute idea, make cake eggs baked right in the egg shells
Easter Bunnies & Cuddlies - Free Patterns
1. Felt Easter Bunnies [16]
2. Some Easter Peeps - Knit Ducklings Pattern [17]
3. This Chick Is Easy - Wet Felted Chick Tutorial [18]
4. 3 Free Bunny Patterns [19] *I updated the links
5. White Felt Stuffed Bunnies [20] (popup warning)
6. Face Cloth Bunny & Chick Tutorials [21]
7. Boo Boo Bunny Pattern [22] *link updated
8. Berroco’s Crochet Chicks & Basket Pattern [23]
Knit Easter Egg Patterns
1. The Curly Purly Egg Pattern [24]
2. Knitted Easter Eggs Pattern [25]
Free Easter Tags & Printables
1. Easter Basket Tags [26]
2. Printable Easter Gift Tags [27]
3. Hersheys.com - Printable Easter Tags [28] (pdf)
4. Printable Easter Basket & Easter Cube [29]
5. Alenkas Easter Printables [30] *candy wrapper, open basket, notecard, egg holders and gift bags
More Project Ideas & Tips
1. Mary Engelbreit’s Embellished Buckets [31] (super cute for Easter Eggs)
2. Easter Egg Display Ideas [32] (popup warning)
3. Martha Stewart’s Easter Section [33] and her Easter Workshop [34] - Packed with more good things
4. Easter Egg Hunt Ideas [35] and How to Plan an Easter Egg Hunt [36]
5. Hershey’s Easter Basket Ideas [37] *includes free printables
If you’d like to prepare an Easter Gift Basket for someone special this year, here’s the How To Guide For Homemade Gift Baskets [38] that can help you get started.
Also See These Tips:
* Free Bunny Pattern Roundup [19]
* How To Make An Easter Egg Cake [12]
* Tipnut’s Picks: 43 Free Baby Patterns & Projects [39]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Decorate Easter Eggs With Nana Ellen: http://nanaellen.com/village/easter/egg.htm
[2] Martha Stewart - Stenciled Eggs: http://www.marthastewart.com/stenciled-eggs
[3] Martha Stewart - Dying Eggs Naturally: http://www.marthastewart.com/dyeing-eggs-naturally
[4] More Onion Eggs: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=157915.0
[5] 13 Creative Ways to Dye and Decorate Easter Eggs: http://freestuff4kids.net/2008/03/06/13-creative-ways-to-dye-and-decorate-easter-eggs/
[6] How To Make A Gorgeous Dragon’s Egg: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-gorgeous-Dragons-Egg/
[7] How To Hollow Out Easter Eggs: http://craftydaisies.com/2007/03/28/hallowed-easter-eggs/
[8] How To Make Golden Chocolate Easter Eggs: http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/holidays-easter/spring-treat-how-to-make-golden-chocolate-easter-eggs-045125
[9] Pretty Little Eggs: http://brightideas.com/easter/recipes/r_1835_1.jsp
[10] Easter Bread Recipe With Colored Eggs: http://mommymonsters.blogspot.com/2008/03/getting-ready-for-easter.html
[11] Perfect Hard Boiled Ruby Eggs: http://kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com/2006/04/day-363-perfect-hard-boiled-ruby-eggs.html
[12] Beautiful Easter Egg Cake Recipe & Tutorial: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-an-easter-egg-cake/
[13] How To Make - Easter Turducken: http://asteroid.divnull.com/2006/04/easter-turducken/
[14] BoingBoing: http://www.boingboing.net/2006/04/14/howto-make-an-easter.html
[15] Last Minute Easter Eggs: http://www.deliciousdays.com/archives/2007/04/08/last-minute-easter-eggs/
[16] Felt Easter Bunnies: http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2008/02/felt-easter-bunnies.html
[17] Some Easter Peeps - Knit Ducklings Pattern: http://kat-knits.blogspot.com/2007/03/some-easter-peeps.html
[18] This Chick Is Easy - Wet Felted Chick Tutorial: http://yourstilniagarafalls.typepad.com/yours_til_niagara_falls/2008/03/this-chick-is-e.html
[19] 3 Free Bunny Patterns: http://tipnut.com/free-bunny-pattern-roundup/
[20] White Felt Stuffed Bunnies: http://www.womansday.com/crafts/8693/stuffed-bunnies.html
[21] Face Cloth Bunny & Chick Tutorials: http://own-two-hands.livejournal.com/46859.html
[22] Boo Boo Bunny Pattern: http://tipnut.com/free-boo-boo-bunny-pattern-instructions/
[23] Berroco’s Crochet Chicks & Basket Pattern: http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/chicks/chicks.html
[24] The Curly Purly Egg Pattern: http://www.curlypurly.com/eggs.html
[25] Knitted Easter Eggs Pattern: http://littlecottonrabbits.typepad.co.uk/free_knitting_patterns/2008/01/knitted-easter.html
[26] Easter Basket Tags: http://brightideas.com/easter/tags/
[27] Printable Easter Gift Tags: http://www.mintprintables.com/gift-tags/easter/
[28] Hersheys.com - Printable Easter Tags: http://www.hersheys.com/easter/lib/pdf/tags/easter%20tags1.pdf
[29] Printable Easter Basket & Easter Cube: http://www.jashford.com/Pages/ACCdownloads.html
[30] Alenkas Easter Printables: http://alenkasprintables.com/easter.shtml
[31] Mary Engelbreit’s Embellished Buckets: http://www.homecompanionmag.com/hands_on/handmade/eggceptional.asp
[32] Easter Egg Display Ideas: http://www.parents.com/parents/story.jsp?page=2&catref=fmc21&storyid=/templatedata/fc/story/data/1171468767015.xml
[33] Martha Stewart’s Easter Section: http://www.marthastewart.com/easter
[34] Easter Workshop: http://www.marthastewart.com/easter-workshop-week1
[35] Easter Egg Hunt Ideas: http://www.busybeelifestyle.com/easter-egg-hunt/
[36] How to Plan an Easter Egg Hunt: http://www.wikihow.com/Plan-an-Easter-Egg-Hunt
[37] Hershey’s Easter Basket Ideas: http://www.hersheys.com/easter/basket/basket-ideas.asp
[38] How To Guide For Homemade Gift Baskets: http://tipnut.com/homemade-gift-baskets/
[39] Tipnut’s Picks: 43 Free Baby Patterns & Projects: http://tipnut.com/projects-baby/
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Free Bunny Pattern Roundup
Posted By TipNut On March 26, 2007 @ 10:50 am In Crafts, Sewing | 1 Comment
Picture of Bunny Pillow [missyballance.typepad.com] - Tipnut.comToday’s feature tip is from three different blogs for bunny crafts, the first is Missy Ballance and her Bunny Pillow Tutorial [1]
I started making these little bunnies last spring as pins. They were kind of a booth filler for me, and I really loved making them and seeing them all together in a bowl, so cute! Well, I was thumbing through a craft book and saw a pillow with a pocket and a little lamb stuck in it.. and I knew I had to make a pillow for my bunnies!!!
Picture of Bunnies [nicoleellison.typepad.com] - Tipnut.comThe second feature is from Raggedy Old Annies with her Free Bunny Patterns [2]:
These Bunnies turned out so cute! I had so much fun making them, and I hope you do too! I know it’s a little close to Easter…but there is still some time for you to get one made up for your Spring/Easter decorating! I took lots and lots of pics while I was working on them!
Picture of Cashmere Bunnies [betzwhite.com] - Tipnut.comAnd the last one is from Betz White with her cashmere bunny tutorial [3]
We’ve got bunnies! Super lux cashmere bunnies…mmm! I’ve acquired a lot of scraps from making recycled cashmere scarves last holiday. I’ve been trying to come up with a project that is scrap worthy. These are the perfect snuggle bunnies for the job.
And don’t forget the boo boo bunny instructions [4] posted earlier.
Also see this list of softies for more stuffed toy ideas & patterns : 20 Sweet Softies: Free Patterns & Tutorials [5].
Cutting it close for Easter indeed, but they were all too cute to pass up!
*admin edit: fixed dead link
Also See These Tips:
* Free Boo Boo Bunny Pattern & Instructions [4]
* Tipnut’s Picks - 34 Free Easter Crafts, Projects & Tips [6]
* 20 Sweet Softies: Free Patterns & Tutorials [5]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Bunny Pillow Tutorial: http://missyballance.typepad.com/crafty_carnival/2007/01/bunny_pillow_tu.html
[2] Free Bunny Patterns: http://nicoleellison.typepad.com/raggedy_old_annies/2007/03/my_1st_ever_fre.html
[3] cashmere bunny tutorial: http://blog.betzwhite.com/2007/03/cashmere-bunny-tutorial.html
[4] boo boo bunny instructions: http://tipnut.com/free-boo-boo-bunny-pattern-instructions/
[5] 20 Sweet Softies: Free Patterns & Tutorials: http://tipnut.com/sweet-softies/
[6] Tipnut’s Picks - 34 Free Easter Crafts, Projects & Tips: http://tipnut.com/tipnuts-picks-34-free-easter-crafts-projects-tips/
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20 Sweet Softies: Free Patterns & Tutorials
Posted By TipNut On October 25, 2008 @ 6:26 am In Sewing | 2 Comments
These softies are so cute, perfect for gift giving and stocking stuffers. They’re each sewn in fabric or felt, all patterns and tutorials are available free online (a few at the bottom have already been featured on Tipnut).
I had no idea how difficult it was to find free tutorials for non-monster-alien-ish stuffies! Several Easter themed softies available too, but I decided to keep the list from being overrun with rabbits, only one is included in the list below. Check out the Free Bunny Pattern Roundup [1] if you’re looking for bunnies.
Here’s what I found…
20 Sweet Softies: Free Patterns & Tutorials
Molly Monkey Molly Monkey [2]
mmmcrafts
Ruby Doll [3]
One Red Robin
Ruby Doll
Angel Doll Angel Doll [4]
Heart of Mary
Lucy Goosey [5]
The Long Thread
Lucy Goosey Stuffie
Alpaca Stuffie Alpaca Stuffie [6]
The Shishi Girl
Elefante Stuffie [7]
The Shishi Girl
Elefante Stuffie
Duck Plushy Duck Plushy [8]
Mariska Design
Fabric Remnant Mouse [9]
Esprit Cabane
Fabric Remnant Mouse
Platypus Stuffie Plattie The Platypus [10]
CraftBits
Calico Kitty [11]
Cherryskin
Calico Kitty Stuffy
Stuffed Pig Stuffed Pig [12]
Doll Making by Runo
Terry Cat [13]
Doll Making by Runo
Terry Cat
Pointy Kitty Pointy Kitty [14]
WeeWonderfuls
Lucky Ducky [15]
Nosey Nest
Lucky Ducky
StripeyCat Stripe-y Cat [16]
Green Kitchen
Mouse Pattern [17]
Sewing Stars
Mouse Plushy
Scotty Softie Scotty Softy [18]
Allsorts
Fat Rabbit [19]
Fripereen
Fat Rabbit
Fabric Lamb Toy Fabric Lamb [20]
Pattern Bee
Purl Frog [21]
The Purl Bee
Purl Frog
This Retro Doll Pajama Bag Pattern [22] isn’t a softie, but it’s for youths and it’s very retro-cool! Also see this Sock Monkey & Sock Elephant [23] Tipnut pattern freebie.
Most of the patterns and tutorials listed above were found digging through the massive archives at Craftzine [24] and Whipup [25].
Also See These Tips:
* 38 Free Apron Patterns & Tutorials [26]
* 50 Free Apron Patterns & Tutorials [27]
* Red Heel Sock Monkey Pattern [23]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Free Bunny Pattern Roundup: http://tipnut.com/free-bunny-pattern-roundup/
[2] Molly Monkey: http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/07/drum-roll-pleasemolly-monkey-pattern.html
[3] Ruby Doll: http://oneredrobin.com/2007/03/28/how-to-make-a-simple-versatile-soft-doll/
[4] Angel Doll: http://pinoyinoz.blogspot.com/2008/09/more-free-stuff.html
[5] Lucy Goosey: http://thelongthread.com/?p=173
[6] Alpaca Stuffie: http://shishigirl.blogspot.com/2008/08/barack-alpaca.html
[7] Elefante Stuffie: http://shishigirl.blogspot.com/2008/06/elefante.html
[8] Duck Plushy: http://mariskavos.nl/blog/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=21&blogId=1
[9] Fabric Remnant Mouse: http://en.espritcabane.com/sewing/cloth-mouse.php
[10] Plattie The Platypus: http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1359
[11] Calico Kitty: http://cherryskin.blogspot.com/2008/05/free-softie-pattern-calico-kitty.html
[12] Stuffed Pig: http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/pig/pig.html
[13] Terry Cat: http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/cat/terrycat.html
[14] Pointy Kitty: http://weewonderfuls.typepad.com/wee_wonderfuls/store/pointykitty.html
[15] Lucky Ducky: http://noseynest.blogspot.com/2008/06/lucky-ducky-freebie.html
[16] Stripe-y Cat: http://www.greenkitchen.com/blog/2007/06/stripe-y-patchwork-cat-front.html
[17] Mouse Pattern: http://www.sewingstars.com/mousepattern.htm
[18] Scotty Softy: http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2006/05/softie_scotty_d.html
[19] Fat Rabbit: http://fripperee.wordpress.com/2007/03/29/hes-free/
[20] Fabric Lamb: http://www.patternbee.com/FREELAMBKIN.html
[21] Purl Frog: http://www.purlbee.com/purl-frog/
[22] Retro Doll Pajama Bag Pattern: http://tipnut.com/retro-doll-pajama-bag-pattern/
[23] Sock Monkey & Sock Elephant: http://tipnut.com/red-heel-sock-monkey-pattern/
[24] Craftzine: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/amigurumi_and_toys/
[25] Whipup: http://whipup.net/category/toys-plush-fun/
[26] 38 Free Apron Patterns & Tutorials: http://tipnut.com/free-apron-patterns/
[27] 50 Free Apron Patterns & Tutorials: http://tipnut.com/free-apron-patterns-tutorials/
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How To Make An Easter Egg Cake
Posted By TipNut On April 4, 2007 @ 11:15 am In Food, Recipes | 1 Comment
Today’s feature tip is from Peggy Weaver’s Easter Egg Cake Tutorial [1]
This beautiful Easter Egg Cake was made and photographed by Peg Weaver of Meridian, Idaho. Peggy is a very talented amateur baker…
Cutting it too close to Easter I know, but wow! What a beautiful cake. The cake recipe is for two half egg cakes, but the instructions walk you through for one of the halves.
Nice pictures, great set of instructions!
Also See These Tips:
* How To Make A Cake Stand [2]
* How To Make A Lego Cake [3]
* Tipnut’s Picks - 34 Free Easter Crafts, Projects & Tips [4]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Easter Egg Cake Tutorial: http://whatscookingamerica.net/PegW/EasterEggCake.htm
[2] How To Make A Cake Stand: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-a-cake-stand/
[3] How To Make A Lego Cake: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-a-lego-cake/
[4] Tipnut’s Picks - 34 Free Easter Crafts, Projects & Tips: http://tipnut.com/tipnuts-picks-34-free-easter-crafts-projects-tips/
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Pantry Pests: Getting Rid Of Flour Bugs
Posted By TipNut On March 2, 2009 @ 8:26 am In Kitchen Tips | No Comments
Picture of Flour Scoop - Tipnut.comOpening a bag of flour and noticing the contents crawling with little bugs is horrifying, but it happens. Throwing out the bag will not necessarily solve the bug problem and you may find frequent occurrences.
The secret is starving the pests and their access to food and a thorough cleaning job. Here’s how to reclaim your pantry and get bug-free…
Cleaning Tips:
* Remove everything from the pantry and wash the entire area well with a bleach and water solution (about 1/4 cup bleach per gallon of hot water), wear rubber gloves and use a scrub brush so that you can get into any cracks and corners. Wash both top and bottom of each shelf, all walls and the floor.
* Keep pantry door open and leave it overnight to dry completely before adding stock back to the shelves. Wait until the pantry is no longer humid from the washing before re-stocking the pantry.
* Check all food boxes and bags for bugs, throw out those that are infested or those you’re unsure about (bag and cart out to the garbage immediately–don’t keep in the house) and put the rest in the freezer for 5 days before storing in the pantry.
Preventive Steps:
* Keep all flour, cereals, rice, pasta, starch foods in canisters, glass jars with sealed lids or airtight plastic containers.
* Stack a few Bugs-Be-Gone Bags [1] in the pantry.
* Freeze new foods for 4 or 5 days before storing in the pantry (to kill the larvae and eggs).
* Keep a bay leaf or two in the flour cannister and crushed bay leaves sprinkled throughout the pantry (weevils don’t like them).
Watch For:
* Drips and spills from syrups, honey, etc.–wash off immediately or your pantry will attract ants and other bugs.
* Once you notice an infestation and have done a thorough cleaning job, keep a diligent eye on your stock. Each time you notice a weevil or other pest, empty the pantry, wash everything well and repeat the steps above until you are bug-free. There’s no way around it, you have to remove every single bug, egg & larvae or the pests will grow in numbers until you do.
Did you know: The pantry pests may be coming home with you from the store? Weevils or mealy bugs can already be in the bags and boxes before you even pay for them. Before storing items in your pantry, you can freeze the bags and boxes first (for about 4 or 5 days), seal them in plastic bags or airtight containers. This way nothing else in your pantry will get contaminated.
Also See These Tips:
* Bugs-Be-Gone Bags [1]
* Beginner Guide to Pantry Organizing [2]
* Flour Sack Tea Towel Tips [3]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Bugs-Be-Gone Bags: http://tipnut.com/bugs-be-gone-bags/
[2] Beginner Guide to Pantry Organizing: http://tipnut.com/beginner-guide-to-pantry-organizing/
[3] Flour Sack Tea Towel Tips: http://tipnut.com/flour-sack-tea-towel-tips/
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5 Homemade Bath Salts & Soaks
Posted By TipNut On November 20, 2007 @ 10:32 am In Beauty & Health | 1 Comment
Picture of Home Spa Bath Salts - Tipnut.comBefore mixing the recipes, make sure that any herbs or oatmeal added are first ground finely (use a food processor if possible). This helps keep the bath “clump free”.
Mix the ingredients well, store in airtight plastic containers or sterilized jars (such as mason jars or small & pretty jam jars). Shake the jar well before using.
You can add as little or as much as you like to the bath, anywhere from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup should be plenty.
Cinnamon Soak
1 cup powdered milk
1 cup baking soda
3 TBS cornstarch
2 TBS cream of tartar
1 1/2 TBS cinnamon
Soothing Bath Soak
4 cups Epsom salts
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup sea salt
2 TBS dried herbs (finely ground)
Herbal Milk Bath
2 cups powdered milk
1 cup cornstarch
2 TBS dried herbs (finely ground)
Oatmeal & Cinnamon Milk Soak
1 1/2 cups powdered milk
3/4 cup baking soda
3/4 cup oatmeal (finely grind it first)
3 TBS cornstarch
2 tsp cream of tartar
2 tsp cinnamon
Herbal Salts
1 1/2 cups Epsom salts
3/4 cup baking soda
3/4 cup dried herbs (finely ground)
You could also use any of the recipes found on the herbal bath bag recipes [1] page, but since the ingredients would be loose in the bath instead of in a bag, make sure that you grind up the herbs and oatmeal first so they’re fine in texture.
Tips For Making Bath Salts & Soaks
* If you like fragrant bath soaks, try mixing in a few drops of your essential oils or perfumes. I wouldn’t do this with bath soaks that contain dried herbs or spices already.
* For pretty colors, try adding a few drops of food coloring then shaking the jar really well. Don’t add too much though in case your bath tub gets stained.
* Bath salts and soaks make great gifts in a jar, decorate the lids and jars, maybe add a few bath beads. For a nice touch include the recipe too so the recipient can make some more if they like.
* For more home spa treats, try Herbal Bath Bags [1], Shower Spa Bags [2] and the delightful homemade foot soaks [3].
Also See These Tips:
* Homemade Herbal Bath Bag Recipes [1]
* Milk Bath Recipes To Pamper Yourself [4]
* Homemade Honey Bath Recipes [5]
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URLs in this post:
[1] herbal bath bag recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-herbal-bath-bag-recipes/
[2] Shower Spa Bags: http://tipnut.com/homemade-shower-spa-bags/
[3] homemade foot soaks: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-foot-soak-recipes/
[4] Milk Bath Recipes To Pamper Yourself: http://tipnut.com/milk-bath-recipes/
[5] Homemade Honey Bath Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-honey-bath-recipes/
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Herbal Steam Facial Recipes
Posted By TipNut On October 9, 2007 @ 9:49 am In Beauty & Health | 1 Comment
Picture of Dried Herbs & Flowers - Tipnut.comHome steam facials not only hydrate your skin and help clean pores, they’re wonderfully relaxing and a great way to de-stress.
It’s a good idea to not overdo steam facials, too many can be harsh for your skin. Limit yourself to 1 or 2 steam facials a week (maximum), less if your skin is sensitive.
If you feel light headed or woozy during the steaming, stop the facial at once.
Home Facials Preparation
* Clean face thoroughly before giving yourself a steam facial and tie hair back so it won’t hang loose around your face.
* Boil a kettle or pot full of water then add the herbs and fruity ingredients (about 1/3 cup fresh or dried herbs and fruit slices per 4 cups of water). Boil for a minute or two then remove from heat. Cover and let steep for about 5 minutes.
* Place pot on counter or table (on top of a towel to protect the table surface) and remove lid. Cover your head with a large clean towel and position your face over the steaming water (with the towel acting as a tent over the bowl to capture the steam).
* Keep your eyes closed and your face at least 10 to 12 inches from the boiling water during the facial. Enjoy the fragrant steam and relax, but don’t overdo it–keep the facial time between 5 to 7 minutes.
* Once the facial is over, splash face with slightly cool water and pat dry.
* You can use a few drops of your favorite essential oils instead of fresh or dried herbs.
Herbal Steam Facial Recipes
1. Spearmint, Lemon Balm, Lemon or Orange Slices
2. Chamomile, Rosemary, Peppermint
3. Green Tea, Rose Petals, Chamomile
4. Rosemary, Lemon, Honey
5. Lemon Slices, Peppermint
6. Lavender, Calendula, Rose Petals
7. Lemonbalm, Lavender
8. Fennel Seeds, Peppermint
9. Chamomile, Fennel Seeds, Rose Petals
10. Thyme, Peppermint, Lavender
11. Parsley, Lavender, Lemonbalm
12. Sage, Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme
13. Cinnamon, Orange Slices
14. Peppermint, Cloves, Rosemary
If you love the aroma from a fragrant herb, try that alone for a pleasing steam facial. Experiment with different citrus fruit slices, herbs, and even a spice or two.
If you don’t have fresh or dried herbs on hand, you could try some of the herbal vinegars (see Homemade Rose Petal Vinegar Recipe [1] and Lavender Vinegar Recipes [2]) or rose water [3] or even a couple bags of herbal tea.
You may also like the Homemade Facial Recipes [4], Sugar Scrub Recipes [5] and the Foot Soak Recipes [6] for a total home spa experience and pampering.
Also See These Tips:
* Herbal Decongestant Steam Blend [7]
* Homemade Herbal Bath Bag Recipes [8]
* 11 Easy Food Facials - Homemade Recipes [4]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Homemade Rose Petal Vinegar Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-rose-petal-vinegar-recipe/
[2] Lavender Vinegar Recipes: http://tipnut.com/lavender-vinegar-recipes/
[3] rose water: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-rose-water-4-recipes/
[4] Homemade Facial Recipes: http://tipnut.com/11-easy-food-facials-homemade-recipes/
[5] Sugar Scrub Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-sugar-scrub-recipes/
[6] Foot Soak Recipes: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-foot-soak-recipes/
[7] Herbal Decongestant Steam Blend: http://tipnut.com/herbal-decongestant-steam-blend/
[8] Homemade Herbal Bath Bag Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-herbal-bath-bag-recipes/
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Herbal Decongestant Steam Blend
Posted By TipNut On February 4, 2008 @ 6:30 am In Beauty & Health | 3 Comments
Picture of Decongestant Treatment - Tipnut.comWinter is definitely here where I live, very cold with a couple more months of winter stretching out before us.
Sometimes in this cold weather a deep cold with a congested head, nose and chest sneaks up on us and it’s no fun. Here’s a nice, soothing decongestant steam that uses a dried herb blend to help break through that uncomfortable stuffiness.
Herbal Decongestant Steam Blend
Ingredients:
4 tsp peppermint leaves
3 tsp rosemary
3 tsp thyme
(Makes two treatments)
Directions:
* Mix all the herbs together, split in half and save one part in an airtight container or ziploc bag.
* Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the 1/2 herbal mixture.
* Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
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* Place pot on counter or table (on top of a towel to protect the table surface) and remove lid. Cover your head with a large clean towel and position your face over the steaming water (with the towel acting as a tent over the bowl to capture the steam).
* Keep your eyes closed and your face at least 10 to 12 inches from the boiling water. Enjoy the fragrant steam and relax, but don’t overdo it–keep the time between 5 to 7 minutes.
* When the time is up, splash face with slightly cool water and pat dry.
Do this two nights in a row to help break the congestion.
Important
* If you have congested nasal passages or a stuffed up head with a severe headache or a toothache or jaw ache that puts you through the roof, you may have a sinus infection–don’t be shy about having your doctor check it out.
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* Herbal Steam Facial Recipes [1]
* Homemade Blackhead Remover Treatment [2]
* Home Remedy: Headache Soother Sachets [3]
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Three Reasons to Eat Raw Mulberries
by Matt Monarch, citizen journalist
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(NaturalNews) If you`ve ever met a mulberry, you`ll surely have remembered the encounter. They`re tasty, juicy little things which are the fruit of the various types of mulberry tree, and are available either fresh or, more commonly, dried. They can be used to make-up delicious raw granola, and various other recipes. As with all berries, they offer great health benefits and, as with all berries, they have their own unique make-up. So, here are three reasons why you should eat raw mulberries.
Mulberries have a delicious taste and texture. The taste is subtle and sweet. The texture in the fresh fruit is juicy, and the dried fruit has a satisfying crunch from the seeds. You can mix fresh mulberries with other fruits, add them to smoothies, put them in salads, or just eat them as they are. The dried fruits are even more versatile and because they`re portable, they make an excellent snack on the go. Just make sure that they aren`t dried at very high temperatures, so that all their enzymes and nutrients remain intact. Dried mulberries can be used to make a type of raw granola, for those on a raw food diet. You can simply mix dried buckwheat sprouts with the dried mulberries, some fresh fruit, and serve it with raw nut milk.
Mulberries are rich in anthocyanins (ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulberry), which are the chemicals that give berries their colors. The same chemicals act as powerful antioxidants when consumed. Anthocyanins are thought to be able to increase the quality of our eyesight, fight cancer, slow down the aging process, fight or control diabetes, and generally strengthen the body against disease. The main antioxidant in mulberries is Resveratrol, which is thought to increase endurance, fight neurodegenerative diseases and prevent cancer. Tests have also indicated that Resveratrol may counteract the ill effects of a high fat diet (ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resver...).
They also have plenty of other nutrients, including quite a large percentage of protein. In this way, a snack of just a handful of mulberries provides you with a well rounded bundle of various vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and protein. The berries are also a very good source of Vitamin C and iron (ref: http://www.therawfoodworld.com/prod...), which makes them especially good snacks for anyone who feels slightly rundown. Mulberries also have a high amount of potassium, magnesium, and Vitamin K. All in all, with their nice taste and texture, and the ease with which you can carry around the dried version, mulberries make perfect snacks.
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Save Money: Make Your Own Tasty Nutritious Bread
by Maryann Marshall, citizen journalist
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(NaturalNews) Home made bread saves money both at its production and in the long run. Using fresh ingredients will cost less than a store-bought loaf. The bread which results will be nutritious and tasty, with endless variety. Many people fear that making bread is a long and complicated process. Instead you will find it leisurely and relaxing, requiring attention for short periods of time throughout the process. Adding bread baking to your routine will reap health and economic benefits for years to come.
All of us are budget conscious these days. Food prices remain high because the prices were negotiated last summer and fall, when gas prices went through the roof. Like everything else, the cost of bread is rising like the yeast-laden dough from which it is made. News reports estimate, the cost of bread is up 10.7 per cent in the last 12 months. Unless you cave in and buy empty-calorie white bread (we used to call it Balloon Bread), you find yourself paying over $2.00 a loaf. The price can be twice as much, if you want something fancier and more exciting.
Homemade bread is much cheaper, once you invest in the ingredients, a couple of pans and baking sheets. Even using organic whole grain flour, bread will cost about $1.67 a loaf, and it tastes like a million bucks. Buy in bulk, and the cost per loaf decreases dramatically (as low as $1.09). Your nutritious home made bread, then, will rival the cost of white balloon bread - and you and your family will be happier and healthier in the long run.
Beyond the dollar cost, look at the list of ingredients on the bread label. Does bread really need more ingredients than flour, water, and yeast? Perhaps a bit of sweetener and some fat to support the structure of the dough might be called for. Yet the list of ingredients on the label goes on and on. What might that list of unnecessary ingredients cost in terms of deteriorating health?
The highly processed sweetener, High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is ubiquitous. It seems to be in every loaf you pick up. Recently, it was revealed that almost half of the HFCS produced is contaminated with mercury, leading to concerns over birth defects and neurological damage. Far from being a natural product, several chemicals are required to make HFCS including caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, alha-amylase, gluco-amylase, isomerase, filter aids, powdered carbon, calcium chloride, and magnesium sulfate. Diabetes may be linked to consumption of HFCS. Fructose interferes with leptin, an important digestive-system hormone that tells your brain that you`re full and should stop eating.
Most bread has a long list of additives.
Citric acid and sodium benzoate are also often produced at manufacturing plants that use mercury as part of the manufacturing process.
According to www.foodsafety.gov, chemicals in monosoduim glutamate (MSG) were believed to be unsafe to the nervous system. MSG hides in such ingredients as glutamate, glutamic acid, gelatin, monosodium glutamate, calcium caseinate, textured protein, monopotassium glutamate, sodium caseinate, yeast nutrient, yeast extract, yeast food, autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed protein (any protein that is hydrolyzed), hydrolyzed corn gluten, natrium glutamate (natrium is Latin/German for sodium).
And the list goes on....
What can a person do? Why not take control of your health by making your own bread? It costs much less and you know what ingredients are in it.
The practice of making bread has been around for six thousand years. Yet, many people feel intimidated at the prospect of making bread.
Baking bread does not have to be a fussy or time consuming business. You can fit bread making into your schedule, rather than becoming a slave to the task. It really only needs a few minutes of attention here and there. As you get more comfortable with the process, you will find that your bread choices are limited only by your imagination.
Always make more bread than you think you will use. Bread is a very sociable commodity. There is always someone to share a loaf of fresh baked bread.
Ingredients
Liquids
Liquid ingredients which are slightly acidic support the growth of the yeast:
* Of course, plain water can be used. Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice per cup for the yeast.
* Rejuvalac (water in which wheat or rye berries soaked for 2 days) gives the yeast an extra enzyme boost.
* For extra protein, soured milk or whey makes a delightful loaf. Naturally soured milk works very well, but if you do not have any, a tablespoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar in the bowl will produce just what you need.
* Use left over water from cooking beans. Soy beans, however have chemicals that inhibit yeast growth, so any other beans will be a better choice.
* Adding fruit juice makes a moist, sweet loaf that needs no additional sweetener. Dilute half and half with plain water.
* For `pizza bread,` use half water and half tomato juice or tomato paste.
Fats
The fats in the dough help to support the gluten. They seal in the little bubbles, so the loaf does not deflate as easily.
* Butter actually is best to provide support for the gluten.
* A mild tasting vegetable oil, like sesame, grape seed, or coconut works nicely.
* If you are making an herbed Italian loaf that will allow a stronger taste, try olive oil.
Be careful with oils that turn rancid easily, like safflower and sunflower. The heat required for cooking your loaf may be too much for them. Rancid oil gives the bread an off flavor that is none too pleasant.
Sweetener
Yeast requires a lot of energy for its growth. For that reason, some sort of sweetener is necessary. Yeast gets some of its energy from the natural sugars in the grain, so practice moderation, a little goes a long way. Use anywhere from a quarter to half a cup in this recipe.
* Blackstrap molasses provides both the yeast and the final consumer with the best nutritional profile. It is often used to grow the yeast commercially. Sometimes you will not find `blackstrap` in your grocery store, it may be labeled `robust` or `full flavored.`
* Honey will act as a natural preservative. Your loaf will keep a day or two longer. Honey is also sweeter than molasses, so use less.
* Stevia (use the green powder) sweetens without adding calories. The yeast seems to like it. The bread rises quite nicely with smaller amounts of other sweeteners. Stevia is more intensely sweet than anything else. Add a teaspoon at a time until you produce your preferred level of sweetness.
* Agave nectar works well for bread as well. It gives a taste more like sugar than any of the others, so if you have people who do not like change, agave is a good choice to start. Once they get hooked on the variety of home made breads, you can branch out to other sweeteners.
* It is not necessary or desirable to use white cane sugar for your bread. It provides no real nutritional value for you or for the yeast.
* Never use artificial sweeteners in bread. They are fraught with dangers to your health. They will not support the growth of the yeast.
Yeast
On the baking ingredients aisle you find pre-measured yeast in little yellow and red foil-lined packets. It is certainly convenient to use this product. At times, however, this is not as active as buying it loose and measuring it yourself. Buying it in bulk is more cost effective and decreases the amount of packaging required, resulting in less waste to dispose. The yeast stays active for a very long time, as long as it is kept out of extreme heat.
Flour
Many, many seeds can be used for bread. Enhance the texture and flavor of your loaves by mixing different flours. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of flours to find just the right loaf for any occasion. Vary the flours you use for each batch for an endless assortment of flavor and texture.
Of course, the best flours are made of whole, ground, organic seeds. Whole grains make a denser loaf than what you may currently be eating. You know you have really eaten something, when you finish a slice of whole grain bread.
If you must use white flour at first, mix it half and half with any other flour. Each batch you make, reduce the amount of white flour until your family`s palates are trained to eat `real bread.` Sometimes, it takes a while to work up to this.
* For the sake of the texture of your bread, wheat is far and above the best grain for the majority of the flour in your loaf. Gluten in wheat captures carbon dioxide bubbles produced by the yeast. These bubbles make the bread rise. Sixty to eighty per cent whole wheat flour in your mix gives the best results.
* For a lighter loaf, add some gluten flour, especially if you are using less gluten rich flours. One tablespoon of gluten flour per cup of any other kind of flour is generally sufficient.
* Rye is a traditionally used for dark, heavier loaves which remind many of `the Old Country` for those of European descent. It contains a fair amount of gluten, although not as much as wheat. So, you can use a greater percentage of it in your loaves than those below - up to forty percent of the flour can be rye. Rye bread dough tends to be a bit more sticky than wheat when you knead it.
* Oats provide a moisturizing influence on your bread, making a nice soft loaf. They, too contain some gluten, although in rather small amounts. As much as a quarter of your flour can be oats. Oats absorb more moisture than other flours, so increase the liquid in your recipe or decrease the amount of your dry ingredients.
* Rice flour also absorbs moisture, so keep this in mind when measuring. There is no gluten in rice, so use it for an eighth or less of your flour. It gives the bread a crispness that can be delightful, especially if you intend to eat it toasted.
* Buckwheat is used (along with rye) in pumpernickel bread. It is darker and more dense than most other flours. Use a small amount. Buckwheat makes a nice `warming` loaf that is satisfying in the cold winter months.
* Garbanzo beans can be ground easily in your blender to make flour. They give a slightly nutty flavor to the loaf. It is also a nice way to get a complimentary protein into the mix.
* Soybeans are often touted for adding protein to bread. However, there is much controversy over the use of soybeans. This is not the place to address the controversy, so we will leave that for another time and place. Soybeans contain an enzyme which inhibits the growth of the yeast, so its use should be minimized. On a side note: much of the soybean crop is genetically modified, so it is mandatory that you use only organic soybeans.
* Carob powder is often used in pumpernickel bread, too. It darkens the loaf and provides a mellowing influence.
Additional Ingredients
Here, the real fun begins. You can add all sorts of flavor and nutrition to your bread. Amounts are for the recipe below, which makes three or four loaves. Adjust to the size of your batch.
* Salt controls the growth of the yeast. Too much or too little salt will not allow the yeast to grow properly. Half a tablespoon of salt is optimum for this size batch.
* Half a tablespoon of ginger enhances the digestibility of the bread.
* For traditional rye bread or pumpernickel, sprinkle in four tablespoons of caraway seeds.
* A Swedish rye results from adding 2 tablespoons of anise seed, 2 tablespoons of fennel seed, and 2 tablespoons of grated orange peel.
* An omega rich loaf can be made by adding 3 tablespoons of flax or chia seed.
* That pizza bread will want Italian spices: a tablespoon of thyme, two tablespoons of oregano, and three tablespoons of basil. Do not add garlic or onion to the dough, because they will retard the growth of the yeast. More later on adding flavors that are less yeast friendly.
* Throw in a half cup of raw sunflower seeds.
* Put a cup of raisins or other dried fruit in for a sweet bread.
* Add two to three tablespoons of rosemary. Better yet, roll your loaves in the rosemary after they are formed.
* If you want a sweeter bread, add a teaspoon to a tablespoon of green stevia powder.
The Basic Process
The following procedure makes three or four loaves, depending on how much it rises and the size of your loaves.
Start with a quart of room temperature or slightly warmer liquid. Add one-fourth to one-half cup of oil and an equal amount of liquid sweetener. Measure them both in the same cup. The oil helps the sticky sweetener to slide out of the cup much more easily. Then run a rubber spatula around the inside of the cup quickly to get the rest of the oil and sweetener out.
Now that you have all the liquid ingredients assembled, it is time to introduce a tablespoon of active dry yeast to them. Recipe books from the past couple of generations ask you to soften the yeast in one half cup of warm water. That can still be done, if you desire. If you skip that step and add it directly to your liquid ingredients, the yeast gets a jump start on absorbing the nutrients that will allow it to be strong and healthy as it builds your loaf. It takes ten minutes or so for the yeast to come out of its dormant state and begin to grow again. Since it is in a medium that feeds it, you do not have to be strict about attending to the next step. It can be left for an hour or more without damage. You will come back to see lots of frothy bubbles.
Finally, it is time to add some flour a few cups at a time. Begin by adding four cups of flour to your yeast mixture. At this time, add your salt and ginger as well as whatever extras you will put in your loaf. Mix it in until it is smooth. It will still be a very wet batter.
The next four cups of flour do not have to be wheat. If you want rye bread, add that flour - all four cups if you want. Other flours with less gluten need to be used sparingly - no more than a total of two cups in this recipe.
Once these are mixed in, add the final two to four cups of flour, one at a time, mixing and observing the consistency of the dough. At this point, the dough should be firm and still a bit sticky, but not gooey.
This part of the process offers the ultimate in flexibility. Cover your bowl of dough with a damp towel and put it in a warm, draft free place: Near the range is often nice and warm, if you are cooking something else. Put it on top of the refrigerator, to take advantage of the warmer air near the ceiling. Some people place the dough inside an oven which has a pilot light, without turning on the oven.
Allow the mixture to sit for an hour or more before kneading. It can sit for several hours, even overnight, until you get some time to spend kneading it. In the past, women often mixed up the bread dough, and left it to rise and fall several times before baking it. A longer resting time can increase the digestibility of the bread and increase the availability of beta glucan, from the yeast. Beta glucan may improve the functioning of the immune system.
If it is left longer than eight hours, it starts to take on a delightful sour dough type flavor which gets stronger the longer it sits. It will also be less sweet, the longer it waits. One advantage to such a delay is the easier digestibility of the finished loaf.
During the down time, the gluten, bran, herbs, and seeds absorb the amount of liquid that they will need during the rest of the process. When it comes time to knead your bread, you know pretty closely the final texture of the bread and can adjust the moisture accordingly. The additional benefit is the fact that it takes less (actually about half as much) time kneading to achieve the right elasticity of the loaf.
Kneading is the most fun of the whole process — except for the eating part, of course.
Place your ball of dough on a clean counter top. If the dough sticks to the surface, dust the counter lightly with flour, or rub a layer of butter on it. For dough that it too stiff to work, flatten the dough and sprinkle it with water. Then continue with the kneading process.
Place the heels of your hands in the middle of the ball. Push down and away from you. Hook your fingers over the far side of the mass of dough. Roll it all back toward you, again pushing toward the counter. Repeat the process, turning the dough a quarter turn every so often. After a bit, you develop a rhythm, pushing and pulling the mass, that comforts and satisfies some deep place in your soul.
Notice the change in the dough as you knead. It becomes smooth and stretchy in short order.
Return the dough to its bowl, or let it rest on the counter. Cover again with the damp towel. Let it rise until it doubles in size, perhaps another hour. Punch the dough down with your hand to redistribute the bubbles. This gives the yeast more time to work, and creates more bubbles.
On the other hand, you may proceed directly to forming your loaves.
It is time to form your loaves. When dividing the dough, cut off pieces with a sharp knife so you do not tear the gluten.
Grease the insides of the pan either with butter or with a light vegetable oil. The spray on kind works well and does not leave a big mess.
Loaf pans get filled halfway, so there is plenty of room for the bread to rise and form a nice rounded top.
Without a pan, you can make the ever-popular artisan loaf. These can be round or oblong. Many slice a series of gashes across the top. For an extra fancy presentation, try braiding your dough: Cut three of four sections of dough that fit in your hand; roll each into a long, thin shape, like a log; place them next to each other and weave them together.
On the other hand you can make individual serving sized breads like rolls or buns of various sorts. With a rolling pin in hand, you can make cinnamon rolls, pizza shells, pitas, or flat breads.
Once your bread is in the form in which you want it baked, you can add extra flavor by adding herbs, seeds, or grains to the outside of the loaf. Many times, the outer decoration adds more flavor to the loaf than they would if you mix them into the dough.
* Press into its crust those tasty morsels that do not get along with the yeast: onion, or garlic.
* Mmmm! Time for some cinnamon rolls!!!! Roll out the dough to half an inch thickness. Spread with softened butter. Layer honey over the butter. Sprinkle a generous coating of cinnamon over the surface. Then start at one end and roll the yummy mixture inside a spiral of bread. Place the whole thing in a bread pan, or cut across the roll to make half to three quarter inch tall spirals.
* Sesame seeds add a nice nutty flavor to the loaf when pressed into the bread.
* Adding Italian herbs to the outside of your loaf gives you a ciabatta or foccacia-type bread.
* You might want to decorate it with rolled oats and/or corn meal instead.
* Try poppy seeds for the beauty of their tiny round shapes.
* For a more tender crust, apply a little water to the top of your loaf. Be careful not to soak the loaf, only apply enough water to make the top look glossy. A pastry brush will be helpful in controlling the application of the water.
* Brush on some beaten egg or egg white for a shiny top.
* If you want a golden brown top. Spread a thin layer of melted butter on top of the loaf.
Let the formed loaves rise one more time—about half an hour, depending on your indoor weather conditions.
If you are in a hurry let them rise in the oven as it warms. Many sources warn against this action because with white bread, the yeast will grow too fast exhausting the gluten and your loaf will collapse by the time there is sufficient heat to kill the yeast. However, with the well fed yeast and additional support you loaves will rise nicely and bake up fluffy.
Bread that has already risen will take 35 to 40 minutes in a pre-heated 325 degree Fahrenheit oven depending on the size of your loaves. Rolls, of course will cook faster, more like 25 to 30 minutes. If you allow the loaves to rise as the oven is heating, allow 45 minutes to an hour for them to bake.
Test for done-ness by dumping the loaf out on the counter and thumping the bottom. An unfinished loaf will respond with a dull thud. Put it back in the oven immediately and cook for another five minutes, then test again. The fully baked loaf sounds hollow.
Let your loaves cool on the counter for ten minutes before cutting them.
To keep the crust moist, put them in their bag at this time. However, many people feel that packaging them before they are cooled makes the crust soggy. Try it both ways and decide for yourself which way you like best.
Enjoy pampering your family and friends with fresh baked home made bread. This method allows you to put it together on your time, rather than becoming a slave to the dough.
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Consumption of soybeans improves cardiovascular health by helping to remove LDL (bad) cholesterol from the blood stream. For years scientists have looked for the active agent in soybeans responsible for this benefit. It has been found — as has the mechanism through which it works.
Something Else Going On : The Health Benefits from Antioxidants in Produce Prove Superior to Benefits from Supplements
When it comes to promoting human health, new research shows there is “something else going on” when people consume whole foods, rich in antioxidants and minerals, in contrast to dietary supplements that provide comparable levels of nutrients.
Health Benefits of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Milk, most dairy products, beef, lamb, and pork are the major dietary sources of CLA — “good” fats that can reduce fat storage in humans, inhibite tumor development, and promote sensitivity to insulin. CLA levels are often markedly elevated in milk produced on grass-based organic diary farms, compared to farms feeding cows high-energy grain-based rations.
Grass Flavonoid Shows Potential to Control a Common Grape Plant Disease
Plants produce flavonoids to defend against pests and other sources of stress. Many plant secondary metabolites also promote human health by scavenging free-radicals that can damage cells, trigger diseases, and accelerate aging.
Nutrient Decline Linked to the “Dilution” Effect
The levels of six nutrients have declined signifiantly in 43 crops since the 1950s, according to an important new study by Dr. Don Davis, University of Texas-Austin. Sorting out why is a top priority for The Organic Center and will point the way toward organic farming systems that maximize nutrient density, and hence nutritional value per serving of food and calorie consumed.
For more on nutrient decline, see the Don Davis presentation at the 2006 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science , as well as the other presentations made at the Organic Center-Tufts University sponsored symposium entitled “Undertanding and Nourishing the Roots of Food Quality.”
New Science Supports Old Advice “Eat a Variety of Foods” and Highlights the Need to Increase Nutrient Density
Everyone has heard the advice “Eat a diverse diet,” a recommendation that has been a part of government dietary guidelines for decades. But few studies have explored the relationship between dietary diversity and the adequacy of nutrient uptake. The few studies that have been done have reached different conclusions, in part because there is no standard definition, or way to measure, “dietary diversity.”
Organic Catsup Found to Contain More Than 50% Higher Levels of the Beneficial Antioxidant Lycopene
USDA scientists found that organic brands of catsup contained 57 percent higher levels of the health-promoting antioxidant lycopene compared to six national brands. The team also found twice the level of antioxidant activity in an organic catsup brand compared to a brand sold in fast food restaurants and/or vending machines. On average the organic brands had about two-thirds higher total antioxidant capacity compared to the major national brands. The authors provide a “rule of thumb” to consumers - the deeper and darker the red color, the richer the catsup in antioxidants.
Reducing the Risk of Spina Bifida
Diets rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of spina bifida, but why? New research suggests that reduced intakes of iron, magnesium, and niacin may increase the risk of spina bifida. Organic farming has been shown to increase the concentrations of two of these essential nutrients, compared to conventional production systems.
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Delicious Non Fat Ice Creams to Beat the Summer Heat
Survive another hot season and deal with the summer heat with really refreshing home made Ice creams. Make these delicious recipes for yourself and your love ones, and don’t ever feel guilty about not depriving yourself of this sweet pleasure!
Fast orange Ice cream
Ingredients (for 4 portions)
½ l of lean orange juice
1 tablespoon of orange dietetic gelatin
½ teaspoon of grated orange skin
250 grams of dietetic white cheese (Could be cream cheese)
A few drops of orange syrup
Dietetic sugar (Up to you)
Preparation
On a blender, mix the orange juice, the dietetic gelatin, the grated orange skin and the white cheese during a few seconds.
Overturn the preparation in a bowl and cook until it is warmed up, manually mix it with a beater. Retrieve from fire and let cool. Add the orange syrup and sweeten as you please.
Spill the mix into buckets and frozen to maximum cold during 30 minutes. Retire, mix well and continue the freezing process until obtaining the ice cream point.
Serve in glasses, decorating with a fine orange slice on the border.
Tea ice cream
Ingredients (for 5 portions)
¼ liter of orange tea infusion
1 cup of orange juice
1 teaspoon of grated lemon skin
10 grams of none flavor gelatin
1 cup of water
2 egg yolks
1 egg white
200 grams of diet Suisse cheese
Diet sugar (Up to you)
Preparation
To mix the tea infusion with the orange juice, the grated lemon skin, the non flavor gelatin diluted with the water and the beaten yolks.
Take to moderate fire moving until warmed. Retire and let cool. Add the Suisse cheese and sweeten (as much as you want).
With the beater, beat the egg white to clear point until very firm and add the tea preparation little by little, while it is mixed.
Spill in buckets and let cool in the freezer during 20 minutes. Retire and turn around. Place it back in the freezer until reaching frozen point.
Light vanilla Ice cream
Ingredients (for 5 portions)
3 yolks
10 grams non flavor gelatin
½ cup of water
½ liter of skimmed milk
4 teaspoons of concentrated vanilla
Dietetic sugar dust or liquid
3 tablespoons of dietetic white cheese
Preparation
Beat the yolks during 5 minutes. Dissolve the non flavor gelatin in the water and to mix it with skimmed milk. Place the mix on the fire until warm up moving the ingredients with a wood spoon.
Add the beaten yolks, mix well and retire. Perfume with the concentrated vanilla and sweeten to pleasure. Let cool. Spill in buckets and take to freezer on maximum cold during 30
minutes.
Retire, and pass it to a container, beat well and add the white cheese. Mix, return to the freezer and maintain until it takes ice cream point.
To vary the vanilla flavor, you can replace it with pineapple, berry, cherry, etc. Enjoy!
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No Cook Recipe #1: Rocky Road Ice Cream Pie
INGREDIENTS:
½ a gallon of chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
One 9” chocolate graham cracker crust
One cup miniature marshmallows
One cup crushed peanuts
One cup frozen strawberry whipped topping, thawed
One cup hot fudge ice cream topping
One cup of butterscotch topping
½ a cup of chocolate chips
One jar of maraschino cherries optional
PREPARATION:
Place half of the ice cream in the graham cracker crust. Sprinkle with half of the marshmallows and the peanuts. Layer 1/4 of the ice cream on top and sprinkle with rest of marshmallows and peanuts. Top with rest of ice cream. Freeze pie, uncovered, for at least two hours, until firm. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving. Top each piece with whipped topping, hot fudge topping, butterscotch topping, chocolate chips, and cherries. Serves eight
No Cook Recipe #2: 3-Ingredient Quick Citrus Pie
INGREDIENTS:
½ a gallon of vanilla ice cream, softened
6 oz. can frozen lemonade, orange, or lime concentrate, thawed
One 9” graham cracker crust
One orange, lime or lemon for garnish optional
PREPARATION:
Mix the ice cream and citrus concentrate until well blended. Immediately spoon into graham cracker crust. Freeze at least four hours until firm. Let stand at room temperature for a few minutes before cutting. Garnish with fruit slices.
No Cook Recipe #3: Five Alarm Salsa
INGREDIENTS
Quick No Bake Recipes
10 fresh plum tomatoes, finely chopped
One onion, finely chopped
2 Serrano chiles, finely chopped
1 Habanero pepper, optional
One clove garlic, finely chopped
One cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Two tablespoons of lime juice
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
One large bag of tortilla chips
PREPARATION
Mix the first eight ingredients in a blender or a food processor. Serve with tortilla chips.
No Cook Recipe #4: Quick & Easy Guacamole
INGREDIENTS
Three softened Avocados
1 Roma tomato, diced
1/2 small onion, minced
two tablespoons of fresh or dry cilantro, choppedtwo tablespoons of lemon juice
one clove garlic, minced
one teaspoon of salt
tortilla chips
PREPARATION
Mix the first seven ingredients until well mixed. Serve with tortilla chips.
No Cook Recipe #5: Awesome & Zesty Deli Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS
½ pound pepper or honey turkey
½ pound black forest ham
1 pound baby Swiss cheese
One avocado sliced thinly
½ pound fresh baby spinach
One steak tomato sliced thinly
zesty honey mustard
Mayonnaise
Italian dressing or pesto sauce
One package of Rye bread or focaccia bread
PREPARATION
Spread mayonnaise and mustard on bread slices, top with ham, turkey, cheese, avocado, spinach, and tomato. Lightly spritz the tomato with Italian dressing or spread pesto sauce on bread slices. Cut into wedges and serve.
No Cook Recipe #6: Zesty Tuna Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS
One can of tuna packed in spring water, drained
1/4 cup sweet relish
1/4 cup of onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dill weed
½ teaspoons of dry Italian seasoning
One tomato, thinly sliced
Romaine lettuce leaves
One package of Rye, Italian or sourdough Bread
PREPARATION
Mix the first eight ingredients, top bread with lettuce, tomato, and tuna mixture. Cut into wedges and serve.
No Cook Recipe #7: Pastrami & Cabbage Sammies Pastrami & Cabbage Sammies
INGREDIENTS
1/2 - cup mayonnaise
Two tablespoons of lemon juice
One garlic clove, minced
One teaspoon caraway seeds
Three cups red cabbage, finely shredded
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Two teaspoons prepared horseradish
1-1/2 - pounds pastrami, thinly sliced
1 pound of provolone cheese
One package of rye bread
PREPARATION
Mix the first eight ingredients until well mixed. Spread on the rye bread, and top with the pastrami & cheese, cut into wedges and serve.
No Cook Recipe #8: Pennsylvania Summer Salad
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
½ a cup of orange juice
Two medium peaches, peeled & sliced
One large banana, peeled & sliced
One cup of blueberries
One cup of strawberries, sliced
One orange peeled & sliced
Two cups of watermelon balls
Two cups of cantaloupe balls
One cup seedless grapes
One kiwi, peeled and sliced
One container of vanilla whipped topping
PREPARATION
Mix the first 12 ingredients by lightly tossing in a bowl. Serve with whipped cream.
No Cook Recipe #9: Party Sour Cream Dip
Ingredients
Two shallots, cut into pieces
Two cups sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Two teaspoons of parsley
One teaspoon of dill
Two cups of raw bite sized vegetables’ optional
Snack crackers optional
Mini rye or pumpernickel bread slices optional
PREPARATION
Mix the first six ingredients until smooth & creamy. Serve a vegetable platter, crackers or bread slices.
No Cook Recipe #10: Honey Ham Salad Sandwich
INGREDIENTS
1 pound of honey baked deli ham
1/2 cup salad dressing
Two celery stalks
Two tablespoon sweet relish
One small yellow onion
One teaspoon of dry Italian seasoning
One teaspoon of parsley
½ a teaspoon of salt
½ a teaspoon of pepper
Romaine lettuce leaves
1 package of sourdough or rye bread.
PREPARATION
Mix first nine ingredients in a food processor or a blender, until it is of a spreadable consistency. Top on bread slices with lettuce, cut into wedges and serve.
No Cook Recipe #11: Heavenly Turkey Tortilla Wraps
INGREDIENTS
One package cream cheese
8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese
16 ounces of packaged pesto
One tomato thinly sliced
½ pound of fresh baby spinach
1 pound peppered deli turkey slices
One package flour tortillas
PREPARATION
Mix the first three ingredients until smooth. Spread cheese mixture onto a tortilla, top with turkey, tomato and spinach. Roll up the tortilla and cut into serving sizes.
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A Hatchling Earthworm
Posts: 14
Source for free worm food - 2009/02/26 12:35 I called the local food bank in my area and asked if I could have their expired canned fruits/veggies. They were thrilled and gave me over 150 cans today and said I can come once a month for that much or more.
So call your local food bank and ask them.
BUT, if you live the Fort Worth area, please do not call the Community Storehouse because that is where I am going.
One of the foods I recieved today was canned cranberry sauce.
Does anyone know if that is ok to feed worms? Since it is acidic I was thinking of “mixing” with other non acidic foods and feeding it that way. Liz aka BigTexWorms
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A Juvenile Earthworm
Posts: 32
Re:Source for free worm food - 2009/02/26 15:22 My local food bank calls me as well. They are the distribution center so they have refrigerated areas. I brought home bags of potatoes, and cases of lettuces and produce for my guys. I gleefully chop and put in the freezer. I asked about the expired food, but they don’t really have anything that’s expired. It all seems to go.
As far as the cranberry sauce, I would introduce a bit of it into their regular food, in a corner of the bin. Anything you’re not sure of, it’s best to do it this way. Last summer I had some fermented watermelon that I wasn’t sure if they would like or not. I fed a bit, and they swarmed it, so they were obviously quite happy, in a drunken state. Southwestern Ont.
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