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| Hand Milled Creamed Carrots |
It is said the practice makes perfect. Well, my soaps aren’t
perfect yet, but I learn every day. Friends are sampling soaps and I’m waiting
for feedback. After a few soaping failures, one of which was so bad I had to
throw it out, I have developed a great deal of respect for those artisans who
craft homemade soap. I’ve bundled some of my first tries to give to local
homeless shelters, as I know I cannot sell something that ugly. However, these
soaps are fine for the skin and far superior to anything purchased at the
supermarket. I hope someone can enjoy them. Meanwhile….
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| Creamed Carrots Bars |
Below is my last batch of 100% olive oil soap. It takes too long to dry enough to unmold. Not to mention the extened cure time.
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| Unscented Complexion Bars |
The soap below gave me fits. It took a week before I could unmold it. It's 100% Virgin Olive Oil. The top is plain, the next layer is molasses, then maple syrup, with the bottom layer of honey. It may be summer before it;s cured!
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| Sugar Soap |
Today I made my first batch of olive oil and coconut oil soap. All went well until I poured it into the wonderful mold my sweet husband made. Apparently I didn't have the nuts screwed down tight and it leaked several ounces. Just another of those soaping lessons learned.
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| Oops! |
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| Just another Tequila Sunrise |
Can't wait to unmold and cut this one tomorrow. I'll post a pic of the finished bars then.
Finally, a quick snapshot of this geranium by the kitchen patio door. The little guy is tenacious, setting a bloom in spite of the Ice Age happening on the other side of the glass.
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