Basic soap recipe sounds so boring, but I really like this recipe
because it is simple, bound to work out great, and you can add whatever
kinds of lovely smells that you like to jazz it up. Keep in mind that
you can substitute Vegetable Shortening for the Lard if you like. For
more information on soap making see the “Homemade Soap” menu at the top
of the page.
Basic Soap Recipe
48 oz Lard
21 oz Olive oil
18 oz Coconut Oil
28 oz cold water
12 oz lye crystals
1/2 oz jasmine or other Essential Oil
Temp: 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Directions:
Weigh all ingredients and set aside.
Melt the lard, olive oil, and coconut oils together in a large stainless steel pot and remove from heat.
Pour lye crystals into water (never water into lye) and stir until dissolved.
When lye water and oil mixtures both reach 100 degrees F (use a cold
water bath for your pot to help them reach this at the same time if
necessary), pour the lye water into the oil mixture and whisk on and off
until trace forms (when you can see a path left after drizzling the
mixture over the top with a spoon).
Mix in the Essential Oil and pour into mold.
Incubate for 24 hours before cutting. Let air out for 4-6 weeks before using.
- I hook, 5.5mm
- 5 colors, 92yd each for total of 460yd (8.9oz) worsted weight (Bernat Handicrafter shown)
- Gauge: 14sts x 7 rows = 4" in pattern
- Size: 8" wide x 78" long (before joining ends to create infinity scarf)
Notes and Tips:
- I've written the pattern in standard format, starting each row with a ch 3, which count as the fist st of the row. However, I recommend using the Chainless Starting Dc instead for an even better result.
After row 1, dc into the ch sp when appropriate rather than the ch itself.
Every row will have 28sts, including the chain sts.
If you use a st marker to mark the side of every row 19 repeat, it will make counting rows to stay on pattern easier.
Row
1: With Color A, ch 30. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook (3 ch counts as first
st). Dc in the next ch. [Ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in the next 7 ch] twice. Ch 2,
skip 2 ch, dc 5. Turn.
Row
2: Ch 3, dc in the next 6 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice.
Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last st. Turn.
Row
3: Ch 3, dc in the next 7 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice.
Ch , skip 1 st, dc in the last st. Turn.
Row
4: Ch 3, dc in the next st. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice. Ch
2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 6 sts. Turn.
Row
5: Ch 3, dc in the next 3 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice.
Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 4 sts. Turn.
Row
6: Ch 3, dc in the next 5 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice.
Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 2 sts. Turn.
Row
7: Ch 4, skip the next st, dc in the next 7 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the
next 7 sts] twice. Dc in the last st. Turn.
Row
8: Ch 5, skip the next 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in
the next 7 sts] twice. Turn.
Row
9: Ch 3, dc in the next 4 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice.
Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 3 sts. Turn.
Row 10: Repeat Row 9
Row
11: Repeat Row 8
Row
12: Repeat Row 7
Row
13: Repeat Row 6
Row
14: Repeat Row 5
Row
15: Repeat Row 4
Row
16: Repeat Row 3
Row
17: Repeat Row 2
Row
18: Ch 3, dc in the next 2 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice.
Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in
Row
29 – 55: With Color B, sl st (or use Standing Dc) to join to last st of Row 28. Repeat
Rows 11 – 19, then repeat Rows 2 – 19. Break yarn and finish off.
Rows
56 – 82: With Color C, sl st to join to last st of Row 55. Repeat Rows 2 – 19,
then repeat Rows 2 – 10. Break yarn and finish off.
Rows
83 – 109: With Color D, sl st to join to last st of Row 82. Repeat Rows 11 –
19, then repeat Rows 2 – 19. Break yarn and finish off.
Rows
110 – 136: With Color E, sl st to join to last st of Row 109. Repeat Rows 2 –
19, then repeat Rows 2 – 10. Break yarn leaving an 18″ tail for sewing.
Using
the tail, whip st Row 1 and Row 136 evenly together to form infinity scarf (or
leave unsewn for long standard scarf). Weave in all ends.
Row
1: With Color A, ch 30. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook (3 ch counts as
first st). Dc in the next ch. [Ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in the next 7 ch]
twice. Ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc 5. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in the next 6 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice. Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in the next 7 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice. Ch , skip 1 st, dc in the last st. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in the next st. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice. Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 6 sts. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in the next 3 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice. Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 4 sts. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in the next 5 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice. Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 2 sts. Turn.
Row 7: Ch 4, skip the next st, dc in the next 7 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice. Dc in the last st. Turn.
Row 8: Ch 5, skip the next 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice. Turn.
Row 9: Ch 3, dc in the next 4 sts. [Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts] twice. Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 3 sts. Turn.
460 yds (8.9oz) total worsted weight yarn, in 5 colors (Bernat Handicrafter shown, approx. 92 yds of each)
Stitch marker (optional)
Gauge: 14 sts x 7 rows = 4″ in pattern
Size: 8″ wide x 78″ long (before joining ends to create infinity scarf)
Notes and Tips:
I’ve written the pattern in standard format, starting each row with a
ch 3, which counts as the first st of the row. However, I recommend
using the Chainless Starting Dc instead for an even better result!
After Row 1, dc into the ch sp when appropriate, rather than the ch itself.
Every row will have 28 sts, including the chain sts.
If you use a st marker to mark the side of every Row 19 repeat, it will make counting rows to stay on pattern easier.
460 yds (8.9oz) total worsted weight yarn, in 5 colors (Bernat Handicrafter shown, approx. 92 yds of each)
Stitch marker (optional)
Gauge: 14 sts x 7 rows = 4″ in pattern
Size: 8″ wide x 78″ long (before joining ends to create infinity scarf)
Notes and Tips:
I’ve written the pattern in standard format, starting each row with a
ch 3, which counts as the first st of the row. However, I recommend
using the Chainless Starting Dc instead for an even better result!
After Row 1, dc into the ch sp when appropriate, rather than the ch itself.
Every row will have 28 sts, including the chain sts.
If you use a st marker to mark the side of every Row 19 repeat, it will make counting rows to stay on pattern easier.
460 yds (8.9oz) total worsted weight yarn, in 5 colors (Bernat Handicrafter shown, approx. 92 yds of each)
Stitch marker (optional)
Gauge: 14 sts x 7 rows = 4″ in pattern
Size: 8″ wide x 78″ long (before joining ends to create infinity scarf)
Notes and Tips:
I’ve written the pattern in standard format, starting each row with a
ch 3, which counts as the first st of the row. However, I recommend
using the Chainless Starting Dc instead for an even better result!
After Row 1, dc into the ch sp when appropriate, rather than the ch itself.
Every row will have 28 sts, including the chain sts.
If you use a st marker to mark the side of every Row 19 repeat, it will make counting rows to stay on pattern easier.
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer
uncovered for ~ 30 min or until it reaches a good consistency, stirring
occasionally
Strain to remove onion and garlic or use an immersion blender
Ladle into hot jars with 1/2" headspace.. 15min in a BWB canner
Notes: Found this recipe on SBCanning.com... the doubled recipe makes 5 jars,
1/2 pint size...I used the immersion blender instead of straining...I
gave it a name...now just say Z-1 with a male French accent...this is a
canning recipe, or not
Which I will probably never use since I don't know all of the ingridents nor have them on hand. 2 cups distilled white vinegar 1⁄2 cup molasses 1⁄2 cup soy sauce 1⁄4 cup tamarind concentrate 3 tbsp. yellow mustard seeds 3 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns 1 tsp. whole cloves 1⁄2 tsp. curry powder 5 cardamom pods, smashed 4 chiles de árbol, chopped 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 1" stick cinnamon 1 anchovy, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 1⁄2" piece ginger, peeled and crushed 1⁄2 cup sugar
1. Combine all ingredients except the sugar in a 2-qt. saucepan; boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, cook sugar in a skillet over medium-high heat until it
becomes dark amber and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Add caramelized sugar to
vinegar mixture and whisk to combine; cook sauce for 5 minutes;
transfer sauce to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Refrigerate, covered, for 3 weeks; strain to remove solids; return to jar. Refrigerate for up to 8 months.
MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS
Found on http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Worcestershire-Sauce
I got ~15lbs of baby oranges for free. I knew that we would not be able to eat all of these oranges before they went bad so I though I might try dehydrating them. I searched the web and found that there have been other people that have dehydrated them so I thought why not.
1. Rinse orange off and cut stem end off
2. Cut down the center and then slice
3. Have girls help lay out on trays
4. Load up the dehydrator and set at 135F
5. Wait 8-12 hrs depending on how thick your slices. Check slices to ensure that they are completely dry.
6. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. The girls really like eating these. Sometimes they will just eat the orange part and other times they will eat the whole thing (rind included).
Here is a cheese cracker
recipe that I recently made. They are great with humus, cheese dips,
and bean dips.
3 cups flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp sugar
1 8 oz. block of cream cheese
1 stick butter
3 cups shredded cheese
1.5-2.5 cups milk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients. Then cut in the
cream cheese and butter. Add cheese and mix well. I forgot to measure
the milk when I made these so just stir in enough milk to make the
dough come together without being sticky.
Roll out thin on a floured surface. Cut into
squares and bake on cookie sheets for 15-25 minutes, until slightly golden. Enjoy!
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