by Cindyj | Dec 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
Do you saponify? Some of my best friends do. And although it can be quite dangerous without proper precautions and can be addicting, it is still good clean fun. I am proud to be a professional soapmaker and keep company with other soapmakers; they are among the nicest...
by Cindyj | Dec 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
Rose Geranium Soap, Mountain Mist Hand and Body Lotion and a basket of dried calendula ready to put away.
by Cindyj | Dec 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
After pulling my advent wreath out of the cupboard this weekend I realized it was time for a new one. I bought a clear glass bowl to display soaps in but it gave me the idea to use it to hold a fresh cut herb/greens wreath. After googling for ideas I realized it was...
by Cindyj | Nov 24, 2010 | Uncategorized
As we prepare for our feasts tomorrow lets think about what is important to us in our lives and how this relates to farms and agriculture. The AgChat Foundation suggests that we take time out today to give thanks for food, #foodthanks. Some of my best childhood...
by Cindyj | Nov 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
Since Colorado Aromatics has some new products out I thought I’d introduce them to you in a series of blogs. Botanical Oats Face Cleanser We’ve been working on this face cleanser for awhile. I wanted to formulate a mild cleanser that contained beneficial botanicals....
by Cindyj | Nov 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
Digitalis is a common drug used today to treat congestive heart disease; a condition in which the heart does not pump out the entire volume it should be pumping. These drugs were first isolated from the foxglove flower, Digitalis purpura. Dr. William Withering is...
by Cindyj | Nov 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Although it is convenient to use canned pumpkin, it really is easier than you may think to cook your own pumpkin to use in pies and breads. First you have to be able to identify the right kind of pumpkin. The typical ones you see at the supermarket before Halloween...
by Cindyj | Oct 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
Although my basil and tomatoes were hit by the frost this week, I noticed a large bundle of sorrel still growing nicely. I’ve always wanted to make sorrel soup so I thought I’d cut them and have the last of the summer’s dishes. Here is the recipe I used:Sorrel...
by Cindyj | Oct 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)Research Links Nocturnal Light, Melatonin, and Malignancy Can sleepless nights in front of the TV increase your risk of cancer? What about that streetlight that shines through your bedroom window every night? Could something so...
by Cindyj | Oct 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
Phytochemicals are literally defined as any chemical that occurs in plants (‘phyto’ referring to plant). But the term is generally used to refer to micronutrients contained in plants that can have a benefit to our health. Almost daily new phytochemicals...
