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Today begins our eighth day of using kitchen spices in soap by using Mustard Seed Powder. While the word mustard probably brings the thought of a mustard condiment to mind, mustard seeds are used all around the world as a spice. Mustard has a hot tangy flavor Whole mustard seeds […]

Mustard Seed Powder in Cold Process Soap

September 8, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

Today begins our seventh day of using kitchen spices in soap by using Coriander Seed Powder. Coriander seeds are used in various dishes both ground and whole. Whole coriander seeds are used for pickling vegetables, flavoring sausages or smoked meats, brewing Belgian wheat beers, as a replacement for caraway seeds […]

Coriander Seed Powder in Cold Process Soap

September 7, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

Today begins our sixth day of using kitchen spices in soap by using Turmeric Root Powder. To make tumeric powder, the roots are boiled for several hours and then dried in hot ovens, after which they are ground into a powder. Turmeric is commonly used as a spice in curries […]

Turmeric in Cold Process Soap

September 2, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

Today begins our fifth day of using kitchen spices in soap by using Garam Masala Powder, which contains cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, black pepper, and coriander. Did you know that garam masala is Hindi for hot mixture? Garam actually refers to the intensity of the spices rather than heat like […]

Garam Masala in Cold Process Soap

August 31, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

Today begins our fouth day of using kitchen spices in soap by using Red Chili Pepper Powder, which is simply powdered red chili peppers. Chili powder is typically blended with other spices in Indian, Spanish, Caribbean and Tex-Mex dishes. Chili con carne, enchiladas, curries, spiced rice, and many other similar […]

Red Chili Powder in Cold Process Soap

August 30, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

Today begins our third day of using kitchen spices in soap by using curry powder, which is actually a blend of various spices. I was quite surprised when I learned that curry powder was a blend of spices as I had always thought that curry was a pepper like plant! […]

Curry Powder in Cold Process Soap

August 27, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

Today begins our second day of using kitchen spices in soap by using dill weed, which is the leaves and stalks of the dill plant. Dill is typically used as aromatic flavoring for pickles, butters, fish, and breads. Dill is a popular herb in the Baltic region of Europe and […]

Dill in Cold Process Soap

August 26, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

Today we are going to begin our 10 batches of cold process soap with kitchen spices by making soap with kelp powder. Kelp powder is typically used as flavoring for soups and sushi in Oriental countries. Many people use it as an addition to dishes along with salt or in […]

Kelp Powder in Cold Process Soap

August 25, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

Finished Soap — I love grease monkey soaps. I really like to get into my gardening or other messy jobs. I then have some serious clean up. A grease monkey soap does the job perfectly. I have an overwhelming stash of melt and pour soap and I wondered if I could make a […]

Grease Monkey Melt & Pour Soap

August 23, 2010 in Melt & Pour Soap / Scrubs / Soap by Taylor

Yesterday I showed you how to make a Grape Lime Rickey. Now I’ll show you how to make a refreshing bar of soap to pair perfectly with the Grape Lime Rickey. This soap will be a swirled soap and very easy to make. I will start mixing the larger batch […]

Grape Lime Rickey Soap

August 20, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

After I made the Lemon Zest soap, I decided I also needed to make a Lime Zest soap. I used some Bay Rum Fragrance Oil to help scent the soap because so many masculine blends contain lime. I hope you enjoy this soap as much as I do! Collect needed […]

Lime Zest Soap

August 18, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

Recently, I was asked about making a high lanolin content soap that could be used as a wool wash bar for wool clothing. I’ve never made a high lanolin content soap before, so I decided this would be an opportune time for testing! After all, a single ounce is great […]

High Lanolin Content Soap

August 5, 2010 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee