Our Introduction to Soap Making The time has come to finally write down our soap process. I have taught many friends and family members over the last six years of making soap, but I want this treasured skill to reach farther than my little circle. We don't want to be gatekeepers of skills that can serve your family. I learned to make soap from my mom in 2020 when the world was in crisis mode about germs. I did not want to learn how to make soap for this particular reason,

A Different Approach In a sourdough impassioned culture that leans more towards strict regiments, I tend to have a more relaxed voice. If you've been overwhelmed by the idea of having to feed and care for a bubbly kitchen pet, I hope I can soothe your reservations to start the joy of a sourdough journey. Sourdough entered our kitchen about 8 short years ago in a little rustic cabin by the ocean. Since that introduction, I've heard many excuses for not endeavoring to use sou

Devil's Club Oil, Bark and Salve Topping Off the Devil's Club Oil Introducing Devil's Club / Oplopanax horridus / Alaskan Ginseng Most of our readers now know that we used to live in Alaska, but now we live in Arizona. However, this location change has not stopped us from gathering this incredible source of overall healing for our family. Last time my husband came home from work in Alaska, he brought home an entire tote of Devil's Club stalks! We have witnessed firsthand ho