Author : Mike Hulbert
Publisher : Hearst
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,91 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Soap
ISBN : 9780688155629
Recipes for making all kinds of soaps from utilitarian to exotic, using only basic ingredients. Goes from basic recipes to face & body soaps, working soaps and specialty soaps.
Author : Mike Hulbert
Publisher : Hearst Books
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 49,35 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781588162588
Here’s everything you need to know about creating fabulous fragrant and rich-lathering soaps that use only natural ingredients and essential oils. Whip up each batch using seven recipes for either the cold-process method or the melt-and-pour (or “hand-milled”) technique. Pamper the face with Patchouli Complexion Soap; bathe in the sensual aroma of a Sandalwood Body Bar. There are also recipes for laundry, dishwashing, and household cleansers.
Author : Casey Makela
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 31,74 MB
Release : 1999-01-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1603423265
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Author : Abigail Gehring
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 897 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 2011-10-26
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1616084677
A guide to country living features photographs, illustrations, instructions and tips for living off the land, covering such topics as canning and preserving, soap-making, and building a dog house.
Author : Suzanne McMinn
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,83 MB
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0062223720
Suzanne McMinn, a former romance writer and founder of the popular blog chickensintheroad.com, shares the story of her search to lead a life of ordinary splendor in Chickens in the Road, her inspiring and funny memoir. Craving a life that would connect her to the earth and her family roots, McMinn packed up her three kids, left her husband and her sterile suburban existence behind, and moved to rural West Virginia. Amid the rough landscape and beauty of this rural mountain country, she pursues a natural lifestyle filled with chickens, goats, sheep—and no pizza delivery. With her new life comes an unexpected new love—"52," a man as beguiling and enigmatic as his nickname—a turbulent romance that reminds her that peace and fulfillment can be found in the wake of heartbreak. Coping with formidable challenges, including raising a trio of teenagers, milking stubborn cows, being snowed in with no heat, and making her own butter, McMinn realizes that she’s living a forty-something’s coming-of-age story. As she dares to become self-reliant and embrace her independence, she reminds us that life is a bold adventure—if we’re willing to live it. Chickens in the Road includes more than 20 recipes, craft projects, and McMinn’s photography, and features a special two-color design.
Author : Carla Emery
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,15 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9780912365954
From the garden or barnyard to the kitchen table, here is a comprehensive resource for step-by-step information about food production. Filled with more than 1,000 recipes, 700 mail-order sources, how-to instructions, and earthly wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of self-sufficient living, this thorough, reliable treasury should be in every home. Features 300 illustrations.
Author : Carla Emery
Publisher :
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 18,10 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Agriculture
ISBN :
Author : Susan Miller Cavitch
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 35,95 MB
Release : 1995-06-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1603425918
Making your own soap is fun, easy, and rewarding. In this introductory guide, Susan Miller Cavitch shows you how to craft your own all-natural, wonderfully smelling soaps. Illustrated directions take you through the whole process, from buying supplies to cutting the final bars. With easy-to-follow recipes that range from classics like oatmeal and honey soap to more adventurous combinations using goat milk and borage, you’ll be inspired to make uniquely personal soaps that are gentle on your skin and a pleasure for your nose.
Author : Abigail Gehring
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 12,41 MB
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1628739681
Packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, time-honored wisdom, and both illustrations and photographs, this compact guide has everything you need to dive into a more self-sufficient life. From canning and preserving to keeping chickens, fermenting vegetables to soap-making, Gehring covers all the basics in this easy-to-read, approachable collection. Topics covered include: Generating your own energy Herbal medicine Cheese-making Maple sugaring Farm mechanics Building a smokehouse Dyeing wool Composting Disaster Preparedness And more! Whether you own one hundred acres or rent a studio apartment in the city, this book has plenty of ideas to inspire you. Learn how to build a log cabin or how to craft handmade paper; find out how to install a solar panel on your roof or brew your own tea from dried herbs; Cure a ham, bake a loaf of bread, or brew your own beer. This book has something for everyone.
Author : Carla Emery
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 23,37 MB
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1570617031
Drawn from the perennial bestseller The Encyclopedia of Country Living, this guide offers even more expert advice on how to plan, can, preserve, and cook your own harvest Equipped with the knowledge of when to harvest, how to harvest, and what supplies are needed to preserve your harvest, anyone can learn what it takes to create authentic, old-fashioned recipes in this age of supermarket dependence. Carla Emery’s in-depth knowledge comes from her years spent with farmers and homesteaders who truly lived off the land. Culling from, and expanding on, sections in the famed Encyclopedia of Country Living, co-author Lorene Forkner offers a discussion of our changing motivation as food consumers, detailed explanations of the processes behind canning and preserving, and a wealth of recipes for fruits, vegetables, meats and fish, and herbs. From drying to pickling to freezing, Emery’s preserving methods are as broad in scope as the recipes themselves. Do-it-yourselfers can welcome summer's arrival with Chunky Peach Jam and Oven-Dried Tomatoes, or host a fall harvest with fresh Herb Bouquets and Smoked Chicken. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, charts, and informational sidebars make the process easy and enjoyable.
