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Hope you all enjoy the weekend! Time is definitely flying by for me.
Here are three simple recipes using Celtic sea salt. I found these online.

Did you know that Celtic sea salt isn’t just trendy — it’s a mineral-packed marvel with proven health benefits, both inside and out.

Studies show that Celtic salt is rich in essential trace minerals that support electrolyte balance, skin hydration, and inflammation reduction (Polefka & Bianchini, 2012; Fitzpatrick et al.).

Its magnesium-rich profile helps calm irritated skin, detoxify pores, and replenish your skin barrier. Perfect for masks, baths, and DIY scrubs!

Here’s a list of minerals found in Celtic salt:

Magnesium 🧠

Potassium 💓

Calcium 🦴

Sodium 🧂

Iron 🔴

Manganese

Zinc

Iodine (in trace amounts)

Copper

Phosphorus

Selenium

It’s unrefined, moisture-rich, and naturally grey.

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6 months ago | [YT] | 1

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BUG BITE SALVE
So far, apple cider vinegar or lavender vinegar has worked well for me when it comes to insect bites. But while going through an old magazine, I found this easy recipe by Harmonie O'Loughlin (see details at the bottom), and I thought I would share it with you.

Here's what you need:
2 TB. dried plantain
2 TB. dried violet leaf
1 TB. dried calendula
1 TB. dried yarrow
Jars
3/4 cup olive oil
Chopstick
Coffee filter & fine-mesh sieve
0.33 oz. beeswax
Double boiler
• Spoon

Add herbs to a jar, and cover them with olive oil. Stir with a chopstick to release air bubbles and ensure all plant matter is mixed with and covered by the oil. Top off the jar with more oil if
needed, and secure the jar with a lid. Store in a cool, dry place for four weeks, occasionally shaking
the jar. Or you can use slow cooker process if you want to speed it up. See my reel on the slow cooker oil infusion process. Strain the oil through a coffee filter inside a fine-mesh sieve. When ready to make the salve, melt the beeswax in a double boiler. Once melted, add the oil. Stir well until everything is incorporated. Remove from the heat, and pour into two 2-ounce infused jars.
Note
• For a firmer salve, increase the amount of beeswax used.

Source:
Harmonie O'Loughlin is the homesteading mama behind Flora's Feast Botanicals, organizer of Plant Wonder Collective and its Study Circle Patreon, and editor of the seasonal, plant-centered digital and print magazine Botanical Anthology. You can find her in the garden growing herbs, in the kitchen experimenting with plants, exploring nature
with her daughter, or reading with her nose in a book. Follow Harmonie on social media (@florasfeastbotanicals,
@plantwondercollective) for herbal tidbits, recipes, and more, or discover her shops and blog at florasfeast.com,
plantwondercollective.com, and patreon.com/plantwondercollective.

7 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Marshmallow root was used by ancient civilizations, and it is still utilized today in traditional folk practices, both internally and externally. Due to its mucilaginous properties, when mixed with water, it produces a slimy liquid that helps heal various skin ailments. It's safe enough for babies, and it works wonders on dry, damaged, or eczema-prone skin.
Here are a few reasons to add marshmallow root to your skin-care regime.

Top Benefits

- Relieves inflammation
- Helps retain moisture
- High quantities of vitamin D
- Soothes eczema and redness
- Gentle enough for sensitive skin
- Treats skin burns and insect bites
- Brightens under the eyes
- High mucilage content

7 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Homemade butter has become a routine. On e per two weeks. Half goes to the freezer and half to use over the week.
Check out short on how to make it.

8 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Three, the most basic herbs you can learn as a beginner. Reach in nutrients and very beneficial to our health. Two of them grow in gardens, and most people throw them away as weed.
Wild garlic, nettle, and cleavers.

8 months ago | [YT] | 0

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What do you do with leftover vegetables after making bone broth?
Many people I know just throw them away. Please don’t—especially if you made the broth using grass-fed meat! Here’s an idea for a delicious pâté. It was so good, I ate it without bread—just like that, each slice like a chocolate bar.

I was left with 3 carrots, a whole red onion, two parsnips, and about half of a large leek—all well cooked. For the meat part, I used defrosted pieces of leftover cooked meats: a bit of pork belly, some homemade ham, and a bit of cooked chicken leg meat. I also bought 3 pork chops, seasoned them with salt and pepper, and roasted them in the oven.

In a large bowl, I combined all the cooked vegetables, the defrosted meats, and the roasted pork chops. I added one onion, previously chopped and fried until golden brown. Then, I mixed in 15 grams of melted homemade butter. I seasoned everything with salt, pepper, and half a grated nutmeg.

I poured the mixture into a baking form, gave it a little shake to release any air bubbles, and baked it at 180°C (350°F) for about an hour until the top turned nicely browned.
(Note: baking time depends on the size and depth of the form. I recommend using already cooked meat to avoid any risk of undercooking.)

This pâté can be easily customized depending on what leftovers you have in the fridge. You can add mushrooms, your favourite herbs, and so on. What’s important is to include some good fat—not only to prevent dryness but also to help the pâté set firmly once cooled.

9 months ago | [YT] | 0

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It's been a while since I made new vinegar. I'm still well stocked with lavender and elderflower vinegar, but I had some leftover orange peels—so why waste them? This is one of the most aromatic vinegars, I think. I personally love it for cleaning. The sweet and strong orange scent, combined with cinnamon, star anise, and pine twigs, creates a wonderful fragrance. You can start counting down to Christmas time! Just kidding.

I set it up over two weeks ago, so it should be ready for straining any time now. It's very easy to make. Unlike other vinegars I've made, I closed the jar with a lid and didn’t have to stir it every day.

Here’s how to make it:

You need:

A jar – any size will do. Just make sure to wash and scald it first.

Fresh orange peels or any citrus peels. You can freeze them until you have a large batch, then defrost and use them for vinegar. I just kept mine in the fridge for a week, collecting them daily.

A couple of cinnamon sticks

A few star anise

1 teaspoon of honey or sugar per 1 litre

Mineral water (or boiled tap water if the quality in your area is good). It works with my tap water, but when I made vinegar twice at a friend’s place in a big city, it molded after a few days—even though the jars were properly washed and scalded. I’m sure it was a water quality issue.


Add everything to the jar and pour in enough water to cover everything completely. Add the honey and stir a bit. Close the lid tightly and set it aside for about 3 weeks. When it’s ready, strain through a muslin cloth.

For cleaning:

For heavy-duty cleaning: use a 50:50 vinegar-to-water ratio.

For light cleaning: use 20% vinegar and 80% water.


Don’t forget to try it as a fabric softener in your laundry! This is my favourite way to use my vinegars. Every wash has a different scent. For my 5 kg washing machine, I use about 1/4 cup of vinegar directly in the drawer, followed by 20–25 drops of essential oils. This is where the fun starts—you can customize the scent however you like!

9 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Easter is just around the corner. Here's a simple idea: swap out any plastic decor for something you can recycle after the holiday. I usually use glycerin soap or beeswax to create simple decorations. The egg in this photo was made from a glycerin soap base and painted with mica powders. The nest was made from foraged birch twigs collected from the ground after a storm. After Easter, the egg will be melted down and turned into soap, and the nest will be used to make fire starters. This way, I don’t need to store any decor items in the tiny space I live in. If you’re using beeswax or soy wax, you can use organic crayons as colorants when melting the wax.

9 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Did you ever consider using handmade soaps and soywax or beeswax to make autumn decor? Well, this is one of my favourite ways. After season, soaps will be cut in pieces, melted, and converted to square soaps and used. And decor pieces made from beeswax or soywax will be melted and used for making various candles or fire starters. Nothing will be wasted. More importantly, there is no plastic that will end up in landfills.
Stay tuned. I will share a video on how to make pumpkins...

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

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Do you drink or eat fermented foods? If not, will I be able to convince you to make your own organic beetroot kvass with tons of health benefits? It only takes 4-5 days, deadly easy and delicious. Watch the space. I will share the full process soon + science research to back up its benefits ♥️♥️

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