Soapmaking is an ancient art. You can make your own at home with some very basic ingredients. I usually do a hot process soap which is one that you cook in the pot after you mix together the fat and the lye. But, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s start…
To dry your freshly harvested herbs from your garden, don’t turn on the oven or invest in an expensive food-dehydrator–use your microwave! Drying takes just a couple of minutes, if you’re careful. Line a diner plate with 3 paper towels. Loosely cover the towel with the herbs. In the picture,…