Soap, Homemade, Natural, Vegan, Soap Logs

Two of the newest soap logs - or loaves

Just before cutting

What you see before you are two homemade vegan soap logs just out of the mold, posing for a photo.

'Peaches & Almonds'
(polite applause encouraged) 

'Raspberry Sorbet'

Sprinkled with Real Dried, Crushed Raspberries
from our humble raspberry patch
(The one the bunnies didn't get)

You have no idea how much fun this is!

For anyone who's ever wanted to have the whole thing - to cut it into whatever size bars or shapes they want.... Please see my Etsy Shop for this whole soap log listing. And, of course, you'll find many other gorgeous fruity, floral, herbal, woodsy, etc. handcrafted, vegan soaps there as well, in individual bars.

Each soap is hand cut, labeled, and wrapped in a cello bag, then sealed with a gold seal. They make perfect gifts for Mother's Day, Thinking of You, Birthday, etc.

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'Raspberry Sorbet'

Natural, Handcrafted Vegan Soap
Fresh, Fruity, Delicious!

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Lavender Soap, Vegan, Homemade, Lavender Bud

'Lavender Bud'

Handcrafted, Natural Vegan Soap

    

Springtime is finally upon us, and we've got a number of new natural, vegan soaps at both our Etsy Store and our website. (See links below.)  If you're looking for a visually interesting and fragrant bar of homemade vegan soap, our Lavender Bud definitely fits that description!

This beautiful bar of Lavender Bud homemade soap has the same great, silky and moisturizing lather of all our handcrafted, vegan soaps. Always mild, this particular soap has an amazing lavender and vanilla, plus slightly woodsy and earthy fragrance, accomplished by a combination of Essential Oils and Quality Fragrance Oils. It's luscious!

Real lavender buds were sprinkled on and embedded in the top for an exotic touch and extra fragrance.  Avoid the harsh, drying chemicals of mass-produced, store-bought soaps. Treat your skin to beautiful natural goodness!

Each fragrant bar of Lavender Bud homemade vegan soap comes wrapped in its own distinctive label and enclosed in a clear cello bag - ready for gift giving.

100% Natural Base Oils, Vegan

Appx. 4.5-5.0 oz. per bar.

Check it out!

'Lemon Verbena'

Another Natural, Handcrafted Vegan Soap

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Pears & Berries Natural Vegan Handcrafted Soap

Another natural, vegan handcrafted soap from HomemadeSoapnSuch!

Made with all-natural base oils and a quality fragrance oil, fruity Pears & Berries is a fun, visually appealing homemade soap with little red 'berries' throughout. Present this to your little ones the next time they're reluctant to take a bath!

Pears & Berries homemade, hand cut, vegan soap produces a lovely fruity lather. You can trust HomemadeSoapnSuch handcrafted vegan soaps to be kind to the most sensitive skin. They contain no artificial colors or preservatives, which are often found among the long list of ingredients in commercial soaps. Note: Our ingredient list is always short!

Don't forget to get one for the guest bath. And remember Mom? She would enjoy Pears & Berries too (although you probably don't have to coax her to take a bath).

Large 4.5+ oz. Bars

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Valentine's Day Homemade Soap Sachet

 Amber Romance Homemade Soap Sachet

Many bloggers are busy getting projects ready for Valentine's Day, and I'm no exception.

What you see in the photo above is an Amber Romance Homemade Soap Sachet - a sweet, fragrant gift for Valentine's  Day- or any day!  This cute sachet would make the perfect gift for Mom, Grandma, Friend, Auntie, Teacher - and a delightful hostess gift.

With a little amber, a little musk, a tad floral and a hint of vanilla, this Amber Romance homemade soap sachet has a delicious fragrance. Tuck it in the dresser drawer along with your dainties to make them smell lovely. And of course, the natural, vegan soap bar can later be used as a shower or bath soap.

A black organza sachet, homemade Amber Romance vegan soap bar, extra-sturdy foil heart, and a little deep-red paper make this a pretty and fun gift for just about everyone on your gift list.

P.S. Any of our homemade vegan soaps make great gifts - for Valentine's Day or any occasion. Be sure to check them out!

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Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Homemade Soap - 'Tranquility'

'Tranquility'

Homemade Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Soap
Made with essential oils

Remember the cartoon that read, 'I've got one nerve left, and you're getting on it!' Well, if you ever feel like that, or if you've simply spent too much time looking at a computer monitor, or you don't think you can bear one more fight between the kids, do I have a treat for you!

'Tranquility' is the perfect stress-relieving soap. A combination of essential oils, including eucalyptus and lemongrass, this amazing all-natural bar of handcrafted, vegan soap will make you want to stay in the shower or bath while the fragrance soothes you, clears your head, and calms your frayed nerves.

Breathe deeply. Slowly. The scent of this gorgeous bar soap soothes and calms. Trust me.


You might want to hide it.

Just sayin'

'Tranquility'

Homemade Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Soap

Large 4.5+ oz. bars

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Anglophile Friday - Highland Cattle

A face only a mother could love...

In my mind's eye, I see these Highland Cattle on a farm owned by Fred Flintstone - with pileated woodpeckers hammering away in the nearby trees.

Highland Cattle. Yes, I'm straying a bit from my typically England post, but there is something so fascinating about Highland Cattle!  This past summer when my cousin was visiting, we were on our way to Colfax (in a big hurry, I might add, to get her to a dental appointment on time) and on Hwy M, north of Colfax, we drove past a herd of Highland Cattle. I SO wanted to get a photo of them. Since I didn't have time to stop and take the photo at that time, and even if I had tried on the way back, the sun would have been on the wrong side...I went at a later time to get the photos.

Aren't they gorgeous creatures! (in a strange sort of way).

Here's lookin' at you, kid!

From Wikipedia.org:

'Highlands are known as a hardy breed due to the rugged nature of their native Scottish Highlands, with high rainfall and strong winds. Highland cattle have been successfully established in many temperate countries and indeed in countries where winters are substantially colder than Scotland's such as central Europe and Canada.

Their hair provides protection during the cold winters and their skill in browsing for food enables them to survive in steep mountain areas. They both graze and browse and eat plants which many other cattle avoid. The meat tends to be leaner than most beef because Highlands get most of their insulation from their thick shaggy hair rather than subcutaneous fat. The coat makes them a good breed for cold northern climates and they are able to thrive in outdoor conditions that would defeat most other breeds of domestic beef cattle. As such, Highland cattle are able to produce beef at a reasonable gross margin from inhospitable land that would otherwise normally be incapable of rendering a profit agriculturally.

Whilst the UK domestic and worldwide popularity of Highland cattle has made trade in pedigree beasts occasionally the most lucrative - mainly on account of their handsome appearance - they are at their best agriculturally when used to produce beef in a cold climate from poor pasture and forage.'  Read More...

Posing for his senior portrait

Doesn't he look just CUDDLY???

and even more info. because enquiring minds want to know, right?  :-)


Wouldn't you like to find one of those under the Christmas tree? But I want to get mine when it's a cute little calf.

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'Highland Tweed'

Natural, Vegan, Handcrafted Soap

Having nothing at all to do with Highland Cattle

Just in case you were wondering...

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In the Backyard - Truck Tire

I can't begin to tell you how much more stuff I notice, since I got my new camera. It's nothing fancy, and is really what they categorize as a 'point and shoot,' but it does give me the ability to walk around, taking pictures of things I like. Believe it or not, I liked this. It's the wheel and tire on an old truck that sits next to our garden. And I see that it's already been decorated for fall: a little nesting material, some moss, rust, and a cobweb. I feel like I stumbled upon someone's little treasure box.

I know some of you, like Jen and Amy and Sandra, find wonderful treasures daily, which you show us in gorgeous photographs. Others comb thrift stores and estate sales for vintage items. I love looking at those things. And others come up with the most clever crafts or jewelry, or items of furniture you restore - or recipes you share with us.

So, what's your favorite treasure of late?

I'm still looking for that 1950s pair of young boy burgandy and black hockey skates - that I wish I'd not given away... probably 10 years ago. And we won't mention the teddy bear.

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'Christmas Tea'

Cranberry & Spice

Natural, Vegan, Handcrafted Soap

 

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Pomegranate Orange Scones Recipe

Okay, before I get to the recipe, I have to admit that until last week, I'd never tasted a pomegranate in my life. When this deep, dark secret was revealed, my granddaughter and my next door neighbor lady, who just happened to deliver a few pomegranates, were horrified. Bethany proceeded to peel the pomegranate right then and there, and I was initiated into the wonderful world of arils.

 dvdbeaver.com

So I ate my first pomegranate arils. Eating pomegranate arils was a lot like eating really sweet and juicy fruit at the same time as chewing on dry field corn. But the juicy part disappears and you're left with a bit of mealy stuff in your mouth.

If you didn't grow up on a farm, you might not have eaten dry field corn. It's not something that our mother served us at the dinner table, of course, but a kid eats dry field corn for the same reason that they lick a block of salt that's been set out in the pasture for the cows or drink out of a mud puddle.


Pomegranate Orange (Chocolate) Scones, Recipe:
Makes seventeen 3.5 inch scones

The original recipe, which I tweaked a bit, was found at runningtothekitchen.com

4 c. all purpose flour
1 c. butter, cubed
2/3 c. sugar
2 t. salt
2 T. baking powder
1 t. baking soda

1 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1/3 c. orange zest
6 oz. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 c. pomegranate arils (in this case, it was all the arils from two pomegranates)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Spray heavy jelly roll pan with no-stick cooking spray.

Combine flours, butter, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until finely mixed.

In a small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients except chocolate chips and pomegranate arils. Pour wet ingredients into stand mixer and mix together on medium speed until incorporated. Add 6 oz. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and mix into the rest.

Fold in pomegranate arils.

Drop by large spoonfuls onto baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden brown on top and edges.

Best served warm with REAL Wisconsin butter!

And the mealy stuff doesn't hang around your mouth. It works well into the whole scheme of the scone.

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So I just now took them out of the oven and have a buttered scone sitting here in front of me. I took a bite...........................  Here's my assessment:

Tender and Delicious!! Lots of pomegranate arils, plenty of orange zest, and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips are a terrific combination.

This would be a nice treat early on Christmas morning, to go along with your freshly-brewed coffee or tea!

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'Christmas Morning'

Berries, Spice, Balsam

Natural, Vegan, Handcrafted Soap

Large, 4.5-5 oz. bars

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Anglophile Friday - Thirsk to Carlton Miniott North Yorkshire

Thirsk, Town Center
North Yorkshire

 Market Day

Everything a Dog Could Want

 Town Center

Other Side

Remember Darrowby?

The fictional town in the James Herriot, All Creatures Great and Small series

Carlton Miniott - just 2.2 miles down the road from Thirsk

Phone Box Graveyard at Carlton Miniott

Photo by Reuters

So there we were, driving east along the A61 on our way to Thirsk, when we came upon a yard full of red phone boxes in various states of decay. I couldn't believe it. I wanted to take them all with me and find loving homes for them -  starting with mine.

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 'Olde Thyme Christmas'

Natural, Vegan, Handcrafted

Luscious Fragrance

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Vanilla Bean & Cocoa Vegan Handcrafted Soap

'Vanilla Bean & Cocoa'

Handcrafted Vegan Soap

Homemade Vanilla Bean & Cocoa Vegan Soap. What an extravagant fragrance combination! This luscious homemade soap is dark and delicious, a deep, rich vanilla with a touch of cocoa, the perfect complement.

Homemade Vanilla Bean & Cocoa Vegan Soap has a rich lather too, and is gentle and moisturizing. You will notice a huge difference between these homemade soaps and store soaps. Take a look at the ingredient list. Only natural base oils that will leave your skin feeling soft and silky. No harsh chemicals to dry and irritate your skin.

Whether you use it in the shower or bath or at the kitchen sink, you will love the mild lather and gentleness of Vanilla Bean & Cocoa Homemade Soap. This is a generous 4.5-5 oz. bar.

For a full description and ingredient list:

Check out Vanilla Bean & Cocoa as well as our other Fall and Christmas soaps at both our stores:

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Not a Baaaaaaad Experience

Trying to Follow Me Home!

It was the cutest thing I'd seen in a long time. I had just been to a 'vintage' school house nearby (actually, the old country school in which I had attended 1st and 2nd grade). I pulled off the side of the road and took a few photos of the school. Then I drove ahead and pulled into the driveway of the schoolhouse, so that I could turn around. As I nosed into the drive, two little black goats came running from behind a nearby barn. Before I could move, they were right against the passenger side of the car. I was wishing I had electric windows, for I could have gotten a closeup shot of those cute little goats.

Trying to leave was nearly impossible, for I didn't want to run over them, and they kept crowding the car. I carefully and slowly backed out of the drive onto the road. The goats followed. I got safely clear of them and accelerated because I wanted to get out of there so the goats wouldn't get hurt or get onto the road.

I looked in my rear view mirror and the goats were running down the road after me! I stepped on the brakes and got out of the car just a second to get the photo you see above. Then I quickly got into the car again and sped off. Not that I wouldn't want those cute little goats to be at my house, but I really didn't want them out on the road where they could get hurt. I was hoping they would give up and go back home.

 'Lady, come baaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!!'

I have no idea why they were loose, unless they were just free grazing pets. Fortunately, that road is pretty remote with virtually no traffic. I'm hoping the little goats wandered back to their yard once they lost sight of the car.

I was telling a friend about this incident and it reminded her of 'Mary Had a Little Lamb,' except that I'm not Mary and they were following me away from school, not to school. :-)

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