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11 Energizing Microgreen Smoothie Recipes for a Nutritious Boost
Looking for healthy recipes? Microgreens pack a nutritious punch! 🌱 Try these 11 delicious smoothie recipes featuring these tiny powerhouse leaves. From berry-licious to tropical bliss, there's a flavor for every mood. What's your favorite microgreen smoothie? 👇 https://rusticwise.com/microgreen-smoothie-recipes/ #microgreens #smoothie #recipes | healthy recipes |
Animal Fat Soap: Recipes for Lard and Tallow Soap
🧼 Crafting soap from animal fat is an ancient technique using only distilled water, lye, and rendered fat like beef tallow or pig lard. We'll explore common animal fats' properties, demonstrate rendering, and guide you through a simple cold process soap recipe using beef tallow. Plus, check out a recipe for a soap blending lard with vegetable oil. #soapmaking #lard #tallow #soap | tallow soap recipe | lard soap recipe |
9 Sandwich Superstars: Microgreens Sandwich Recipes
🥪 Looking for healthy recipes for sandwiches? Boost your sandwiches with mighty microgreens! From avocado toast to grilled cheese, these tiny greens pack a big nutritional punch. Check out these tasty microgreens sandwich ideas and let us know your favorite! 👇 https://rusticwise.com/microgreens-sandwich/ #microgreens #recipes | healthy recipes |
Container Gardening with Chili Peppers
Dive into the wonderful world of growing hot chili pepperd indoors! Chili peppers make great container plants. Check out our full guide on growing this culinary plant in containers! #growing #gardening #container #indoorgrowing #chili
Sprout Smart: Tips for Safely Enjoying Raw Sprouts
Raw Sprouts: Friend or Foe? 🤔 Dive into the safety concerns surrounding these crunchy greens. We'll explore potential health risks, share essential food safety tips, and reveal which groups should steer clear of raw sprouts. Get the facts before your next salad! #sprouts #sprouting #foodsafety | sprout safety | raw sprouts
Peanut Butter and Bacon Bread: A Sweet and Savory Delight
Bacon and peanut butter - an unexpected pairing that's surprisingly delicious! 😋 Try this quick bread recipe: https://rusticwise.com/peanut-butter-bacon-bread/ Bake this tasty loaf for a sweet and savory breakfast or snack!
How To Clean Refrigerator Condenser Coils
✨ Cleaning fridge condenser coils is an often neglected task. But neglecting to keep this vital part clean can reduce the efficiency of your refrigerator. Luckily, this is a fairly easy task you can do in an afternoon. Here's a simple 5-step guide on getting those fridge condenser coils sparkling clean! #cleaning #fridge #homemaintenance | condenser in refrigerator | refrigerator condenser |
Natural Preservatives for Soap: Here's What You Need To Know
Hey there, soap enthusiasts! 👋 Ever wondered if your handmade soaps need preservatives? Well, you're in for a treat! We'll dive into when preservatives are necessary, why most handmade soaps can skip them, and the key difference between antioxidants (like vitamin E oil) and actual preservatives. Let's get sudsy and learn together! 🧼✨ #soapmaking #soap #DIY #handmade | natural preservatives for soap
Corn Shoots: Grow This Surprisingly Sweet Food in 1 Week
🌽 If you're looking for a quick and easy food to grow, look no further than corn shoots. Grown in dark conditions to bring out the sweetness, this veggie can be grown in a shallow container in your kitchen. Check out our step by step tutorial! #corn #microgreens #gardening | corn shoots |
Foraging Pine Needles: Pine Needle Tea Recipe & Cooking Ideas
🌲 Pine trees belong to a group of wild edible conifers, which also includes spruce and fir trees. Foraging pine needles is available to anyone looking to harvest nature’s bounty. We'll cover everything from foraging techniques to practical uses, including the preparation of pine needle tea. Plus, check out a roundup of 5 pine needle recipes! #foraging #wildfood #edibleplant | pine needle foraging |
Is It Okay To Use a Soap Bar for Hair?
🧼 Liquid shampoos or shampoo bars provide conditioning properties that keep hair follicles moisturized and help maintain a healthy scalp. But what happens if you use a plain bar of soap, whether store-bought or homemade? Let's take a closer look at what happens when you regularly shampoo with plain bar soap and how pH affects scalp and hair. #haircare #selfcare #hacks | soap bar for hair |
Sugars and Sorbitol in Soap: How Sweet It Is
🧼 Using sugars or sorbitol in soap is a great way to enhance the texture of soap and boost lather. Sugars and sorbitol act as humectants, which draw moisture to the skin. But did you know, adding extra sugar can change your soap batter in key ways? Let's look at how sorbitol or sugar in soap affects soap bars, and how to use it properly! #soap #soapmaking #DIY #homemade | sugar in soap |
Cleaning Wood Cutting Boards with Lemon + Other Cleaning Tips
Ever wondered how to clean and disinfect a wooden cutting board, especially after cutting raw meat, seafood, or poultry? We've rounded up several effective ways to help you keep those cutting boards clean and sanitary! #cleaning #kitchen #foodsafety | cleaning wood cutting board with lemon | deep cleaning wood cutting board |
Eating Cattails: Foraging Tips + 5 Cattail Recipes
Did you know cattails are edible? 😋 The two common types of cattail found throughout North America are southern cattail (Typha domingensis) and broad-leaved cattail (Typha latifolia L.). The broad-leaved cattail is the most common which is why it also goes by common cattail, broadleaf cattail,cat o’nine tails, Cossack asparagus, or bulrushes. Check out foraging tips plus a roundup of 5 tasty cattail recipes! #foraging #wildfood #edibleplant #cattail | cattail plant eating | cattail recipes |
Composting Hair from Pets and Humans
For those who have a compost pile or practice vermicomposting, you may have wondered whether hair is suitable for composting. While composting is an excellent method to minimize your environmental impact, you might be unsure if human or pet hair can be safely incorporated into your backyard compost. We'll provide insider advice on the right circumstances for adding hair to your compost mixture. #compost #composting #gardening | hair in compost | composting hair | dog hair in compost |