Category: Non-edible

Spoon Butter

Spoon Butter

Anna
A great conditioner for wooden spoons and cutting boards
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 4-oz jars

Equipment

  • 4 4-oz canning jars
  • 1 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup
  • 1 saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup beeswax pellets
  • 1 cup mineral oil food grade

Instructions
 

  • Pour the mineral oil into the Pyrex measuring cup. Add the beeswax pellets.
  • Fill the saucepan half full with water. Place the Pyrex measuring cup in the saucepan.
  • Place on the stove over low heat. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.
  • Once all the pellets have completely melted and the liquid is clear, pour into the canning jars.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Cover and decorate the jar as desired.

Notes

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Grapeseed oil, coconut oil, walnut oil, or flaxseed oil can be used as alternatives to the mineral oil.
To use, scoop out just a bit with your fingers or use a rag or paper towel and rub it over your spoon or cutting board. Massage it into the wood. Let it sit at least an hour but preferably overnight. Then use a lint-free rag to wipe any excess off and give it a good buffing.
This should be repeated as needed depending on how much you use your spoon, but once a month is a good schedule.
 
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Bath Bombs

Homemade Bath Bombs

Marissa Ames, Countryside
5-ingredient version
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Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces baking soda
  • 4 ounces citric acid
  • 4 ounces epsom salts
  • 4 ounces cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp witch hazel
  • 2 tsp essential oil
  • food coloring

Instructions
 

  • In one container, mix all dry ingredients - baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts, and cornstarch. Be sure to break up any lumps.
  • In a second container, mix all wet ingredients - witch hazel, essential oil, and food coloring.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients slowly and gently a couple of drops at a time. A spritzer bottle also works.
  • Stir with a silicon spatula or a gloved hand. Add just enough liquid to make a ball that holds together.
  • Add to a mold and pack as tight as possible.
  • Keep in the mold for at least a minute to ensure it sticks together.
  • Lightly tap the mold to release.
  • Set in a cool, dry place for at least 24 hours before using them or wrapping in plastic.
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