Thanks for educating me Prairie.. That is really cool and my son would love to do it as a science project I'm sure!
okay, this process kinda sounds like what people do to make that old fashioned alchol moon shine! YIKES! lol! I would be careful what I chose to ferment... we have come up with many medicinal forms from this process too! Through out history of man.
The label on a jar we bought says the amount of alcohol is less than 0.5 %--like that of apple juice. I don't know how apple juice or vinegar or anything else is tested; so I can't really speak to that issue. I'm guessing that the starters are different if you want to end up with alcohol rather than vinegar and that the fermentation process is different, too, but I'm not sure. Maybe someone else will know. I'd be glad if someone else would like to help research this with me. Here's some more info: http://www.nutrition4health.org/noha...ombuchaTea.htm I'm editing this to say that if it says this page cannot be found, look for small letters saying you can access nutrition4 health anyway. On their home page, type in kombucha in the search box and then select the first site that is not an advertisement--the third one down. The article addresses some of these issues and says that, depending on how long you let it process, you will get anything from sweet-sour tea to vinegar.
Are you saying that you have done this process? What medicinal forms have you discovered? Here's a recipe I just found and hope to try soon. It could be posted under "House and Home," or here, because it's more basic than many other recipes. Homemade mayo, makes about 2 cups. 3 large egg yolks--beat in mixer until slightly thick then add: 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 t dijon mustard 1 t sea salt--Beat until blended, then on high speed very slowly add: 1 1/2 cups oil (could be a combo of olive oil and others) Beat until well incorporated, maybe 10 minutes. Then, stirring by hand, add: 2 Tablespoons hot water 2 more teaspoons lemon juice 1 t more salt My mother made her own mayonnaise for years, but I think she used vinegar instead of lemon juice.
Great recipe. Thanks! ...well...my towels are still not as fluffy as a dryer would be...but I am saving money by not using the dryer! So, this makes me very happy!..now back to hanging laundry on my lovely little rack.
Yikes, I was speaking as 'we" in the people of the world hehe, not myself! YIKES! Lol! HAHA< GULP NOT EVEN! I am just saying you have to be careful what you ferment thats all... I mean look what mildewed bread makes? An antibiotic to some that is deadly to me... One reason we have guidelines out there is to have a system of checks and balances, its easy to take normal things and make something very deadly on accident was what I was getting at. But that experitmenting is a good thing as well because there have been many of good things that have come from them.
TMom, I kinda thought that's what you meant.:lol: But I was hoping maybe there was a chance that you knew a bit more about this particular recipe that the rest of us didn't.
Have you tried tossing them in the dryer for just 5 or 10 minutes when you bring them in? It still helps with the electric, but the should fluff up alot. When I bring in my diapers from the line I have to do this... they come in so stiff they could stand on their own (I will try to take a pic of that today for fun..lol).
Well...the whole point of me doing this is to save $. So, I am trying not to use the dryer at all. I am sure it would work though! I know what you mean about them standing on their own~ too funny
nope sorry, though I have made my own perfumes, and foofoo water I dont know about this one... I have heard that mint is good for colds though, especially the fresh completely it. So I would use mint tea for alergies and colds, with a bit of honey. ANother thing to be cautious of, I know cautions because of my alergies... honey from your local area can bring n an alergic reaction to someone who has major allergies to the plants in thier area. I was told not to get local honey by a doctor.... weird I know!
This is a long shot, but could you use a little fabric softener in a spray bottle, diluted with water, and spritz the clothing when they are still moist. I remember growing up, we had to hang our cloths and linens every day. Even when the weather was bad we had to hang. Unless it was raining, then we were aloud to use the drier. Handsome can't stand the stiff towels. He says it feels like he is drying with sandpaper.:lol: I do not mind it. Patty
Well, I hung my clothes out as long as I could, and used the spray thingy....But in the middle of the winder it's not the easiest thing to do, dry clothing in the house. Being as today it's -5 degrees right now. So, I've been back to using the dryer for a while, and when it gets warm enough I am looking forward to hanging everying in my back room again
I would never use cloth pads, but I do use the Moon Cup (similar to the Diva cup or Keeper) I've been using it for about six years and LOVE it. I would have used it before then had I known about it. I love feeling like I'm not on my period and only having to empty it about once/twice a day. It's freedom! Kristine
