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Vegan Soy and Cashew yoghurt

30 October 2023 8 Comments

I love cheese and yoghurt and eat them regularly. The high protein of these foods is an important part of my vegetarian diet, and I “Vegan Soy and Cashew yoghurt”

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Halloween Soap Making Idea

10 October 2023 No Comments

I love Halloween. Any excuse to decorate my home is high on my list, and with Halloween, it’s especially easy. All you need to do “Halloween Soap Making Idea”

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Frankincense Face Cream

4 October 2023 12 Comments

If you have been following my Blog for a while now, you would know I like to DIY almost everything. I do this for several “Frankincense Face Cream”

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Apple Pie Filling

25 September 2023 2 Comments

At different times of the year, apples can be a great price or a bit on the expensive side. It all depends on the natural “Apple Pie Filling”

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Making Natural Mineral Makeup

27 June 2023 4 Comments

Making your own all-natural mineral makeup is easier than you think. With just a few ingredients, you can match any skin colour, and you can “Making Natural Mineral Makeup”

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Edam – Cheese Making at Home

11 May 2023 No Comments

I have always been a big fan of DIY. It makes my life fuller, saves me money, and is more sustainable than mass-consumer culture. One “Edam – Cheese Making at Home”

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Plum Curd Tarts

11 May 2023 No Comments

In April, I posted about making plum sauce. It was delicious, but I can only eat so much plum sauce in a year. I had “Plum Curd Tarts”

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Sweet Plum Sauce

5 April 2023 2 Comments

I had an excellent plum harvest from my little tree this year. I had so many plums that I could make plum jam and two “Sweet Plum Sauce”

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International Women’s Day 2023 Presentation for The Granite Belt She Hive

9 March 2023 4 Comments

I had the pleasure of presenting at the International Women’s Day event for the Granite Belt She Hive today, and I would like to thank “International Women’s Day 2023 Presentation for The Granite Belt She Hive”

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Amish Black Drawing Salve

27 February 2023 13 Comments

I do lots of gardening, and while I know I should keep my gardening gloves on, I often don’t. Consequently, it is not unusual for “Amish Black Drawing Salve”

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Another great soap class at Grounded Village on Sa Another great soap class at Grounded Village on Saturday. Contact me if you're interested in learning how to make soap.
Quark with chive oil. Chives straight out of the g Quark with chive oil. Chives straight out of the garden, whipped up with olive oil using a stick blender, then drizzled over homemade quark. The most delicious food is often the simplest.  Quark recipe on my blog, Living Simply with Valerie
All set up for a cheesemaking class. A wonderful b All set up for a cheesemaking class. A wonderful blend of learning, food and fun.
Creams and body butters are oil-based solutions th Creams and body butters are oil-based solutions that work great in some places and at certain times of the year. However, you need a lotion, not a cream, at other times and places. The difference is the added water. Aqueous or water-based lotions are light on the skin and fare much better in Queensland’s hot, humid conditions and other similar climates. They are also easy to make.

Recipe on teh blog, Living Simply with Valerie
More amazing soaps and soap makers from the soap c More amazing soaps and soap makers from the soap class at Grounded Village Studio in Jumboomba. Next class is scheduled for 5 July 2025
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