While I have been making homemade soap for eleven years, I really only use three tried-and-true recipes as a routine. I love the goat's milk recipe that I use and it is quite popular with many people. Folks also like the addition of honey and oatmeal as a gentle exfoliant in the winter. The traditional white soap is also popular since it is also made with all vegetable oils. I have made cucumber soap for oily skin and also chocolate soap and peanut butter soap just for fun.
However, I have decided to spend my summer days experimenting with new recipes, especially ones using beer. After reading many websites for advice, I have started with some basic plans using Troegs Pale Ale. That's what Tom has on tap so it's easy for me to use! The first thing I've learned is that the beer must be really FLAT so patience is the key. I've had little containers of beer sitting around getting flat for several days. It helps to use the stick blender and whip them up on occasion to speed up the process. Once flat, they go in the freezer.
My blog posts will feature each recipe and lessons learned.
About Me
- Lori Jo
- I have a wonderful family who supports my many hobbies including singing, soapmaking, wine tasting and rabbits. I recently retired from teaching English as a Second Language and love to travel. I started making soap in 1999 when we were showing goats in milk as a 4-H project. All of my soaps are made with pure oils and no animal fats. All fragrances are from essential oils. Store-bought "soap" is really a detergent. My soap will leave your skin clean and moisturized. Try some!
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