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@@darkridearts great! It is pretty hot though to be baking bread right now. In the follow-up, we bake the bread in Mr. Sweet’s grill so we don’t heat up the house.

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I really appreciate the love 💕. As for my pronunciation of the word “herb”…. Welllll, saying herb with a silent h is how I learned to say it! Like honest, honor, and heir, for me, the h is silent in the word herb. Most people I know in the States say herb 🌿 with a silent h. I have friends in Europe and Australia who pronounce the H in the word herb. We do pronounce the H when we say the name “Herb.” 🧍‍♂️ I really don’t know why that is. But after years and years of using a silent h, I’m not sure I can make the switch. 🤪

I use the h in herb. Typically, this is how we say it in the U.S.

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You are correct that Vitamin E has no antibacterial properties. That means it can’t stop bacterial growth. However, due to the antioxidant properties of Vitamin E, it does help extend the life of our salves. Keeping with the definition of preservative of "prolonging life", Vitamin E prolongs the life of our salves. Using the term preservative fits when using this understanding.

Ginger is warm and delicious. I prefer it as an oil over the tea, lol. Mr. Sweet and I did a video together about which tea we prefer - ginger or peppermint. I'm Team Peppermint. Mr. Sweet is Team Ginger. Blended together the two teas are wonderful! You should watch it. It's a fun video. But I digress! A video covering the differences in notes is on my to-do list. I hope to have that out soon, so keep an eye out! Thank you for your feedback.

Yes! I used 1 cup of dried cat's claw bark in 12 ounces of olive oil when I made my latest cold infusion. Dry and Cold infusions are a bit different. You can find the basic recipe for both here: www.sweetherbinlivin.com/herbs-essential-oils/herbal-oil-salves-infusions

What kind of drawing salve are you looking for? There are several different kinds.

Awesome. Thanks, Ben! 🍎❤️

You can use them fresh or dry to make teas or tinctures. When using fresh herbs, I typically use 4 ounces of herb in 16 ounces of menstruum. I use 2 ounces of herb in 16 ounces of menstruum when using dried herbs. The time it takes to dry herbs can depend on your drying method. Did you see part one where I dried my herbs in my dehydrator? czcams.com/video/c9Z5oQEVIM8/video.html

Oh Mr. Sweet… should I make a list or provide photographic evidence of “half measure” projects still needing to be completed. 🤣🤣🤣

Projects don’t count, because if I’m breathing I’m not done. I’m just pacing myself.

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I used almost 4 oz of water for the first recipe.

www.sweetherbinlivin.com/herbs-essential-oils/diy-poo-pourri-bathroom-amp-toilet-air-freshener

It’s in the description, but I’ve shared it here too.

That sounds like a yummy option. I might try that for the winter, but I’ll need to purchase vanilla essential oil. I think that’s one I DON’T have.

@@SweetHerbinLivin I love the warmth of vanilla. I do like pairing it with other oils like orange, clove, clary sage, and peppermint. (Not a specific blend, just a list of oils that I like pairing it with.) But, I love it on its own.

@@busywithdogs I might try vanilla, orange, and clove. That might even make a great combination for a relaxing bath.

@@SweetHerbinLivin I bet it would be.

Keeping the spray out of the reach of kiddos is important!

That sounds like a great blend! This should last a couple of months or so.

Thank you, Staci! I really appreciate your feedback.

Lavender and peppermint often blend well together. They work very well together in relaxing muscles and nerves and helping let go of stress. A good question to ask is, "What are you using the blend to help with?" Lavender blends well with sweet orange, bergamot, lemongrass, patchouli, vetiver, ylang ylang, and frankincense!

@@SweetHerbinLivin definitely not ylang ylang. I can’t stand that one. I’ll try peppermint

@@darkridearts ylang ylang doesn’t do much for me either.

Greetings! And thank you 😊

It seems to work exactly the same keeping in mind that fermenting with honey takes longer than sugar. If you try it, let me know how it works for you!

@@SweetHerbinLivin After I wrote you I watched several videos and read a few articles and two people had tried honey and it took longer to ferment and had a slightly different taste so I just went with the cane sugar... :))

@@user-vx7hg3nn4v - I’m glad you did what works for you.

@@SweetHerbinLivin so far so good!

The wind blowing herbicides or pesticides around in a neighborhood is a real concern. Best to be wise and find somewhere else to harvest your herbs.

🤣🤣🤣 I said something about needing to have a talking to with my camera person.

You could make a clover blend tea! 🫖

Gotta keep an eye on Mr. Sweet. 🤣🤣🤣

The gladiolus flower remedy is uplifting. I want to use the word “straightening”. Like courage to move forward. Shoulders back. Posture straight and positive determination. That sort of thing. I still use it since I have plenty of mother essence. The Fayetteville Herb Shop was a special place. I miss you and my amazing Shop family.

Thank you!

You’re welcome. It’s so easy to make a flower essence. I appreciate Dr. Bach and all he did.

Good to know. I’ll make sure to not add salt until the recipe calls for it!

Hard Red would work better with the Kamut as it has a higher gluten content. Soft white is better for cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, etc. I tried using soft white to see if it would mimic traditional bread flour in the recipe. I haven’t done that again.

Thank you so much! Please keep experimenting 😊

I’m using the recipe from The Rose Homestead and the levain from The Perfect Loaf. Kamut sourdough recipe - therosehomestead.com/whole-grain-kamut-sourdough-bread/ Levain - www.theperfectloaf.com/what-is-a-levain-and-how-is-it-different-from-a-starter/ Now, all I’m using is Kamut flour and it’s turning out even better. This is my latest using pure Kamut in my levain, sourdough starter, and the loaf with just a little bit more water - czcams.com/video/I0E9rsKn-0M/video.html

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Get that sweet Chicken Nugget a scale!

Busted! That's true. When it comes to baking though, a recipe is a good thing to follow - sort of. 😂😂😂😂

He is risen indeed! Thanks so much. Let me know how yours turns out!

Sounds like you might have a moderate constitution. We also can have a secondary structure that affects us as well. Have you tried using chlorophyll to support your blood?

No but I have in the past. I will get back on this. I wonder what the recommended amount of time is in taking this? Thank you Beth

Thanks Sandra. The Herb Shop was such a special place. What a great community. We miss you and all of our other customers too. And it is so easy to make up our own culinary herbs.

Spelt might work. I've used it many, many moons ago. I may see if I have some and try that out as well! What a great tip. Thanks!

You’re welcome; hope it’ll work for you! Mary’s way of doing it is so uncomplicated and quick compared to most videos; you might like that too. :)

@@franciewalls5830 - Oh yes, I used Mary's recipe from the Rose Homestead in this video. It's a great recipe. I think I just need more water, but I do like adding the levain in as well. I've tried more water since this video and it turned out very nicely!

I had let my starter get thin! I don't think I even realized how thin! I do use a scale AND I haven't been using the proofing drawer anymore. I have been using my stove top "Keep Warm" area, with a trick added in, to keep the levain and the sourdough itself at the right temperature. Thanks so much for your feedback. I'll double-check my starter to be sure it's thick.

Glad you like it. It doesn’t leave your hands with a strong smell which means it doesn’t get on your contacts.

This is one of Mr Sweet’s favorites.