Very Simple Petite Fours

PETITE FOURS TIPS .1. I sometimes like to use Dry Candy Fondant. Add water to consistency (color and flavor). Heat but NEVER boil or get too hot. I forget what the exact temp is then I remember temp should not reach over 100 degrees! Re-heat when it cools too much. Use of a candy thermometer is a great way to keep safe on heating. (Heating too much causes icing to thicken - add more water if this

Benefits of Shea and Mango Butter

Our Body Butter Our NEW rich creamy Body Butter or Heel Balm is made with pure Shea Butter and Mango Butter. The benefits of shea butter have been known for centuries. Some of its benefits include: healing skin cracks, minor burns, help to smooth wrinkles, reduces razor irritation, reduces blemishes and scarring & restores elasticity to skin. These are just a few of its many positive benefits.

Flowers and Essential Oils

Flowers have been used for centuries for therapeutic and beautifying properties and we still use them today in perfume, skin and hair care products.All flowers have essential oil in the petals,and this can be extracted in various ways including distillation and pressing. Aromatherapy, using essential oils from plants, dates back to ancient Egyptian times. Today oils can be bought from good health

Cookies, Cakes & Homemade Bread pcs

Oatmeal Chocolate CookiesOrganic Apple & Plum BreadOrganic Apple & Plum homemade Bread. Blending all ingredients. New Homemade Cake. This is a picture of a sliced piece. See how it's marbled.All handmade except the candy pieces I used. Twizzlers and bubble gum. Homemade pumpkin pie. I didn't get a chance to take a picture before it was eaten by my fam.Organic Apple & Plum Bread after homemade

Your Personal Dressing Style

NATURAL TYPE. This type has a relaxed style that begs ease of movement and fun. Your instinctive style draws you to nature, which inspires most of your color. Nothing bright for you, you are attraced to to vegetable dyes like sienna, ochre and indigo.For prints, you prefer paisleys, checks, plaids and stripes (but nothing too bold). You love texture, and can wear (wool blends) woollens and nubby

ROSES

Uses for fallen petals. I found this old recipe and I wanted to share it. I also have a few recipes for homemade jam and scones using fresh lavender buds.ROSE PETAL JAM1 lb red rose petals juice, 2 lemons, 1 pint water, 3lb sugarNOTE: for best flavor and results, only petals of fresh young buds should be used. Cut petals into thin strips, arrange on plates, sprinkle over juice of 1 lemon. Stand

How to Apply Foundation

Post updated since 2008. There are the basic formulations of foundation: liquid, cream, mineral, powder, and cream to powder. The formulation you use should depend on a few factors: Do you have a lot of excess shine? Do you have patches of dry, flaky skin? Are there dark circles, blemishes or other areas on the skin you would like to minimize? What texture feels comfortable on your skin?ever