We generally try to use frozen milk within
six to seven months. The milk’s texture is
usually a bit thinner and runnier than fresh,
which may bother some drinkers, but our
primary use for thawed milk is to keep a yo-
gurt culture going throughout winter because
we easily eat half a gallon of yogurt a week.
We can also make simple cheeses, such
as whole-milk ricotta and mozzarella, with
thawed milk. We’ve had less success using it
to make aged cheeses.
Eric Reuter
Chert Hollow FarmNorth Woods Paw Salve
Winters in the north woods are brutal. Lake
Superior throws out spectacular gales every
November and some 300 inches of snow
between the first and last snowfalls. While
we talk a lot about the tough folks who
weather those winters, the pups and felines
of the Northern Great Lakes are pretty tough,
too. That said, their paws can use some
TLC, especially when it’s minus 20 degrees
Fahrenheit outside and the wind and snow
are blowing. Apply this salve to your pet’s
paws this winter to prevent frostbitten andWWW.MOTHEREARTHNEWS.COM PBCountry Lore
When chilly winds and cold air sweep against our skin, it’s time to give some extra care to
our body’s largest organ. Believe me, your skin will thank you! As someone who’s been on
a mission to transition to a green beauty routine, I’ve found that making your own toxin-
free, environmentally friendly products is super easy. Additionally, you probably already
have most of these ingredients in your home!
The Epsom salt in this scrub will exfoliate the skin while the coconut oil nourishes and
moisturizes. Epsom salt has also been known to soothe aching muscles. Lavender essential
oil is considered a calming
agent in aromatherapy. That
winning combination makes
this homemade scrub a per-
fect gift for a loved one to
enjoy a relaxing at-home spa
day! Yield: about^1 ⁄ 2 cup.
Ingredients:- 2 tbsp organic coconut oil
-^1 ⁄ 2 cup Epsom salt - 2 fresh lavender sprigs
- 5 to 10 drops lavender
essential oil
(^1) Spoon out 2 tablespoons
of organic coconut oil into a
microwave-safe dish.
(^2) Microwave the coconut
oil for two to three 10-second
intervals, stirring each time,
until the oil is translucent. The oil gets hot very quickly, so remove the dish carefully.
(^3) Scoop^1 ⁄ 2 cup of Epsom salt into the coconut oil and mix well.
(^4) You can add more melted coconut oil or Epsom salt, depending on how conditioning
or exfoliating you want your scrub to be.
(^5) Strip the flower buds from the fresh lavender sprigs and chop them into small bits.
I picked lavender from my backyard, but you can also find lavender at most herbal and
natural food stores.
(^6) Place the lavender bits into the oil and salt mix. Add 5 to 10 drops (depending on
preference) of lavender essential oil.
(^7) Spoon your scrub into a small jar. I tie on a twine bow for an extra touch. Enjoy!
Karen Housel
Los Angeles, California
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Lavender Salt Scrub
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