Nom de Plume

Scratchings and Jotlings on Books, Houses, Pets, Art, the Exigencies of Daily Existence, and Other Ephemera

Almond Ginger Biscotti

Basic batch + 2 TB bitter almond fragrance oil and 1 TB ginger EO + vanillin sprinkled on top.

Bible Thumping Hippie Soap

So named for the combination of frankincense, myrrh, and patchouli.

7.5 oz coil
2.5 oz olive butter
1.5 oz shea
10.5 oz oo

3.75 oz lye
8 oz water

1 TB frankincense powder melted with oils.

2 TB patchouli
1 TB clary sage
1 tsp carrot seed oil

Topped with frankincense and myrrh tears.