tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506305897742962637.post2882600359657018272..comments2024-03-26T23:23:16.662-06:00Comments on Going Country: The Thrill of Being BadKristin @ Going Countryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00221544641416039741noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506305897742962637.post-74216227590023763232011-06-06T21:59:18.143-06:002011-06-06T21:59:18.143-06:00It cracks me up how many of your posts start with ...It cracks me up how many of your posts start with "I was [doing this relatively normal thing] yesterday and then I thought 'Hey, I bet I could make this myself.'"rlsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506305897742962637.post-55016453857925950642011-06-02T18:21:18.301-06:002011-06-02T18:21:18.301-06:00I wonder if you could make it in the winter in the...I wonder if you could make it in the winter in the woodstove??<br />Two birds with one stone...so to speak. BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506305897742962637.post-75242566907968887792011-06-02T14:51:03.858-06:002011-06-02T14:51:03.858-06:00Soap making is easy. Beef tallow is a great fat co...Soap making is easy. Beef tallow is a great fat compared to lard. The soap turns out harder and the bars last longer. Just make sure you have an extra adult around while you are making it to keep Cubby from getting hurt. Lye is extremely dangerous to have around a toddler.<br /><br />As far as charcoal making here's another YouTube video demonstrating authentic technique from the BBC Edwardian Farm series.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yK0rLQa3j4<br /><br />Go Rednecks! I live vicariously through your adventures.sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216149086520612937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506305897742962637.post-74445809589816320922011-06-02T13:52:29.357-06:002011-06-02T13:52:29.357-06:00This is very interesting. Let us know if you try i...This is very interesting. Let us know if you try it and the cost comparison. I'm sure it'll be fun, regardless!Lana from Farm Life Lessonshttp://www.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506305897742962637.post-77616419222370575942011-06-02T11:03:26.198-06:002011-06-02T11:03:26.198-06:00Eco-woodchucks - I like it.Eco-woodchucks - I like it.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506305897742962637.post-91385440420430815902011-06-02T10:01:38.104-06:002011-06-02T10:01:38.104-06:00I have always wanted to make soap! (sorry, can'...I have always wanted to make soap! (sorry, can't share the enthusiasm of making charcoal - the man will only cook on gas - he's a bit militant about it.)<br />But soap, yes! And candles. <br /><br />dentedsh - the last part of the sentence, "it's dented, sh*%!".Lindsey at NW Backyard Veggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317941200095723496noreply@blogger.com