Countryman Pantry
3 primary works • 4 total works
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Generations of devotees have sworn by apple cider vinegar: cooking with it, swigging it by the spoonful and using it as a remedy for a range of ailments. The tart, fermented flavour can add a punch to any recipe; it's also great for weight loss, digestion and overall good health. It is a natural cleanser, relieves muscle soreness and even treats insect bites.
The Apple Cider Vinegar Companion stands out from similar titles with its recipes, such as: Dill Pickle Potato Salad; Easy Homemade Farmer's Cheese; Homemade Spiced Ketchup; Raspberry-Peach Shrub; and Green Tea and Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic.
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Honey is amazingly powerful, both in and out of the kitchen. Rich in vitamins and minerals, and containing antioxidant and antibacterial properties, honey can be used to soothe ulcers, burns, skin sores, inflammation, and more. And studies have shown honey does a better job of easing nighttime coughs and improving sleep than many commercial cough suppressants.
In The Honey Companion, chef and DIY maven Suzy Scherr showcases recipes, home remedies, and beauty solutions that highlight honey's unique flavor and utilize it in unexpected ways. She even includes clever household uses for beeswax. You can try:
- Honey-Sesame Popcorn
- Shortcut Baklava
- Herbal Cough Drops
- Burn treatment
- Conditioning Hair Treatment
- Beeswax Granite Countertop Polish
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Everyone has baking soda on hand to help cookies rise and keep the pantry smelling fresh. But this simple compound also has dozens of other applications for health, cleaning, gardening and even crafting.
In The Baking Soda Companion, Suzy Scherr explains just how useful this all-natural pantry staple can be. Make extra-fluffy scrambled eggs, clean the coffee pot, soothe bug bites, mix up toothpaste and shampoo, remove stubborn grass stains, repel garden pests, and more. This is a straightforward, informative guide for anyone who wants to incorporate simple, affordable and natural solutions into their day-to-day routine.
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Olive oil and sea salt are staples in most homes. They’re the key to simple pastas, luscious cakes and savoury preserves. But their benefits don’t stop there! Did you know that this pair is packed with healthy potential? They can support digestion, help maintain healthy heart function and help regulate weight. What’s more, they’re among the best ingredients for natural home remedies. As she did with ginger and turmeric, Suzy Scherr now unveils the secrets of olive oil and sea salt.
From easy recipes to personal wellbeing, Scherr gives readers the tools they need to support the lifestyle they want. Combine the two to preserve foods and stock the shelves for self-sufficiency, mix up recipes for sunburn soothers and lip balm, or get cleaning with natural shoe polish and countertop scrubs. Whether readers want to use the oil and salt together or separately, this newest edition to the Countryman Pantry series helps them achieve a greener, healthier lifestyle.