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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
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 Posted - Jan 24 2024 : 09:34:04 AM
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I've had a couple "projects" on my things I'd like to try to-do list and I finally got them started so I thought I'd see if any other Wildflowers have ever tried these before.
Homemade Vanilla Extract - I received little bottles and vanilla beans for Christmas so I started a batch of vanilla extract this week. I had beans from Madagascar and Mexico so I made some with bourbon and some with vodka. I have read several different recipes - but I think that I'll let them infuse for a year. Seems like a long time but it will be fun to see how they turn out.
Gin-soaked Golden Raisins - This is supposed to be good for arthritis and I can remember my dad trying it for my mom (although I don't remember if they helped - and he can't either). I struggle with arthritis so I thought I'd give it a try.
Fire Cider - one of the farmers at our local Farmer's Market sells some lovely Comfrey Salve that is really great. At Christmas I bought a fire cider starter from them. It was a jar filled with dehydrated ingredients. I added some apple cider vinegar and after a month, strained it and topped if off with more vinegar and some honey. I put the strained ingredients into small muffin cups and froze them to add to soups, sauces, etc.
Have any of you tried any of these?
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Laura
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
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Denise
Ohio
USA
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2024 : 10:09:42 AM
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| Fire cider is the BEST!!!! All I can find around here is the commercial kind. I wish I could find a local or at least less commercial source. I would love to try making my own, but the ingredient list is so long! Haha! |
Ginny #6994
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
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Posted - Jan 24 2024 : 10:12:58 AM
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I have and do make my own vanilla from Vanilla Beans, I did leave it sit for a year in a dark cabinet and every month I shook it. It is so worth it and a fabulous taste and it last a good long time.
I have never tried the other two but I would be interested in knowing Laura how the Comfrey Salve worked.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
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“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2024 : 1:02:41 PM
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| I have not heard of fire cider! It sounds interesting and I’m sure that all of these are badge worthy! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2024 : 1:21:19 PM
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| I make my own vanilla - although the first batch I only let sit for 6 months. Now I have enough on hand that it can sit for a year! I haven't heard of the raisins. And fire cider is on my list of things to try. I haven't figured out if I have any comfrey around here yet so I didn't make that salve but I did make some salves for Christmas gifts and I plan to start the herb thread up again real soon. I'll tell you about them there. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
355 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
355 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2024 : 1:23:30 PM
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Fire cider is supposed to be a boost to the immune system - seems like a lot of people use it especially during the fall/winter (cold/flu season).
They recommend taking a shot/tablespoon a day. I have also seen folks - adding it to salad dressing.
I'll keep y'all posted :)
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Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl #7286 |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
3213 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2024 : 2:00:01 PM
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| Kind of like a tonic, maybe? |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5434 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
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Posted - Jan 24 2024 : 2:28:08 PM
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| I wonder if shot of Fire ball Whiskey could have the same affect in boosting the immune system? Just saying:-) |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 and August 2025.
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2024 : 6:27:29 PM
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Debbie F, if Fireball was effective, I’d be happy! lol.. it’s the only thing I can take a shot of. lol. I’m a light weight!
I’ve heard that the comfrey salve is amazing with its healing properties. I would love to try some. I’ve made vanilla before and gave some as gifts last Christmas. It’s so yummy! |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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GinghamGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joyce
PE
Canada
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Posted - Jan 25 2024 : 03:40:35 AM
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| I love Fire Cider! I make it every year. I actually took my beginner herbal training courses with Rosemary Gladstar - the "founder" of the recipe :) I also make my own vanilla - have for quite a long time as well. So much cheaper - and better! - than the store bought. |
Joyce Hein
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April 2016 Farmgirl of the Month |
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2024 : 04:09:56 AM
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| Oh Joyce, that sounds like it would have been a wonderful course! |
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February 2023 FGOTM |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
355 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
355 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2024 : 09:16:26 AM
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That does sound like a great class.
The comfrey salve and the fire cider tonic kit are from Elemental Farms - I think they have an etsy shop.
The comfrey salve has comfrey, arnica, olive oil, ginger and beeswax in it. I initially bought it for my joints but we've discovered that it's great on burns and skin issues. It's great for so many things!
The ingredients in the fire cider tonic include turmeric, garlic, ginger, horseradish, lemons, jalapeno, rosemary and black pepper. They were all dehydrated so I just added apple cider vinegar to cover it. Pretty simple. I had my first tablespoon today - definitely had a little bite to it :)
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Laura
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