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Cocoa powder comes from cacoa beans that grow in pods on the cacao tree. The beans are fermented, dried, roasted and cracked. When the fat, or cocoa butter, gets removed from the cacao beans then the … read more

All soap is the result of a chemical reaction called saponification that occurs between lye and a fat or oil such as olive oil or coconut oil. Cold-processed soap allows the lye to be neutralized with … read more

Peppermint is an herb in the mint family that is a cross between water mint and spearmint. It is native to Europe and Asia. The peppermint plant has light purple flowers and luscious, aromatic green l … read more

Lavender is commonly known as a light purple flowered plant. Most species of lavender have silvery foliage that contrasts beautifully against the purple flowers. Most lavender species form tight clu … read more

Chickweed is recognized by its hairy stems, oval leaves, and small, daisy-like blossoms with five petals. It is said that chickweed tastes sweet with lettuce-like flavor. Its smell is a fresh, grassy … read more