It’s about time we had another episode devoted to listener questions!
I often get asked how I cut and style my curly hair. Mary B. recently asked, so I decided I would answer in a podcast!
On today’s episode, I answer these questions:
- how I get my hair cut, and how I style it
- how long this jerky recipe stores
- where I buy my olive oil
- what lead-free crockpot I use
- what gluten-free flours replace buckwheat
All the answers are in this episode, and any links mentioned are below. Plus… the tip of the week!
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Tip of the Week: Prevent Hot Broth from Breaking Your Jar
Today’s tip of the week comes from my dear (in-real-life) friend Megan of EatBeautiful.net and Vanilla Jill’s.
Megan shares:
“Do you know this trick? When ladling hot broth from your crock pot into a jar, set a metal knife in the jar first, to absorb the broth’s heat. This will protect the jar from breaking.”
Go here to read more about raising rabbits (broth tip is at the bottom).
Listener Questions
Mary B. asks:
“Hi there, love your site. Hope to one day subscribe when we have a little extra money in the budget (we recently moved and are recovering) and am in a place that I am organized enough to absorb and use the knowledge. I do have an unrelated question, could you tell me what you use in your hair and what you tell your hair stylist when they cut your hair? My hair is about the same curliness and length and I love the way yours is cut and styled!”
Answer in the podcast. Mary, here are the links I mentioned:
- Skin Deep database and app from EWG
- Morocco Method Hair Products (I love the Blood of the Dragon Styling Gel)
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Marcy asks:
“How long will this jerky last and what is the best way to store it? Thank you!”
Answer is in the podcast.
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Angelica asks (regarding these kefir/yogurt cheese balls):
“Cool! I got tired of my kefir making so much kefir — so I put it on time out — this is inspiring! By the way, where do you buy your olive oil from? I see it’s a big jug!”
Links:
- Hummingbird Wholesale in Eugene, Oregon (where I get mine)
- Chaffin Family Orchards — highly recommended!
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Danielle asks (regarding Cooking 2 Whole Chickens in the Crockpot):
“What crockpot do you use? I got rid of mine because of the lead scare.”
Link:
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Shaina asks (regarding this biscuit recipe):
“Would you have any recommendations on some gluten-free flours that could replace the buckwheat flour? I don’t do well with buckwheat.”
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Hi,
I may have over looked it, but I did not see the answer to “Where do you buy your olive oil”, also what brand name do you use? I would like to know because of there being so many “fakes” out there. Thanks, Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
Wardee linked to the 2 resources mentioned in the podcast. The Hummingbird Wholesale is a white label high quality olive oil, but only available in Wardee’s part of the country. She recommends Chaffin Family Orchards no matter where one lives.
In a pinch if trying to find a real olive oil at the supermarket here is the website I always refer to to find the real deal. Sometimes you just can’t wait to get an olive oil shipped to you! http://www.truthinoliveoil.com/2012/09/toms-supermarket-picks-quality-oils-good-prices
I love this shampoo more than any that I have tried.
I do not like some of the ingredients in their conditioner.
Their cleaning products are good too.
If you choose to buy from them, please tell them Sandy Smith sent you.
http://solutions-4-you.com/PC_Shampoo.aspx
The best conditioner I have found so far is
https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/1519//
they have normal and dry
I use the gel from a fresh aloe leaf for a light gel and it helps the frizz.
Sandy – Thanks! 🙂
I, too, have used (and loved) aloe vera gel as a light gel! It works well! A bit heavier than the Morocco Method gel I use now, but it kept me happy for many years.
I also have dark curly hair like yours. I have been doing a lot of experimenting with natural and homemade cleansing methods. The no-poo method did not work for me either. So far I am pretty happy with a homemade shampoo that I have made: start with either a “tea” (I use calendula blossoms or mint) or coffee (to enhance my color) that I steep until cool and then strain. Water will also work if short on time. I use an equal amount of either Bonner’s liquid castile soap (I like the lavender but they have unscented) or black shea soap (does not lather as well as the Bonner’s), 1/2 tsp of either olive oil or jojoba for moisture (omit if you have oily hair, I have dry). I also add some essential oils for scent but that is optional also.
As for conditioner I alternate between a baking soda rinse and apple cider vinegar rinse. Both seem to do a great job with tangles. If my hair is super dry because I need to cut it I will put a little argan oil on it after I get out of the tub. I have also used pure shea butter rubbed into my my hair when styling for frizz but find the argan oil easier to use. Thanks for mentioning the gel. I will try it out. I have used Aveda Confixor for years (I like they are plant based but have not looked into all the ingredients). I love it’s light feel but you would not do well with it if you do not like strong scents.
I, too, have natural curls. Mine is currently between chin and shoulder-length, cut with layers. For shampoo, I use Honest Company Shampoo and Body Wash. I just checked the EWG’s Skin Deep database (thank you for the tip on that site), and I see that its ingredients are scored with 1s and 2s.
Like you, I don’t use a conditioner. I’ve actually found that using a very gentle shampoo only two or three times a week means that my hair isn’t as dry. But I do use either a VERY small amount of straight coconut oil or a homemade styling product that adds moisture as well as frizz control. The styling product, called Hair Butter, is made from a recipe from the Made-On company (which sells both this product already made and the ingredients to make it yourself). I bought the small tin of Hair Butter the first time just to try it out, and now I make it myself. It only takes about a pea-sized amount, which I rub between my hands to melt completely before using it to lightly scrunch my hair. It leaves my hair really soft and also adds some shine to my curls.
Since Hair Butter does contain some beeswax (along with shea butter, coconut oil, and some essential oil for a light scent), I add a light sprinkling of baking soda to my shampoo about once a week to keep the wax from building up and weighing my hair down. I’ve been doing this for the past year or so, and it really seems to work well for me. In fact, my hair stylist commented this past visit that she’s amazed at how healthy my hair feels and how easy it is for her to work with. If you’re interested in the recipe, Renee Harris from MadeOn shares it in this youtube video: https://youtu.be/jyMieibuzhg. (I don’t have any association with this company, but I’ve been blessed by the products and recipes that they offer.)
I love the hair butter and would like to make it myself. Do you happen to know the amounts? It isn’t mentioned in the video.