It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe activity.

The film details the process of soap making, starting with Carl Mason's laboratory demonstration using fat and sodium hydroxide (lye). It explains the chemical reaction known as saponification, where ...

Editor’s note: Do your own research before engaging in at-home chemistry experiments. For over two years, we have produced our own soap from the fat of our pigs for practically nothing. We have ...

Chef Hugh Acheson uses a little grated carrot to offset the acidity in his fragrant tomato sauce, which also has plenty of fresh oregano. Hugh Acheson is the Canadian-born chef and restaurateur of ...

Elevating Simplicity: How ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Uses Basic Soap Drama Mysteries to Attract Hard-Core Fans The Apothecary Diaries anime has created a huge audience base by using the tried and tested ...

The coated lye bar soap peels away in smooth, satisfying layers, revealing its pristine surface beneath. The crisp sounds and effortless peeling create a mesmerizing experience that’s both relaxing ...

Back in the early 1950s, there was a very popular song on the radio called “Grandma’s Lye Soap.” I don’t remember the artist who recorded it, but I can still remember some of the lyrics, probably ...

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A staple of Korean barbecue, bulgogi translates to “fire meat” (a direct link to the tradition of making it by grilling marinated beef over charcoal). This bulgogi recipe requires minimal prep time, ...

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