Botanical Bar Craft

Botany at the Bar is a bitters-making handbook with a beautiful, botanical difference - three scientists present the back-stories and exciting flavours of plants from around the globe and all in a range of tasty, healthy tinctures.

### Sudsational The Ultimate Guide to Botanical Soap Making Unlock the secrets of natural soap making with **Sudsational**, an all-encompassing eBook designed to take your soap making skills to new heights. Whether you're a budding soaper or a seasoned artisan, this guide offers invaluable insights to create luscious, skin-loving soaps infused with the finest botanicals nature has to offer. Dive into the vibrant world of natural colorants in Chapter 1, where you'll explore the artistry behind extracting and preparing plant-based dyes. Learn how to achieve an array of stunning colors without the use of synthetic additives. In Chapter 2, discover the myriad benefits of incorporating botanicals into your soap. From nourishing your skin with natural ingredients to customizing your creations for specific skin types, this section reveals everything you need to know to make soap that's both beautiful and beneficial. Chapter 3 covers the intricacies of infusing soaps with botanicals. Understand the methods, safety techniques, and how to troubleshoot common issues to ensure each bar is perfect down to the last detail. Equip yourself with essential tools and materials in Chapter 4. Learn how to select and store top-quality ingredients while maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Master the fundamentals with Chapter 5's rundown of soap making techniques, from cold process to melt and pour methods. Detailed instructions and best practices will guide you through each step seamlessly. In Chapters 6 and 7, bring your knowledge to life with a variety of botanical soap recipes, ranging from simple creations like Lavender Infused Soap to more advanced blends such as Turmeric and Ginger Soap. Enhance every bar with the perfect scent using Chapter 8’s guide to essential oils. Discover popular combinations and the aromatherapy benefits they bring to your handmade soaps. Delve into artistic decorative techniques in Chapter 9, where you'll learn to embed dried flowers, layer colors, and add textures to create visually stunning soaps. Troubleshoot and refine your craft in Chapter 10, ensuring each bar meets the highest standards of quality and safety. Finally, Chapters 11 through 13 offer invaluable advice on packaging, scaling your production, and even transitioning from hobbyist to small business owner. Complete with a community-focused Chapter 14 and a motivational Chapter 15, **Sudsational** is your definitive guide to the enchanting world of botanical soap making.

“An absolutely exceptional magical resource that you’ll enjoy reading cover to cover! From teas and kombucha, to liquors and liqueurs, and even a few delectable bites, author Amy Blackthorn’s zesty, exciting writing and impressive knowledge will inspire your kitchen witchery.” -- Julia Halina Hadas, author of WitchCraft Cocktails: 70 Seasonal Drinks Infused with Magic and Ritual Blackthorn’s Botanical Brews has something for everyone. This book outlines the magical uses for many well-loved, traditional beverage ingredients found throughout time. Readers learn what potions are, what purpose they serve, and how to create their own brews, bitters, vermouth, and kombucha, as well as how to blend the perfect tea for their magical desires. Included:: •Getting to Know Your Spirits •Adding Magic to Your Daily Activities •In the Kitchen •In the Bar •Fruit Feeling Frisky (Making Sodas and Syrups) •Herbal Beers, Mead, and Cider •What to Do with Leftover Potions?

An elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the Eastern Capital. With over 13.5 million residents squeezed in to 845 square miles, Tokyo stands as one of the world’s most beguiling cities. On the surface it appears to be nothing but towering buildings and glaring lights. But once you get to know the city, its 23 wards reveal hidden alleyways, along many of which you can find singular drinking establishments. Tokyo Cocktails takes you inside the city’s best bars and introduces you to bartenders and mixologists conjuring up drinks that reflect the city’s essence, namely how thousands of years of tradition fuse with myriad contemporary influences. Featuring over 100 recipes that honor and reinvent classics and make the best of local ingredients, this book is the ideal cocktail enthusiast’s guide to drinking like a local, whether you’re making a trip to Tokyo or staying at home and simply wishing you were there. Nicholas Coldicott lives in Tokyo and has written about the city’s food and drink scenes for numerous publications, including Conde Nast Traveller, Time Out Tokyo, Japan Times, and Departures; he is also the author of the Wallpaper* City Guides for Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

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