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Espresso machine review: the French alternative. ...
Amazon.com — Author Jonathan Bell Format HTML Number Of Pages 5 Publication Date 1992-11-01 Release Date 2005-07-28More…
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Wool Mix: The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — If you use Jackie's wool mix recipe and follow her tips, your winter woollies will smell of sunlight and soap with just a dash of eucalyptus. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of Jackie's wool mix in a bucket of hot water. Wash woollies gently by hand, then ...More…
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Tile and Bathroom Cleanser - The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Jackie French recommends this tile and bathroom cleanser. It is simple to make, works a treat and smells divine. Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend together (don't mix too much or it will overflow). Rub the mixture onto dirty ...More…
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Thingummies: The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Find a clean, squat flower pot. Block the drainage hole with a piece of Blu.Tack to prevent the wax from leaking out before it sets. If using ready-made candles, melt them and remove the wicks (reserve a wick to use in your 'Thingummy'). Cut the . ...More…
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Solid Perfume - The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Most perfumes are made from alcohol, and they evaporate quickly. Jackie French's recipe for solid perfume is a combination of essential oils and beeswax, and so the fragrance lingers for hours. Place the beeswax and almond oil in a saucepan and ...More…
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Soapy Ducks - The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Children of all ages love homemade rubber duckies. Simply use them instead of soap -they are wonderfully fragrant and they make great playmates in the bath! The recipe below makes two rubber duckies. Lightly oil the inside of the cookie moulds. ...More…
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Scented Rose Beads: The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — If your budget doesn't stretch to diamonds and pearls or if you have children who would like some jewellery, scented rose beads may be the way to go. Beeswax and roses can be combined to make scented rose beads. Threaded on dental floss they make ...More…
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Pressed Flower Cards: The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Flowers of all kinds are easy to press and they can be used to make note paper, greeting cards, bookmarks or even more complicated arrangements suitable for framing. Jackie French used pressed flowers from her garden to make some very special ...More…
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Peppermint Foot Rejuvenator - The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — If you're a no-shoes person at heart, you may need Jackie's Peppermint Foot Rejuvenator to keep your feet in tip-top condition. Place the honey in a saucepan and heat it until it's runny (no more than 3 seconds). Take the pan off the heat and ...More…
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Moth Balls - The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Pomanders were once made of ambergris, a fragrant substance obtained from sperm whales. These 'apples of amber' were worn to protect against infection and foul smells. Today, pomanders are used as sweet smelling ornaments, gifts and natural moth . ...More…
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Lip Balm - The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — If you have trouble with dry cracked lips in winter, why not try Jackie's homemade lip balm? It soothes, protects and moisturises, and it tastes pretty good too. Place almond oil and tea bags into a saucepan. Cook over very low heat for about ...More…
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Lemon Lime Cleanser: The French Alternative
Burke's Backyard — Lemon juice has been used for centuries to help keep skin looking good, and lemon oil is an excellent stain remover. In this simple recipe Jackie French combines the cleaning properties of lemons and limes with Sorbolene cream and chamomile. The ...More…