Author: David Knight

Instructions

• Add the coconut, green chilies, ginger, salt, and water to a blender and grind to a smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl.
• For the tempering, heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them pop, then add the hing.
• Add the urad dal and dried red chilies and stir for about 30 seconds, until the dal begins to change color. Add the curry leaves, stir, and remove from the heat.
• Pour the tempering over the chutney, stir, and serve.

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 200°F to keep finished batches warm. Trim and peel the onions, slice into thick rings, and separate the rings.
• Set up three shallow bowls: flour in the first; eggs beaten with milk in the second; and panko in the third. Mix the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt separately, then divide the seasoning evenly among the three bowls and stir each to combine.
• Coat each onion ring first in flour, then in the egg mixture, then in the panko mixture, pressing the crumbs onto the ring.
• Generously spray the air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange a single layer of onion rings and spray the tops. Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Transfer the cooked batch to a baking sheet in the warm oven while cooking the remaining rings. Serve with dipping sauce if desired.

• Cover the work area and put on gloves and protective equipment. Measure the water into a heat-safe jar, then slowly add the measured lye to the water while stirring. Avoid the fumes and allow the solution to cool.
• Combine the three oils and warm them to about 120°F. Allow both the oils and lye solution to cool to between 95°F and 105°F.
• Pour the oils into a mixing bowl. Slowly add the lye solution and stir by hand for about 5 minutes, then continue stirring or use an immersion blender until the mixture reaches trace.
• Add any desired herbs, essential oils or other additions and mix thoroughly.
• Pour into molds, cover, and insulate with an old towel. After about 24 hours, check the soap; if still warm or soft, leave it another 12–24 hours.
• Unmold when cold and firm, cut into bars if needed, and cure for about 4 weeks, turning periodically so all sides are exposed to air.
• When fully cured, wrap in wax paper or store appropriately. Clean lye-exposed equipment carefully.

• Combine the dried herbs with the oil and infuse using a double boiler for 30–60 minutes at a simmer, taking care not to get water into the infusion. Alternatively, use a sealed jar for a solar infusion for 4–6 weeks.
• Strain the infused oil through three layers of cheesecloth and squeeze out the remaining oil.
• Melt the shaved beeswax over low heat and combine with the infused oil.
• Stir in the Roman chamomile essential oil, pour into jars, and refrigerate for about 10–15 minutes to check the final consistency. Use less beeswax for a softer salve or more for a firmer salve.

• Combine the herbs with the coconut oil and infuse using a double boiler for 30–60 minutes at a simmer, taking care not to get water into the infusion. Alternatively, use a sealed jar for a solar infusion for 4–6 weeks.
• Strain the infused oil through three layers of cheesecloth and squeeze out the remaining oil.
• Melt the shaved beeswax over low heat and combine with the infused oil.
• Stir in the grapefruit essential oil, pour into jars, and refrigerate for about 10–15 minutes to check the final consistency. Use less beeswax for a softer salve or more for a firmer salve.

• Mix the Castile soap with the jojoba or coconut oil and the essential oils.
• Add the distilled water last and mix to combine.

• Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle and shake well.
• Set in a cool, dark place for at least 4 weeks to allow the fragrances to blend and fix.

• Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle and shake well.
• Set in a cool, dark place for several weeks, shaking occasionally to improve the fragrance blend.

• Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle and shake well.
• Set in a cool, dark place for several weeks before using.

• Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle and shake well.
• Set in a cool, dark place for several weeks. The legacy source notes that the fragrance grows stronger with age.