Safely repair scratched wood finish
Question from Jennifer Shaw Hi Debra, We have a dark-stained wood crib (million dollar baby) that now has scratches. Our new baby will be here in June and we’d like to find a safe way to restain or touch up the scratches to help it look better. Are there any...Sucanat?
Question from Angus Hello, You have covered Agave and its inherent drawbacks, what about Sucanat ( evaporated cane juice)? Perhaps just plain old organically grown raw brown sugar may turn out to be the least harmful out of all the touted alternatives to sugar! Then...Is 3-Years-New TOO New to be Non-Toxic?
Question from Susi Love Hi Debra and community! I have been offered a beautiful rental home at a REALLY good “friend discount” price, but it was newly built 3 years ago and I can still smell that “new home smell”. If I spent a month baking it,...Liquid detergent at Costco
Question from Vivian Engel After leaving a message/request every time I shopped at Costco, they are finally carrying a liquid laundry product they are labeling as eco-friendly. It is called Wintree and is manufactured by Huish Detergents in Salt Lake City, Utah. How...Fructose and Xylitol and other crystal sweeteners
Question from CLHallet I was wondering if refined white sucrose from sugar beets or sugar cane is bad for use why is the refined white crystals of fructose and Xylitol not present the same issues? Debra’s Answer Actually, they do, but each in a different way....Natural sweetener for home made applesauce for infant
Question from Ann We have an abundance of apples this year and I have a 4 month old. I have made applesauce with the apples previously and have had to use a lot of sugar as they are the tart variety. I want to make applesauce this year and can it for my son as he is...Evaporated Different From Crystallized?
Question from Tessa M I just found your blog and I am impressed – so much help! Recently, I have been trying to find an ice cream that has been sweetened with a natural sweetner. I have seen a few made with “evaporated cane juice” but was curious if...Sun Crystals
Question from Mom-of-2-soon-to-be-sugar-free There is a new “natural” sweetener Sun Crystals, it claims to be 100% natural, Non-GM* ingredients: Raw Cane Sugar & Erythritol www.suncrystals.com/ perhaps your site can give the low down on this new...Making apple cider syrup
Question from Laurie Porter I am a small processor of over 75 varieties jams and jellies that I sell at my local farmer’s markets, and I’d like to know what the ratio of making apple cider syrup is. I’d also like more information on how these natural...
