tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008261101896620677.post5025659280064868935..comments2024-03-25T15:13:46.171-05:00Comments on We Like Making Our Own Stuff: How to Make Infused OilsKristie Kohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284256356110241992noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008261101896620677.post-56013008677071512152016-06-28T22:20:31.623-05:002016-06-28T22:20:31.623-05:00I would like to know this answer too!! I would like to know this answer too!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008261101896620677.post-15533725270126274592016-05-05T09:21:07.961-05:002016-05-05T09:21:07.961-05:00For the catnip infusion, could I use leaves and no...For the catnip infusion, could I use leaves and not just the flowers?Betty Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332322783660278229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008261101896620677.post-61498118536197403812014-02-17T19:33:39.363-06:002014-02-17T19:33:39.363-06:00what would be a great oil and herb combination for...what would be a great oil and herb combination for hair?Stephanie L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15384039482817807266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008261101896620677.post-44332949417671059052013-02-11T08:13:03.051-06:002013-02-11T08:13:03.051-06:00I think ginger is pretty juicy, so I would dry it ...I think ginger is pretty juicy, so I would dry it first personally. Hope you enjoy your ginger oil!Kristie Kohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07284256356110241992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008261101896620677.post-35793809722709964282013-02-11T07:57:43.511-06:002013-02-11T07:57:43.511-06:00The oil you choose will depend on what you plan on...The oil you choose will depend on what you plan on using your infusion for. Your best bet will be olive oil, as it is a versatile oil that can be used for many purposes.<br /><br />However, you may want to choose a specific type of oil for a specific use. If you are making an infused oil to be used on the skin, you may want to choose almond oil or jojoba oil. Or, if you plan to use your oil for cooking, you may want to try different cooking oils, such as sesame oil or peanut oil. Just base your oil choice on what it will be used for.<br /><br />One other thing to keep in mind is that your oil needs to be liquid at room temperature, so if you want to use a solid oil, such as coconut oil, you will want to melt it and add it to a liquid oil, such as olive oil. The solid oil should make up no more than 1/4 of your total oil.<br /><br />As for your second question, yes, you can use more than one herb for your infusion! It is fun coming up with different combos. A good example for a moisturizing skin oil would be olive oil infused with lavender flowers and vanilla beans. For cooking, you could try an olive oil infusion containing thyme, rosemary, and oregano.<br /><br />Hope that helps! If you have any other questions, just let me know!Kristie Kohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07284256356110241992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008261101896620677.post-75313043942370962642013-02-10T20:22:58.094-06:002013-02-10T20:22:58.094-06:00Due to the moisture issue you mention above, would...Due to the moisture issue you mention above, would it be smart to dry the ginger root before infusing? Thanks for your advice. linda @ Axiom at Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03248618795046866131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008261101896620677.post-63214010973335720112012-03-19T11:49:06.097-05:002012-03-19T11:49:06.097-05:00How do you choose the oils to use with certain her...How do you choose the oils to use with certain herbs? Is there a rule of thumb for these match-ups? And can you use more than one herb for a single infusion? If so, can you give an example?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com