Doing Something New! | Soap Making | Large Batch Beef Stroganoff

[@jo-annjewett198]

I have a skincare business and over 11 years have made hundreds of pounds of soap. I sell tons and provide for my whole family. We love homemade soap. I wouldn’t waste extra virgin olive oil as the good properties are destroyed. Just use regular olive oil. The lye doe etch into your utensils. You cannot wash it out completely. You did your research and did a good job!! I leave all my dirty soaping dishes overnight before washing. The caustic part is mostly gone and you just have soapy dishes. They aren’t oily any more.

[@elizabethlink3993]

How is that such a caustic product as lye is added to soap for one's skin? It it rendered harmless in the process?

[@happybeehoney3461]

Even tho I am a hobby soap maker, I did invest in soap specific tools to use. I found them at places like goodwill and facebook marketplace. I also stopped using EVOO and THANK YOU for the suggestion of leaving the soaping dishes overnight. Cleaning that stuff has been the bane of my existence!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much for your advice. ♥️

[@vickiewest1199]

I agree completely!

[@CMSCK]

Safe for a septic if I leave them overnight? Thanks.

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

Wow Chelsea.. that was some precision pouring into the moulds!! I would certainly make a mess there 😂❤😊

[@chrisanndunn8814]

I want a cow for Christmas! Yes, paint upper cabinets green.

[@LaurieShumaker]

The top cupboards should be painted the sage green like the bottom ones. Everything would match perfectly. Your Christmas tree and village are beautiful. Love & Hugs from Laurie

[@robinashultz7662]

I think you mentioned getting new valences. If you paint the cabinets green and then get a light airy white material with green sprigs it would pull it all together and still be lite and clean.

[@susankarpuk7347]

My recipe is 1 1/4 c. rendered tallow, 3/4 c. olive oil, 3/4 c. coconut oil, all at 115F; 1/3 c. lye into 1c. water, cooled to 90F. Mix and pour into a baking dish lined with a tea towel. Score in 24 hours, break apart and cure

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

No need to get to trace. Just mix until it stays mixed. I have a designated "raw soap" 5 gallon bucket that I put all my soaping equipment in to let it sit overnight to become soap. Everyone in the house knows to leave that bucket to me. Then, once it becomes soap, just use hot water to wash it off. I even pour hot water straight into the bucket and let it sit for half an hour and they almost clean themselves. I vote green, or yellow. I like yellow with the green and with wood.

[@elizabethseaborn3179]

I use tallow for my soaps and lotions

[@Sandy-gj1wk]

if u tilt your stick blender and tap it (burp) u will get less air bubble your soap looks great

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you!

[@deno.520]

I made soap...once. It turned out so beautiful and smelled so nice. But it dried the heck out of our skin. LOL We used it as stain remover. Worked like a charm. I still have all my equipment though. I'll try your recipe - perhaps the oil blend I used was the issue. Pretty much pure coconut oil.

[@tammytackitt8713]

I love your channel I love what you're doing you should take a piece of big cardboard and paint it green and then take it and tape it up on to that cabinet and then walk back and look that's what I did when I started painting different things

[@BarbaraStephens-s7m]

I also have a very hard time in the winter weather, I appreciate you being open with use on that feeling. I try hard to get sun everyday I can. I’m only in Knoxville TN but it is real. God bless you

[@karencroft1322]

My sister has a problem with the winter season so she got a special light that she sits in front of while reading it has make a great difference every winter ❤

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Would love to homemade soap

[@fireflyrocks1]

You're making soap. It's so much fun but also a bit challenging. I've been making soaps, body creams, herbal salves and anything along that line for a few years now. I won't go back to store bought body products again.

[@staceypenn1095]

Sage green cabinets will be nice, especially with the new hardware.

[@mrs.creeksidemaples2866]

Hey Chelsea 😊… I LYE not, I haven’t tried making soap but hopefully one day!!!

[@annieho9233]

I've been making soaps with recycled oils for the last 3 years as a hobby. Now I mainly use my homemade soaps for everything. I do use a separate set of utensils. You'll never know when working with chemicals. Good job on your effort!

[@laurel2453]

Load a picture of the room into the Sherwin-Williams paint site and do it virtually first.

[@kanderson8981]

1000% green!! Can't go wrong with nature's palette. If it works there, it works anywhere, lol. I'm still rooting for the wood countertops too! The copper handles are really nice as well. Ta for the soapmaking tutorial:)

[@lindagary7077]

Hello from Michigan Some helpful info when soap making. Use plastics with the recycle number of 2 or 6 And temps should be within 10’ of each when adding. Use a point thermometer And the reason I don’t use only for soap making, is the taste transfers into food and my family says things taste like soap. And clean up when the soap has sooonified in the container. Easier than cleaning oils Beautiful first time soap making. Enjoy your soaps

[@LittleMountainRanch]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@nikkikoons9371]

Sage green would bring it all together.

[@naomihartman6623]

Wow is there any thing u can’t do u are so versatile of u get your hands to do and do creative well done the tree is so beautiful

[@robertlefler5598]

I think painting the upper cupboards that lovely green will be perfect.

[@We-Fly-Soon_Sister]

Cupboards I vote white

[@ShirleyHenry-s1i]

I vote for green on upper cabinets. The log wall and light green cabinet will compliment each other. So enjoy your KZbin channel. I am 87 and no longer able to garden outdoors so have 20 houseplants. Just order a grow light for plants and will snug up beside them because I miss the sunshine top.

[@4677-l5l]

Well my sister makes her own soaps and you made me happy by seeing it done (she lives hundreds of miles away). Second, you could just take a cupboard door off that is already painted and hold it up 🤷‍♀️

[@alenneglock502]

I vote for painting the cabinets green since you have all the white appliances. Plenty of white to keep things looking light and bright.

[@Celina771]

Yay! A shout out to Jammerill! ❤

[@mejustme474]

Expensive Hobby but FUN!

[@SoItUp]

The sage green will show off those beautiful logs even more.

[@almaruby9014]

Green for sure! Love the color.❤

[@futurefolk9919]

I think you should keep the outer part of the cabinets white and then paint the trim piece the green color. Because you have all white appliances I think that would pull everything together nicely. The hardware you chose is lovely, very rustic that suits your kitchen well. 💞

[@carmancloud]

I was thinking the inset part but the trim would look wonderful I bet!

[@linamora9169]

I think you should paint all your cupboards sage green.

[@shirley-k8r]

I like the top cabinets white. It kind of breaks up the total green which could get kind of boring to me. I can't wait to read you every week. You are amazing. You remind me of myself when I was young. I never sat down either.

[@rebeccahandley2565]

I am a long time spinner and weaver. You will love the creative outlet. You can build at a comfortable eighth a table with a strong wire top so you can gently rinse

[@tombecker8424]

I would paint your upper cabinets the Sage Green. Jill

[@missymunro9071]

Green for the upper cabinets.

[@sharonselner8871]

I think the sage green will look awesome against the wood. Your kitchen is adorable.

[@teresar.1152]

Those cupboards would be stunning in sage green. Those copper pulls would set it off beautifully.

[@lavernebufmack5091]

Green would be my choice. Green for the leaves that grew on the trees that your wood wall came from. Perfect match!

[@rosiekater6171]

Green for sure

[@ceepark114]

I vote to paint the upper cabinets sage green, I think the color will look great against the log walls. I used to raised goats and have used their milk for soap making. Yesterday I put away a large batch of goat milk soap for storage, we love homemade soap.

[@lindadapp4303]

I think you should paint the white cabinets the beautiful green, it's so soft looking 😍 I think it would look great for everything to match and accent with curtains to pull it all together.

[@maryh8230]

Seeing this pop up in my notifications makes me so happy!!!

[@andreabaker7654]

Regarding the colour for your upper kitchen cupboards, I really think that White is the best colour for them. The white ties in very well with your counter and back splash, as well as minimize visual 'clutter / distraction' for your video. Also, based on my own experience with a small cedar rail log cabin built in the late 1930's by my grandfather (still in the family), a natural wood ceiling absorbs light from the room, so again I would go with white. Final consideration for me, the lack of daylight hour in late fall and winter can be gloomy, but white brightens things, and spirits. Suggestion, paint the green onto a large piece of cardboard and tape it to the upper cupboard for 2-3 days to see how it looks in place and varying light though out the day, before going to all the work of painting. Could save you some work &/or solidify your decision. I always look forward to your podcasts. Thank you!

[@BevLoveNlife]

Great idea using cardboard

[@jacquiesuper2200]

I've been wanting to tell you to paint the cupboards green for a while, so I am happy you are doing this. I think it will be beautiful!!! Great choice. I've also been wanting to make soap, so can't wait to see how yours turns out.

[@stinebeateeilertsen4083]

It's always interesting to see how different parts of the world makes the same dish.

[@LindaRiedasch]

Bees wax in a very small amount will help the soap to stay firmer as well

[@frankieodom]

I think the cabinets will look great all the same color. It was the first thing I noticed about your kitchen that the top cabinets were not the same as the bottom.

[@coridesjardins1257]

Green on both upper cabinets

[@libbywilson3064]

I suggest you paint a bit of cardboard the green and place it up on the top cupboards. Look at it for a couple days to see what you think. I personally like the white as a great contrast to the base cupboards. 😊

[@berthaholley5334]

Sage green would be beautiful. Love your videos ❤

[@jillrufty5283]

I painted my cabinets a similar green color. We love them. I vote green.

[@dhansonranch]

Good job on the soap. Meal looked delicious. Tree and decor looks lovely. I vote for the green on the cabinets - the white subway tile will soften it.

[@amygriffin7216]

Go green!!! :) And I still think the wood countertops would be truly beautiful. Like being in a forest in the spring🌲🌳❤

[@nanaof07]

Cabinets green and I think it will look even better when you get the white subway tile up !

[@gayewilliams2521]

Green for all🎉

[@brikhouse22]

I like the upper cupboards white, they make the appliance kinda blend in.

[@BarbaraScott-j3k]

Definitely green, especially with the copper knobs.

[@leslienichols5268]

Freezer meals are a gift you give your future self for sure!

[@lauriedrake]

You did a wonderful job with the soap! If you do end up buying designated utensils for the hobby, you should consider using stainless steel and silicone instead of plastics. I used stainless milk shake containers to mix the lye and oils, they are sturdy and inexpensive. You can easily pour from them into a stainless pot or bowl to blend. I've had plastic melt and canning jars explode on me, never a problem with the non-reactive stainless.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks for the tip!

[@bernadettemeehan7717]

I think they would all look nice the same color!!! But honestly it’s up to what you like!!! It’s all beautiful!!!

[@kellygillis8779]

I always keep a spray bottle of vinegar close at hand just incase lye gets on my skin. The vinegar will neutralize the lye. I prefer to make hot process in a slow cooker. Only need to wait a few days before you can use the soap, the longer you wait the harder it gets. We make a year supply of soap and chap sticks in the middle of winter when we’re stuck inside.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you!

[@aliciaj3232]

Green would be lovely for the top cupboards. I loved your idea of putting some pattered paper inside, for a splash of colour. Maybe some thicker wrapping paper?

[@KatieM.-le3cp]

Definitely the green! I think with the white appliances and curtains it would be fine. It might be a little dark at night but you could always get some strip lights to run under the cabinets to brighten everything up!

[@lindablank]

Paint the upper cabinets green ti match bottom.

[@karenhowell4918]

The sage green will look beautiful!

[@suebailey6893]

The sage green for the cupboards

[@yvonnekuhn9390]

Looking at your upper cupboards, they tend to wash out due to your appliances in the room. Personally, I would take the doors off, paint the cupboards your sage green (add your wallpaper to the back at this point), and then on the doors I would paint the inset the sage green and leave the trim white. This way you have a mixed, happy medium. I truly love your video's, Chelsea! You are a breath of fresh air 🤩

[@zevab3178]

I would go with the sage green. It's just so pretty and calming.

[@lindastrous5243]

I vote green. I think you should paint the little table along the side of your stove green. Enjoy

[@annlavertu5189]

Definitely green 😊

[@lorielimbach9662]

I love the green color and think it would look great with the wall.

[@lynsmith2698]

I love how the white looks on the uppers. It brightens up the kitchen. I do love the green but vote white. Great video .Chelsea, love the pulls. Im a Jamerrill fan too. 🇨🇦🌷

[@vanaboyd6573]

Green definitely!!!

[@elisatomczak4928]

Hi Chelsea, you came up on my feed about a month or so ago & I’m hooked. This is actually my first time commenting. I have liked your videos though. I vote for the sage for the upper cabinets. You have a great family 😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much and welcome to LMR.♥️

[@lovemyfamily60]

Definitely want green on the uppers!

[@phiphinohl9274]

Green! I think that would be beautiful!!

[@carolinehorne6505]

I like the upper units white it makes the kitchen brighter.

[@gemavalencia3709]

Green! Been thinking that for a while

[@shelleymoore6351]

I like the white. I think because they’re next to the windows it brightens your kitchen.

[@mycrookedlittlehomestead8363]

The sage green with white curtains with a touch of green and the raspberry color that you mentioned in it

[@roxannerickman2150]

I think green would be nice on the upper cabinets

[@buigholt1]

Green💚

[@merlekilby6043]

The soaps look lovely. I think green on top cupboards. The shade of green you've got is really nice x

[@mistymounthomestead8594]

I would definitely go with all green

[@karencroft1322]

Sage green would look great on the upper cupboards 🇨🇦

[@terir7291]

I would leave them white. That allows your appliances to blend into the background nicely. If you paint them green then the white of the appliances catches the eye first....Just my thoughts...

[@wandakelly2173]

Go with the sage green on the top cabinets. It’s a calming color that brings the outside in and your kitchen will look more cohesive.

[@lindaoverbay8150]

I would put the sage green just on those center panels

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

I’ve been making my own soap lately too learned how on KZbin I really love to do it. I want to make my own shampoo next the olive oil soap makes my skin feel very soft.

[@mumsie2739]

Green 🙂

[@vickiewest1199]

I vote green. FYI castor oil really helps the soap have more lather).And as you are making more batches of soap you will find different ingredients you want to use. Kaolin clay and goat milk make it creamier ( use dried goat milk so it won’t burn). You can even add salt to the batter to make it harder. So many options to make the soap just what your skin needs.

[@elysiana8889]

I think the green would be lovely instead of keeping them white. The previous colour you had was darker so the white upper cabinets where nice to keep some light. But the green is so light it would look nice. And you can always add some led light strips if needed. And picturing you going to do the backsplash there with white tiles I'm sure it will work out.

[@shant2885]

You make it look so easy! I might just try my hand at soap making thanks! And my vote is to leave the top cupboards white😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It was surprising easy - well, that is if they turn out in the end. Lol

[@debbiepowell8172]

I think the green cabinets would make the white appliances pop. The food looks good also.

[@wendygball]

I use the mushroom juice in the cans to make my own mushroom soup it's got alot of flavor, still ise the roux mixture, but use the mushroom water with milk or cream.

[@HeidiCroyle]

Green!

[@alesiawallin3860]

I’d take the doors off one of the bottom cabinets and use it to decide if it will look good vs painting and then having to strip it off if you don’t like it.

[@tigerstrings]

Oh - those copper handles look terrific !! I love it !!

[@auntiepam5649]

Yea I bought the materials to make soap this winter also!!!