John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Does soy lower cholesterol?

Eating soy foods may help lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by about 3%. That’s very little, but when you’re trying to take advantage of everything you can do for your cholesterol, it’s worth considering. Soy is also a good source of protein, fiber, and heart -healthy omega-3s (though not the same kind that you get …

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How to make soy candles with essential oils?

You’ll need: soy wax flakes or pelletsessential oils (a few different types if possible)wicks (make sure you get hemp wicks like these without any zinc, lead or metal & coated with beeswax)wick holders (store-bought or using items from home such as clothespins)jars (Mason jars work great!)Glue gun (for sticking wicks to jars)Pouring pot or double …

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