Author Archives: Cottonboro Farm

Tinctures, solar-infused oils and wrapping it up with “Queen of Hungary’s Water”.  All in all, a very busy day!  Having infused products to use in my lotions, salves and various products makes such a difference in the quality of the … Continue reading →

I love witch hazel and use it in many of my recipes.  Decided to infuse it to make it even better.  Love, love, LOVE the beautiful rose infused witch hazel!  Color gone from the poor roses, but preserved beautifully in … Continue reading →

Nice day today.  Actually had clothes on the line!

The sap is running like crazy right now!   Had just a little bit left over, requiring a dish of vanilla ice cream with maple syrup.

So today I planned to render lard for the first time ever.  Thought I’d get it all chopped up and going, then get some housework done.  HA!  Two and a half hours later, I only had about half of the … Continue reading →

Tried this for the first time – Onions & Garlic infused in Honey.  It actually tastes pretty good!

We still have the cough, so I kicked this batch up a notch.  Added Licorice Root and Mullein Leaf.  Oh, and a generous helping of Brandy!

Been working on soaps.  Currently curing:  Calendula and Lavender      

Spiced Cider Soap now available for purchase.  Call me directly or available on ETSY.              603-871-8080 or Cottonboro Farm on ETSY  

Starting to infuse oils that I’m getting low on or out of.  I’ll use these solar infused oils for lotions, salves, creams, etc.   They look so pretty sitting in the sun. Mullein-Garlic Ear Oil (Mullein flowers and chopped garlic infusing … Continue reading →