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Necessity is the Mother of Invention. I had some extra levain, so wanted to make something new. I looked around the house for inspiration, and voila, we now have my new favorite bread-- Maple Tahini Sourdough. Don't be deterred if you're having trouble imagining these ingredients in a bread. It tastes (and is!!) a sesame loaf, with a hit of the maple syrup to both encourage fermentation and enhance flavor. The tahini provides a warm nutty flavor with a beautifully soft interior. Topped with black and white sesame seeds. You'll have to give this one a try!
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What is Mending Oil anyway, you might ask? We think a serum-like oil blend that restores radiance to skin and mends damaged hair qualifies as a "mending" oil. We sort of made up the name, but we think it most accurately conveys the mission of this oil! Mending Oil is perfect for the Oil Cleansing Method or as a light moisturizer for the days when you only need a little for your face. This blend is an anytime, easy to absorb oil for your hair and a potent treatment for dry, flaky scalps. The thoughtfully selected oils included in this blend are abyssinian, broccoli seed, camellia seed, castor, emu, jojoba, meadowfoam, sweet almond, and an immune system supporting blend of essential oils: orange, lemon, tea tree, rosemary, Frankincense, and eucalyptus.
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What is Mending Oil anyway, you might ask? We think a serum-like oil blend that restores radiance to skin and ... more

Are you ready for gentle daily exfoliation with ingredients that are safe, effective, and practical? Our new Milk & Honey Facial Bar is just the ticket! The enchanting scent of Rose Geranium and the creamy lather of this facial soap will leave your skin both well-cleansed and soft. These Facial Bars go through a unique hand milling process after saponification and curing are complete. We add extra ingredients in such a way that maximizes moisturizing and skin fortifying benefits. Don't let the small size fool you -- this bar will last you 30 to 60 days as long as you use only your hands to lather and keep it on a soap saver between uses. Directions for Use - Wet your face, neck and the bar. Lather with your hands and apply to face and neck in circular strokes. Let it sit for a few minutes so the lactic and glycolic acids can go to work lifting dead skin cells. Rinse with warm water and gently pat dry. Follow with a pH restoring Toner of choice and a moisturizing Tallow Balm. Natural Ingredients for Skincare - Grassfed Buffalo Tallow — Rendered from our family’s herd of water buffalo, this exceptionally nutritious fat is the basis of all our products. Be sure to read about the amazing benefits of our 100% grassfed tallow here. Olive Oil — Highly moisturizing, full of antioxidants, treasured for centuries as the primary ingredient in castille soap. Castor Oil — Draws out impurities and has a slight drying effect, which balances well with heavier moisturizers. Prickly Pear Cactus Butter - Prickly pear oil contains amino acids which may help stimulate collagen production. Vitamin K in prickly pear oil helps to brighten hyper-pigmentation areas such as dark spots as well as being of benefit for under-eye dark circles. That's why we include it in our Eye Revive Tallow Eye Balm. Organic Honey -- Sourced locally from a fellow farmer, this raw honey is unfiltered and unadulterated. Honey contains loads of minerals, antioxidants, and glycolic acid -- a natural acid helpful in removing past sun damage and scarring. Honey is a natural humectant (draws water from the air to itself), helps tighten pores, and protects against microbes. Camel Milk Powder - Camel's milk is rich in immunoglobins, antioxidants, alpha-hydroxyl acids (AHA), zinc, potassium, copper, magnesium, vitamin A and C, B-vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids, and simply put, leaves skin baby-bottom soft! Goat Milk Powder - Goat's milk contains selenium and is loaded with vitamins, particularly vitamin A, considered the most important vitamin for the skin. As with other milks, goat's milk contains lactic acid -- an exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). Rose Geranium Hydrosol & Essential Oil - Rose Geranium belongs to a family of "Scented Geraniums", distinguished for its rosy floral note. We describe its scent as "uber umami" -- beautiful and unforgettable. Rose Geranium is reputed to balance the skin’s natural oil production, minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, eliminate infection-causing or acne-causing bacteria, enhance circulation, reduce the appearance of varicose veins, thread veins, cellulite, and dull skin, encourage the body’s relaxation, promote the faster fading of scars and blemishes, soothe uncomfortable skin ailments, and generally rejuvenate the complexion.
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Take this 5" mini Blueberry Pie, packed with fresh flavor, on the go with you. This handheld size is perfect for one person, but you may regret not purchasing more.
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Take this 5" mini Blueberry Pie, packed with fresh flavor, on the go with you. This handheld size is perfect ... more

The Muscadine Iced Tea is a bold and powerful balance of muscadines and black tea. It's like enjoying a fresh muscadine on a summer day without all of the work.
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The Muscadine Iced Tea is a bold and powerful balance of muscadines and black tea. It's like enjoying a fresh ... more

If you would like to make naturally leavened sourdough bread, but do not want to take the time to cultivate a starter from scratch, we've got you covered. In just a few feedings, you will be ready to lay the perfect foundation for your own homemade sourdough bread. You will receive roughly 1.5 oz (~40g) of fresh starter made entirely from wheat flour, h20, and TIME. You will also receive simple instructions on how to feed and grow your starter, as well as what to do if you don't plan to bake very often. Your starter really doesn't ask for a lot, but is dependent upon you for survival! If you have any questions or concerns throughout your cultivation process, I am available to help via email or phone. Happy Baking!
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Our ground beef is pasture raised and finished on crimson clover. No corn or grains are used in our finishing process. Ground comes in one pound vacuum sealed packs.
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Our ground beef is pasture raised and finished on crimson clover. No corn or grains are used in our finishing ... more

Invigorate and revitalize your skin with the power of three amazing antioxidants: Vitamin C, Coenzyme Q10, and Astaxanthin! Night time application allows your skin to heal itself while you sleep. But use it anytime you wish! We know how well tallow absorbs into human skin and that's why we're such fans of infusions for maximum benefit. We improved this balm by eliminating the fragile carrier oils in our previous formulation and by adding potent actives. When considering options for actives, retinoids were a natural candidate. But we quickly realized they were unnecessary because water buffalo tallow already contains retinol. Unlike in cattle, a buffalo's highly efficient rumen converts beta carotene consumed into its most bioavailable form: retinol! (That's why buffalo fat is never yellow.) We infuse our tallow with whole food sources of Vitamin C including acerola, camu camu, and rose hips. Plantain is a Native American secret for intensive skin repair (look out wrinkles!) Salicin in white willow bark helps exfoliate dead skin cells. With the addition of the incredible astaxanthin and CoQ10, Night Repair Balm is a potent treatment that works to reverse photo damage and nourish maturing skin. This tallow balm is now lightly scented with sleepy-time essential oils of clary sage and chamomile. Note: Our supply of water buffalo tallow is limited so this product may be unavailable at times. Buffalo Gal Grassfed Beauty has grown so much lately that we face some supply issues. When we run out, we run out! Ingredients: Grassfed Buffalo Tallow — Rendered from our family’s herd of water buffalo, this exceptionally nutritious fat is the basis of all our products. Be sure to read about the amazing benefits of our 100% grassfed tallow here. We also use lower viscosity beef tallow in order to eliminate the need for seed oils in this formulation. Organic Acerola — A powerful source of Vitamin C derived from cherries. Organic Camu Camu — Derived from a shrub, camu camu berries are a potent source of Vitamin C, amino acids and phytochemicals. Organic Rosehips — Taken from the part of the rose flower just below the petal, rose hips are also a powerful natural source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is naturally found in skin, mostly the epidermis and some in the dermis. Collagen collapse is a major cause of wrinkles. Vitamin C regulates the synthesis of collagen and it does this by hydroxylating collagen, which makes it more stable and improves the way it supports the epidermis. L-ascorbic acid is known for its instability, however, it is more stable in animal fats at a lower pH in this whole food form. Organic White Willow Bark — White willow bark is a natural form of salicylic acid, which is a familiar component of many acne treatment products thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects. Salicin can slow signs of aging by reducing the appearance of pores, wrinkles, and pigmentation. Salicin is exfoliating and acne-reducing. It also contains polyphenols that contribute antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects to help protect against sun damage and premature aging. Organic Plantain — This Native American remedy for rapid skin repair is excellent for anti-wrinkling and a good source of vitamin C. Astaxanthin - A rare, deep red-colored carotenoid found in micro-algae, is perhaps the most powerful antioxidant available in nature. On its own has a profound ability to protect skin against UV damage, dryness, and premature wrinkles. In comparison, astaxanthin is 800 times stronger than CoQ10 and 6000 times stronger than Vitamin C, and together the three create a broad spectrum of oxidative stress reducing elements. Q-Max (TM) - Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance present in every cell of the human body. It is vital to the production of energy within cells. It is also a very powerful antioxidant or free radical scavenger. Topically applied, CoQ10 can penetrate the cell layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production and may lessen the depth of wrinkles due to photo aging, as well as epithelial cell turnover. Plus, it increases the effectiveness of vitamin C! We chose this trademarked form of CoQ10 because of its stability and credibility in the natural skincare industry. Essential Oil Blend - Clary Sage, German Chamomile, and Roman Chamomile, chosen for their skin calming and sleep promoting benefits.
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Invigorate and revitalize your skin with the power of three amazing antioxidants: Vitamin C, Coenzyme Q10, and Astaxanthin! Night time ... more

Mothers do or don't have favorites...? I don't know, but this one is one of my favorites! :) Spelt is an ancient grain, touted for its many health benefits which include digestive benefits, aid in blood circulation, immune boosting properties and regulation of the endocrine system. That is not even all of its superpowers! Combine that with the proven health benefits of long fermented sourdough bread and BAM, we have a winner! This batch of Oat+Honey Spelt features the lovely wholegrain organic spelt grain cultivated, harvested, and milled by Carolina Grounds in NC. Long-fermented sourdough breads have been recommended for people who sometimes experience symptoms of non-celiac gluten sensitivities. The process of fermentation not only affects the texture and rise of the dough, but also works to break down the glutenous proteins and produces gut-friendly lactobacilli which promote healthy gastro-intestinal flora! Besides that, there is just nothing like the feeling of comfort, nourishment, and hearty nutrition given by an honest loaf of bread. Bread may be kept unwrapped, open-face-down on a cutting board, or you may choose to wrap it up, box it up or go ahead and eat it up JUST PLEASE DON'T KEEP IT IN THE FRIDGE. You may also decide to freeze the bread for a later time; that's great -- the bread freezes beautifully. There is nothing in "real bread" that needs to be refrigerated. In fact, tracking the nuanced flavor development over a number of days can be a wild adventure in itself. If you do take your time in eating off your loaf, it may need a refreshment in a couple of days. Slice a portion off, spritz it with a little water and warm it in your oven or a pan on open fire. Please note I have Bishop Breads hats and bread knives for sale in the clothing and home/garden sections here on the site.
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Mothers do or don't have favorites...? I don't know, but this one is one of my favorites! :) Spelt is ... more

This is my favorite flavor combo, and will always have a very special place in my heart! Naturally leavened white sourdough with kalamata olives, and dried figs. Delightful!! Long fermentation. Vegan friendly. ~2 lb loaf. PLEASE NOTE: I have bread knives in the Home and Garden section and Bishop Breads hats available in the clothing section this week!
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This is my favorite flavor combo, and will always have a very special place in my heart! Naturally leavened white ... more