Homemade Lye Soap by Sarah Freeland
... Plant oils such as coconut oils will give a rich lather; and olive oil soap will yield fine, silky bubbles that are soothing to the skin. Saponification is the technical name for the chemical process between lye and fat. It may take more or less time to trace, but when it does and your batch starts to thicken, that’s the time to add coloring and perfume oils. Pour the traced soap into molds, and let it harden.

Instructions for Making Crock Pot Handmade Soap by Judi Cox
... My favorite crock pot soap recipe: Rosemary Mint Handmade Soap 4 pounds - 38 ounces olive oil (59.38%) - 14.4 ounces palm kernel oil (22.5%) - 11.6 ounces palm oil (18.13%) - 8.7 ounces sodium hydroxide (5% discount) - 17.5 ounces distilled water - 3 ounces rosemary mint blend essential oils - 2 teabags of Organic Peppermint tea Disclaimer: Sodium Hydroxide is highly caustic and should be handled carefully and knowledgeably.

Soapmaking Recipes - What Goes Into A Good One? by Lisa Chambers
... Coconut and palm kernel oil are two common oils high in lauric acid that are considered "lathering oils". I have found that there are many that actually have a sensitivity to coconut oil in particular, which is the most common oil of all used for lather. I have found it's best keep even lower amounts of coconut and whenever possible I allow extra superfatting or purposely lower the sap (saponification value) for this ingredient. oleic acid - Oleic acid is supposed to be one of the most ...

Fattening Foods: Not So Fattening After All? by Nathan Latvitis
... Some examples would include olive oil and canola oil. -Polyunsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated fats contain the family of fats known as Essential Fatty Acids, or EFAs. As you can tell by their name, these fats are essential to the body because the body cannot produce them on its own. The main EFAs are the Omega-3 fatty acid and the Omega-6 fatty acid. They provide many of the benefits listed at the beginning of this article as well. Good sources of these fatty acids are fish, mustard seeds, ...

Preparing Your Culinary Masterpiece by Shawn P
... All-purpose flour, cornstarch (for thickening gravy), assorted noodles and pasta, rice, oils (vegetable, olive, peanut), vinegar (white wine, red wine, apple cider, plain distilled), canned soups (beef broth, chicken broth, tomato, cream of mushroom), assorted spices and flavorings (dried minced onion, oregano for Italian dishes, salt, pepper, any others you like.)Buy small quantities on new items and taste test before stocking up. Other good things to keep on hand.