After a 2 week break, I’ll be back at the farmers market on 104th street tomorrow! The weather is looking fantastic, with a call for up to 26 degrees in Saturday. Will be a perfect day to get outdoors to one of Edmonton’s finest markets. And I’m not just saying that because I’ll be there, either. 
This past week I taught my first cold-process soapmaking course and it went really well! We made 2 batches of a castille blend soap. The main oil by weight was extra-virgin olive oil, and by request, we added shea & cocoa butters to the soap for extra moisturizing and hardening properties. We actually made the soap outside on their patio and enjoyed the nice weather! My hosts made us delicious green tea and even some homemade lemonade in the afternoon. I’ll be adding some courses to my website for the fall and winter months. If you are interested in learning about how to make all natural olive oil soaps and skincare products, check it out. As shown in the sign, you can also request a special course for you and some friends. Minimum number of people for the class is 5.
This past winter, my partner Mike, his twin brother Doug and I backpacked around Europe taking in the sites, smells, food, and or course architecture. One of our favourite places that we visited was the Thermes Spa in Vals Switzerland. One of the neat treats at this place was that I got offered a warm cup of bourbon rooibos tea after my spa treatment. It was so nice to sit in a lounger with a warm cup of delicious tea while looking out at the snowy mountainous surroundings. Absolute bliss! I was lucky enough to purchase a bag of the tea in the gift store and when I make myself a cup, it transports me back to the spa. Such a nice treat!
