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OMG this smells so good. I was organizing the essential oil cabinet and decided to play with some blends and I came up with this and it smells just spectacular. 

Interesting fact….

This may be my favorite beeswax candle!! Love the texture of the honey comb on this.
🐝 Beeswax is a natural, renewable wax made by honeybees to build honeycomb. It is better to burn than other waxes because it burns cleaner, lasts longer, and emits a natural honey aroma without toxic chemicals 🐝
This is being added to
The beeswax candle collection that I sell.

Golden Blossom Honey Summer facial mask 🍯
1Tbsp honey

1 apple 🍎 peeled and cored
In a blender, purée honey with apple smooth over face on 15 minutes rinse with cold water 

Honey Summer Facial Mask

Benefits:

* 🍯 Honey is a natural humectant, drawing moisture into the skin to help it feel soft, smooth, and hydrated.
* 🍯 Honey has mild antibacterial properties, which may help keep skin feeling clean and can be beneficial for blemish-prone skin.
* 🍎 Apple contains vitamin C and natural fruit acids that gently exfoliate, helping to brighten dull skin and leave it looking fresher.
* 🍎 The apple’s water content also provides a refreshing, cooling effect, making it especially nice during the summer.
* Rinsing with cool water can temporarily reduce puffiness and leave the skin feeling refreshed.

Best for: Normal, dry, or combination skin needing a boost of hydration and radiance.

Tip: If you have sensitive skin, test a small amount on your inner arm first. The natural acids in apple may irritate very sensitive skin, and avoid applying this mixture to broken or irritated skin.

This is a lovely seasonal treatment from an apothecary perspective—simple, fresh, and made with ingredients that nourish the skin naturally.

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Best Cheese Pairings for honey🍯

Goat Cheese (Chèvre): Tangy and tart; honey cuts the acidity for a sweet-and-creamy contrast.

Brie or Camembert: Buttery and soft; mild enough to let floral or standard honey shine.

Aged Gouda or Sharp Cheddar: Firm and salty-nutty; deep umami flavors balance well with rich or hot honey drizzles.

Blue Cheese: Pungent and salty; sweet honey tames the sharp bite

Best Crackers: plain water cress. Neutral and crisp; they provide a blank slate so the cheese and honey flavors stay front and center.

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Stay healthy with food!
Why Red Onions?
(Recipe below)
Red onions are rich in quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative stress and supports a healthy inflammatory response. They also provide prebiotic fiber, which feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut, along with vitamin C and other plant compounds that support overall wellness.
When naturally fermented, pickled red onions may also:
Support a healthy gut microbiome with beneficial bacteria.
Aid digestion.
Help increase the bioavailability of some nutrients.
Add a flavorful source of probiotics to your meals.
Enjoy them on salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, eggs, grain bowls, or alongside grilled meats.
Note: these onions are made with a vinegar pickle, they won’t contain live probiotics. This recipe uses only salt and water and ferments at room temperature, it is a lacto-fermented recipe and can develop beneficial bacteria when prepared properly.
So tasty and so good for you. Pickled Red Onions
Ingredients

* 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
* 3 jalapeños, sliced (optional or use less)
* 1 cinnamon stick
* 1 sprig rosemary
* 1 sprig thyme
* 10 peppercorns
* 1 Tbsp salt
* 3 cups water

Directions

1. Dissolve salt in water to make a brine.
2. Pack onion, jalapeños, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon stick, and peppercorns into a clean jar.
3. Pour brine over vegetables, covering completely.
4. Seal and leave at room temperature for 3–5 days, tasting after day 3.
5. Refrigerate when desired flavor is reached. Keeps up to 3 months.

🌿 Pam’s Apothecary — Peppermint Headache Support 🌿
Peppermint has always been my friend when a headache starts to creep in. If I catch it early, simply enjoying the fresh aroma of the mint or applying a drop of peppermint essential oil to my temples can be a comforting part of my routine.
I never travel without my peppermint essential oil. 🪴
When a headache is already settled in, I reach for my peppermint tincture. It has become one of my favorite herbal preparations to keep on hand.

Nature provides so many wonderful plants to support our everyday wellness. 💚

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✨ New candles have been created today! 🐝
I’m in love with these 100% beeswax tea lights! Available in heart, square, and round shapes, each container has tiny little feet, so there’s no need for a candle holder. They burn for about 5 hours, filling your space with the warm glow and natural honey scent of pure beeswax.
I also created hand-dipped meditation candles. They burn for about 20 minutes—just the right amount of time for prayer, meditation, or a quiet moment or a 20 minute yoga practice. Their beautiful golden flame and the simple, natural scent of beeswax create such a peaceful atmosphere.
Made with pure beeswax from apiaries in my area or from PA from my Amish beekeeper friends. All handmade by me —a little gift from the honey bees. 💛🐝
~Pam’s Garden Goodies~