Table of Contents
Introduction
The Joy of Homemade Living 8
The Rewards of Making It Yourself 10
Creating Your Own Food Products 12
Creating Health and Beauty Products 15
Making Products for the House and Garden 19
Part 1 In the Kitchen 22
Pantry Staples 24
Breakfast Cereals 26
Condiments and Spreads 28
Salad Dressings 34
Seasonings 41
Marinades 47
Cooking Stocks 49
Sauces 52
Dessert Sauces 58
Dry Mixes 61
Pasta 62
Pickled, Preserved and Frozen Foods 64
Pickles and Relishes 66
Chutneys 74
Jams, Jellies and Marmalades 76
Frozen Vegetables 85
Frozen Fruit 88
Baked Goods You Can Make 90
Quick Breads 92
Yeast Breads 99
Muffins 107
Rols 110
Cakes 116
Pies and Meringues 123
Cookies, Slices and Brownies 128
Snacks, Nibbles and Drinks 134
Fast Foods and Snacks 136
Breakfast Treats 139
Appetizing Nibbles 143
Dips 150
Cold Drinks 154
Hot Drinks 160
Take-Out and Prepared Food 164
Deli-Style Dishes 166
Main-Dish Pies 176
Pasta Dishes 179
Soups 187
Salads 195
Easy-to-Make Sweet Treats 202
Candy 204
Custards, Mousses and Puddings 211
Fruit Desserts 217
Ice Cream 220
Frozen Yogurt 228
Ices, Granitas, Sherbets and Sorbets 230
Frozen Pops 235
Part 2 Health and Beauty Care 238
Your Own Beauty Products 240
Face Care 242
Care for Lips and Mouth 251
Shampoos, Conditioners and Rinses 254
Body Care Treatments 257
Bath Products 263
Nail, Hand and Foot Care 268
Just for Men 272
Healthy Home Remedies 274
Digestive Distress 276
Colds, Congestion and Fever 279
Bug Bits, Hives and Itching 284
Skin Outbreaks 288
Cuts, Bruises and Burns 291
Food Care Products 295
Lips and Mouth 297
Dental Care 299
Joints and Muscles 301
Women's Problems 304
Headaches 305
Anxiety and Fatigue 307
Natural Pet Care Products 310
Dog Food 312
Dog Care Products 315
Cat Food 319
Cat Care Products 322
Treats for Birds 324
Food for Other Pets 327
Part 3 Around the House 330
Clever Solutions Cleaning Products 332
General Housecleaning 334
Air Fresheners 337
Furniture Polishes 338
Mold and Mildew Removers 339
Metal Polishes 340
In the Kitchen 342
In the Laundry 345
In the Bathroom 347
Cleaning the Car 350
Useful House and Garden Products
Household Compounds 354
Craft-Making Supplies 358
Household Pest Repellents 364
Garden Helpers 368
Garden Soil Care 371
Garden Pest Deterrents 374
Houseplants 382
Index 386