Bath Sachet

* Exported from MasterCook *

BATH SACHET

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Gift Baskets

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup oatmeal (not instant)
1/2 cup rosemary leaves (or substitute lavender --
thyme, lemon
verbena...or your favorite herb)
1/4 cup rose petals [optional --JJnote: *not
optional* :-)]

Mix the ingredients together and, for each sachet, place a few
tablespoons in the center of a six-inch square of lace, cheesecloth or
muslin [JJ note: I've used the muslin tea bags that better kitchen
stores carry, or make my own using a *firmly woven* muslin/cheesecloth
fabric--you don't want the c contents of the bag getting down the
drain!! If you're using a square of fabric]...bring the four corners
together and tie in the middle with a washable ribbon, making sure
that the mixture is secure in your bath. Tie the bag to hang sachet
mixture in a ho n ey pot in the bathroom and refill sachet as
necessary. Each bag can be used several times before it needs
refilling. Oatmeal is very good for the skin but by itself is not
particularly attractive, which is why I add rose petals. The Rose
petals complement the oatmeal and add a little more fragrance to the
mix.

For a humorous present for friends with a hot tub, sew a large tea bag
from cheesecloth or muslin, fill it with a mixture of herbs and
oatmeal (keeping the same proportions as in the recipe) and staple the
bag to a string. Write the message "tea for two" on a piece of paper
and attach it to the other end of the string. The "tea" bag can be
used several times.

From Gifts from Your Garden , by Suzanne Frutig Bales, Prentice Hall,
1992.




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NOTES : JackJumpUp