Instructions 1. Fill a wide baking dish with baking soda. 2. Heat in the oven at 400 degrees until all the baking soda becomes washing soda. Occasionally mix it so that this process happens faster and more uniformly. 3. Use as needed!
See- told you it was simple! 1 ingredient. 1 step.
The difference between baking soda and washing soda is water and carbon dioxide. Seriously. Baking soda's chemical makeup is NaHCO3 (1 sodium, 1 hydrogen, one carbon, and 3 oxygen molecules). Washing soda's chemical makeup is Na2CO3 (2 sodium, 1 carbon, and 3 oxygen molecules). When baking soda is heated up to high temperatures, it breaks down to become washing soda, water steam, and carbon dioxide. By cooking your baking soda, you can easily and safely get washing soda without needing to travel to far flung places to buy it, and you can make as much as you need at a time and don't need to lay out a lot of money on buying washing soda. (If you buy baking soda in bulk as I do, you can make washing soda especially cheaply.
Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe
1 1/2 bar of Dr Bronners Castile Soap, shaved 4 cups of hot water to melt the soap 3 gallons of hot water 1-3 Tablespoon Tea Tree Oil 1 cup of borax 2 cups of washing soda 1 cup of baking soda
1 large Rubbermaid container about 4-5 gallons size
Directions: Grate the soap into a saucepan. You can use either a box grater or a food processor for this. I recommend you do not use whatever tool you use for grating soap with food. I was able to buy an extra food processor very inexpensively at a thrift store. Add 4 cups of hot water to the pan. Simmer on low until the soap melts completely into the water. Add borax, washing soda and baking soda to the hot water. Simmer on low until it desolves with the soap. If the mixture is not melting, add more water if needed. Add 3 gallons of hot water to the large container. Add the mixture to the hot water. Mix with a large spoon until it completely dissolves. Then add the Tea Tree Oil. And give it a final mix. Let cool overnight. You will notice that it turns into a thick gel. Use 1/4 cup for HE washers and 1/2 - 1 cup of this homemade laundry detergent per load of laundry
Instructions 1. Fill a wide baking dish with baking soda. 2. Heat in the oven at 400 degrees until all the baking soda becomes washing soda. Occasionally mix it so that this process happens faster and more uniformly. 3. Use as needed!
See- told you it was simple! 1 ingredient. 1 step.
The difference between baking soda and washing soda is water and carbon dioxide. Seriously. Baking soda's chemical makeup is NaHCO3 (1 sodium, 1 hydrogen, one carbon, and 3 oxygen molecules). Washing soda's chemical makeup is Na2CO3 (2 sodium, 1 carbon, and 3 oxygen molecules). When baking soda is heated up to high temperatures, it breaks down to become washing soda, water steam, and carbon dioxide. By cooking your baking soda, you can easily and safely get washing soda without needing to travel to far flung places to buy it, and you can make as much as you need at a time and don't need to lay out a lot of money on buying washing soda. (If you buy baking soda in bulk as I do, you can make washing soda especially cheaply.
Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe
1 1/2 bar of Dr Bronners Castile Soap, shaved 4 cups of hot water to melt the soap 3 gallons of hot water 1-3 Tablespoon Tea Tree Oil 1 cup of borax 2 cups of washing soda 1 cup of baking soda
1 large Rubbermaid container about 4-5 gallons size
Directions: Grate the soap into a saucepan. You can use either a box grater or a food processor for this. I recommend you do not use whatever tool you use for grating soap with food. I was able to buy an extra food processor very inexpensively at a thrift store. Add 4 cups of hot water to the pan. Simmer on low until the soap melts completely into the water. Add borax, washing soda and baking soda to the hot water. Simmer on low until it desolves with the soap. If the mixture is not melting, add more water if needed. Add 3 gallons of hot water to the large container. Add the mixture to the hot water. Mix with a large spoon until it completely dissolves. Then add the Tea Tree Oil. And give it a final mix. Let cool overnight. You will notice that it turns into a thick gel. Use 1/4 cup for HE washers and 1/2 - 1 cup of this homemade laundry detergent per load of laundryPeppermint bark recipeNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-12-13 | Watch in HD ! For this and more recipes visit : http://www.nalaniskitchen.com
A traditional holiday candy, made of layered dark & white chocolates, mimicking tree bark and topped with crushed peppermint candy canes. Great with a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winters night. The higher grade chocolate used, the better tasting. To purchase fine chocolate, visit your local health & food store. They are sold in chunks and come in a wide variety of flavors. If you are strapped with a budget you may use your favorite brand of packaged chocolate chips.Peanut Brittle RecipeNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-12-05 | Visit www.nalaniskitchen.com and www.facebook/nalaniskitchen for recipes :) One of my all time favorite homemade candies, in fact this is one of the first candy recipes I was taught, over the years I have added and subtracted a few ingredients. This is a basic recipe that can be adjusted to your taste by adding other nuts like almonds, pecan, and your favorite nut.
Advice for a successful recipe : ~ be sure to heat candy mixture to 300 degrees no more no less. ~ for less cooked nuts add nuts after bringing candy mixture to a boil. ~ If you do not have a silicone pad, use parchment paper.Hawaiian Shortbread cookie RecipeNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-06-06 | Visit me on facebook: facebook.com/NalanisKitchen Check out my recipe blog: nalaniskitchen.com
One of my all time favorite snacks I grew up with in Hawaii. So simple, yet the options for this recipe can be limitless, for a decadent treat add some macadamia nuts to the dough, then dip in some chocolate!! MMmmm !!How to make Natural DeodorantNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-05-11 | Visit me on the web @ http:// www.nalaniskitchen.com for this and other recipes visit me on facebook http://www.facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
So the weather is warming up ! And I am loving it ! Better get the underarm deodorant out... speaking of underarm deodorant I just got done filming a how to video on "DIY Natural Pit deodorant"
Did you know ?? that commercially bought deodorants contain aluminum compounds, such as aluminum zirconium and aluminum chloride that has been proven to cause breast cancer & Alzheimer's ! Crazy right?? !! Check your underarm deodorants for these ingredients ! If they contain aluminum, toss it out !! Make your own ! Happy dry pits ! lolConnecting With SpiritNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-05-11 | Mediation.... is a power tool ! It helps us listen to our inner voice, so that we can connect with spirit. I almost forgot how powerful this tool is, after waking from a horrible lucid dream, the horrible feeling lingered into my waking world. After dropping my husband off to work, I had a strong urge to connect with spirit. I took my little guardian ( Harpo, my doggie ) with me, to the forest. There we connected together with spirit. We meditated for a couple hours, connecting with the earth, connecting with our ancestors, connecting with spirit. It was one of the most liberating feelings I have had in a long time. Those few hours sitting there with nature and connecting with spirit helped me get out of the funk I was in from that lucid dream. I was conscious but meditation helped me speak with my unconscious mind, and it balanced my inner being.How to make Huli Huli ChickenNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-05-07 | Visit for recipe http://www.nalaniskitchen.com Like me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
Huli Huli in Hawaiian means to Flip ! So lets Huli some chicken ! Marinated in pineapple, juice, soy sauce and white wine, this recipe is perfect for grilling !How to make Ginisang MungoNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-04-20 | For this and more recipes visit Nalani's Kitchen on Facebook @ facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
Brought over to Hawaii from the Philippines, this dish quickly became a part of Hawaii's versatile cuisine. This dish is classified as "Good 'Ol Filipino Soul Food" This dish was my grandmothers (a 2nd generation filipino immigrant) favorite ! There are many variations of this dish, this recipe is a standard recipe.How to make Baked Manapua (cha siu bao)Nalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-04-15 | Find me on facebook facebook.com/NalanisKitchen Also known as Cha siu bao, it can be steamed or baked. A Hawaii favorite that I grew up with as a child, sold by small mom & pop shops and what we call in Hawaii "the manapua truck" ! Before the times of gourmet food trucks, the original food truck could be found in Hawaii. You would find asian fusion delights such as fried noodle, pork hash, won ton, rice cake, and even fried chicken !! Join me as I show you how to make baked manapua !! Visit my facebook page facebook.com/NalanisKitchen for this and other local favorite recipes !
This light and fluffy wholesome bread can be used for sandwiches, french toast and toast ! It has a creamy wholesome interior, golden crust, and soft, easily slice-able texture.
This wonderful moisturizing and healing lotion uses all natural organic ingredients. Ingredients like Rose Hip Essential Oil, Cocoa butter, & Vitamin E oil help heal damaged skin & reduce redness on both face and body. Jojoba oil, Vegetable Glycerin and Coconut oil helps to deep moisturize skin, yet is light non-greasy and fast absorbing. Rest easy knowing every ingredient you are putting on your body is chemical free and derived straight from the powers of nature !From 10 to 1 day juice fastNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-04-02 | Come check my out on Face Book , facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
Join me as I embark on my very first 10 Day Raw Juice Fast. I am not trying to loose weight, though I anticipate I will loose a few pounds. I am doing this to recharge, reboot, heal, and spiritually connect with my body. It will be challenging, though a challenge I am willing to conquer in order to reclaim my health.
Aloha !! Welcome to my kitchen ! Ever since a small child I had a huge passion for food, I knew that one day I would be a domestic goddess feeding the ones I loved with good eats. When I was little I used to watch my grandma in the kitchen all the time. Never in a million years would I have though I would be here, married a house wife, and happy ! So I decided to share my home cooking adventures with my friends and the world. Stay tuned ... Visit me on youtube, remember to like.comment. and subscribe ;) If you have any requests, send me a message and I will dedicate a whole episode to you. ENJOY !!Omega VRT 350 HD Full Product Review and Juice MakingNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-03-28 | For Recipes and more visit facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
Juicing is a very healthy way to gain the nutrients your body needs !! As a part of my Organic lifestyle journey, I decided to add juicing to my diet. After extensive research, I found the Omega VRT 350 Masticating Juicer would suit my needs. This juicer is, by my opinion, the best at extracting all the nutrients from veggies and fruits. This juicer is much slower than other juice makers on market, because it uses a slow rpm, but extracts more nutrients !! This juicer can also grind peanuts and make peanut butter, along with other nuts !Omega VRT 350 R Juicer pt 2Nalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-03-26 | For recipes and more visit facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
Finally got my juicer. This ones a special edition exclusively for Macy's in the red color. Perfect for my red kitchen !! Using my iPhone for this video, I lost my camcorder plug to recharge :( Hope I find the friggin charger soon !! lol Any how I had to get a vid out to share with yall !! All the veggies and fruits I use is Organic.Harpos Food How to make homemade dog foodNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-03-25 | For more delicous recipes visit me on Facebook ! facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
Making homemade dog food is a great way to make sure your dog stays healthy and strong ! Be sure use doggy friendly ingredients when choosing to make your own. There are a bunch of very toxic foods your dog may be allergic to.
For this recipe I used Organic Chicken Scraps that I purchased from Whole Foods. It is usually near the frozen meats. Whole Foods actually label the chicken scraps "Dog Food" ! It is very inexpensive too !How to Make Homemade Fabric SoftenerNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-03-24 | Visit facebook.com/NalanisKitchen for more recipes ;)
Homemade Fabric Softener Recipe
Ingredients: 3 cups warm water 1.5 cups white vinegar 1 cup natural conditioner (you could use non-natural conditioner too to save money) essential oil (optional.)
Direction: Pour all ingredients into a half gallon container and stir. Don't shake or it will make an extreme mess! Add essential oils if desired and stir again!
To use: Add the same amount you would the store bought kind about 1/4 cup during the rinse cycle.
Ingredients 4-5 Green Tart Apple 1 cup Flour 1/2 stick softened butter 1 tablespoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 lemon juiced
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel, core, and slice apples,Layer sliced apples evenly into 8X8 square pan. Evenly cover apples in lemon juice, then set aside. In a separate bowl sift remaining ingredients except butter. Cut in softened butter with a fork until its crumbly. Spread evenly over apples. Bake for 45 mins until crunchy.How to make Greek SaladNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-02-17 | Follow me on Facebook @ facebook.com/NalanisKitchen This tasty salad is best assembled with the freshest ingredients you can find. It is a super easy meal that everyone is sure to enjoy !
Ingredients 2 cups diced feta cheese 1 1/2 cups of your favorite Olive mix with dressings 1/2 - 1 Lemon 2 large cucumbers diced 4 tomatoes diced 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 of a red onion sliced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon dried oregano
Directions Cube cucumbers, and add them to a large serving bowl, cube tomato's place them on a few layers of paper towels, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, let sit for 5 - 10 mins. Halve cherry tomato's and cube feta cheese and add them to bowl. After 5-10 mins add the diced tomato's. Thinly slice onion then add to bowl, Add olives with dressing that comes in the mix. Juice lemon into bowl, being careful not to add the lemon seeds. add olive oil, oregano and salt. Mix well and serve.Spanish Pulled PorkNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-02-09 | Visit me on Facebook @ facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
Ingredients 3 ½ ibs pork butt 3 Cups Goya Mojo 1 Small onion ½ Bell pepper sliced 1-2 Sliced Green Chiles 1 Tomato Sliced 3-4 cloves of crushed garlic ½ stick of softened butter 2 Tablespoons Sea Salt
Instructions Marinate Pork butt in Goya Mojo for 24 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use half of the butter to butter a casserole dish or small baking pan. Place pork butt into pan, opened and flat. Add Garlic and the rest of the veggies onto pork. Pour the marinade over veggies. Then pull over the meat to cover veggies. Use a paper towel blot top of the meat till dry. Then use the rest of the butter coat pork . Cover with foil leaving a small opening to act as a vent. Bake for 1 ½ hours, then remove foil and baste pork. Put back into oven uncovered, raise oven to 400 degrees and cook for 2 ½ hours. Be sure to baste at least twice during the remainder of the baking time. Set aside to cool for 10 mins. Using two forks shred meat and enjoy !!Going OrganicNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-02-03 | Follow me on FACEBOOK facebook.com/NalanisKitchen Check out some of my latest cooking videos: How to make Sata Andagi (Okinawan Donut) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYIntw8lSqc How to make Malasadas ( Portuguese Donut ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psAPCMXL4w4
This is my introduction on starting an Organic lifestyle. Join me as I share with you where I came from and the importance of connecting to the land and our food. An introduction to a series of videos that will chart my progress in consuming Organic foods and supporting local organic livestock and agriculture. Stay tuned for more.how to make sata andagiNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-02-03 | Follow me on facebook facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
Prep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 40 minsServes: 12-16, Yield: 3.0 dozen About This Recipe "These are found basically everywhere on Okinawa, very thick and hearty little doughnut balls! Got this off a local okinawan recipe site." Ingredients oil ( for deep frying) 4 eggs 3/4 cup milk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups flour 2 cups sugar 3 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions In a deep fryer or deep skillet, heat oil to 350 F or until hot. In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture; stir until dry ingredients are moistened and dough is smooth. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into the hot oil; fry until golden brown and doughnuts rise to the surface. Drain on paper towel lined plates and serve hot, but they are also good cooled down, you can buy them either way there on Okinawa!How to make Chicken long riceNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-02-01 | Visit me on FACEBOOK for more recipes @ facebook.com/NalanisKitchen Nalanis Chicken Long Rice Ingredients 3-4 Chicken breasts bone in 1 Small Onion 2-3 Cups of Shredded cabbage 3 slices of ginger 3 cloves of garlic 3 bay leaves 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce 1 Tablespoon Patis (fish sauce) 1 QT (32 fl oz) Chicken Broth 3-4 Cups of water Salt to taste Pepper to taste
Directions Place Bean threads in a large bowl of tap hot water; set aside. Place water into large pot bringing it to a boil on a high heat. While waiting for the water to boil, crush ginger and garlic, slice onions and cabbage; set aside. Once water is beginning to boil, add chicken, be sure chicken is covered with water; if not add a little more water. Boil chicken for 25-30 mins. Skim off any brown foam that accumulates on top of water. When chicken is fully cooked; take out chicken one at a time, separate chicken from bone, then shred chicken breast; place shredded chicken back into pot; continue for all remaining chickens. When finished shredding chicken add crushed garlic, ginger, and bay leaves to pot. Reduce heat to medium and let reduce until half. About 15-20 mins. Add sliced onions and cover; let cook until onions are softened. About 10 mins. With kitchen shears cut bean threads to desired length, then drain water; set aside. Raise heat to medium high; add chicken broth and bring to boil. About 10 mins. Lower heat to medium low; add bean threads cover and let simmer for 10 mins until noodles are translucent. Add Soy and fish sauce then add shredded cabbage; cover and let simmer for 10 mins; until cabbage is soft. Add salt and pepper to taste; serve over steamed rice and enjoy !How to make Tangy MeatloafNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-01-29 | Visit me on FACEBOOK, facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
This recipe is one of my many meatloaf recipes. The Tangy topping makes a great pairing with this hearty meatloaf.
Ingredients Topping: 2 TBSP Spicy Mustard 1/2 C Ketchup 2 TBSP Brown sugar
Directions 1. Dice Onions, garlic, and ginger, set aside. 2. Place Ground beef, eggs, salt,pepper into a large mixing bowl 3. add onion,ginger, garlic to meat and mix with hand until combined. 4. bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour let cool for 10 mins. slice and serve.How to make Easy Gourmet Brownies At Home From Scratch ( Brownie Lovers Must )Nalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-01-26 | Follow me on Facebook @facebook.com/NalanisKitchen You'll be surprised how easy it is to make Gourmet Style brownies at home. Forget the boxed stuff, once you try this, you'll be hooked !!
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square pan. 2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and water. Cook over medium heat until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Mix in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. 3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies set up. Do not overbake! Cool in pan and cut into squares.How to make Li hing Pickle MangoNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-01-23 | Visit me on FACEBOOK facebook.com/NalanisKitchen INGREDIENTS 3-5 Mangos 3-5 pint Canning Jars and lids (Sterilized) 6 c. water 4 c. brown raw sugar 2 c. white vinegar 3/4 c. Hawaiian salt 2 tbsp. red food coloring DIRECTIONS Peel mangos and cut. Bring water, sugar and vinegar, salt and food coloring to boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved completely. Cool. Pack fruit firmly into sterilized jars. Pour cooled syrup over it covered fruit completely. Let sit in a cool area, for one week before eating.
Bread is very simple to make. Though it takes a lot of time and patience, the outcome of homemade bread is rewarding. Nothing compares to warm right out of the oven bread. Join me as I show you how to make a delicious loaf of bread.
A special shout out to my friends at Crackseed Center. I received my Hawaii kine goodies today in the mail, and I am going to savor it until I order more.How to make Pickled RadishNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-01-18 | Visit me on FACEBOOK facebook.com/NalanisKitchen Things You'll Need 1 TBSP Hot sauce or jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 crushed clove of garlic 4 slices of mashed ginger 4 cups water 1 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons sea salt 2 teaspoons Pepper 2 Bay Leaves 4 bunches of radishes 1 Large Jar ( Cleaned spaghetti sauce jar ) 2 small jars (1 pint jar ) 3 lids Instructions 1. Clean and prepare radish. 2. Sterilize Jars. 3. Slice Radish. 4.Carefully remove jars from hot water bath. 5. Fill Jars with radish. 6.Prepare pickling brine. Add the rest of the ingredients into pot, then bring to a boil for 5 minutes. 7.Cool Brine to luke warm. 8. Pour Brine into Jars, seal tight then refigerate for 24 hrs.How to make Pork Char SiuNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-01-15 | Visit me on FACEBOOK facebook.com/NalanisKitchen
Ingredients
1⁄4 Cup hoisin 2 Tablespoon soy sauce 3 Tablespoon honey 1 1⁄2 Tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry or sake 1 Teaspoon Chinese five spice powder 1 1⁄2 Pound pork spare ribs, or butt, cut in to 2 inch strips Instructions
Char Siu
Combine ingredients and mix. Marinate overnight. Place in a pre-heated oven at 400° and roast for 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with extra sauce. Broil for the last 15 minutes checking every 5 minutes. The pork should have nice charring on the edges of the pieces.How to make MalasadasNalani “Nalanis Kitchen” Kit chen2013-01-14 | Visit me on FACEBOOK facebook.com/NalanisKitchen Ingredients
Yeast 1 Package Fleischmann's ActiveDry Yeast (1/4 oz.) 1 Teaspoon sugar 1⁄4 Cup warm water Dough 6 Cup flour 1⁄2 Cup sugar 1⁄2 Teaspoon Salt 1⁄4 Cup melted butter or margarine 1 Cup water 1 Cup evaporated milk 6 Each Eggs Preparation 1 Quart vegetable oil (for frying) each sugar Instructions
Dissolve yeast, sugar and water and set aside. Beat eggs. Measure flour into mixing bowl and add salt. Make a well in the flour, pour yeast mixture, eggs and other ingredients. Beat in circular motion until the dough is soft. Cover, let raise until double. Turn dough over but do not punch down. Cover and let raise again. Heat oil to 375 degrees and drop dough by teaspoon full into oil and cook until brown. Toss with sugar. Best when hot.
Notes
If the malasadas have a tendency to come out with the center still doughy, turn the heat down on the oil which will allow them to cook longer.