tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post9199769540424218130..comments2024-02-21T05:09:01.090-05:00Comments on Anya's Garden Perfumes + The Natural Perfumery Institute: A Yummy, Natural Trend: Perfuming Your Food - and the Launch of Anya's Garden Food & Drink Oils - with a Giveawayanyasgardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-39707498389680044042011-04-24T23:40:05.825-04:002011-04-24T23:40:05.825-04:00No, I hadn't seen Beth's blog yet. Some y...No, I hadn't seen Beth's blog yet. Some yummy and fantastic ideas! Very very exciting :-) Thanks again for launching another great product line!<br /><br />MichaelMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837887789726329152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-28174615707771164482011-04-24T13:46:22.303-04:002011-04-24T13:46:22.303-04:00Michael, did you see Beth's blog today? She t...Michael, did you see Beth's blog today? She tried five of my oils in food and drink. I have the link on Anya's Garden Facebook page.<br /><br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-55471819947653782702011-04-24T13:45:31.797-04:002011-04-24T13:45:31.797-04:00Hi Ahsu:
You've been ingesting essential oils...Hi Ahsu:<br /><br />You've been ingesting essential oils all your life. They're in all the jars of pasta sauce, salsas and many other prepared foods. <br /><br />Believe me, any amount more than a tiny bit would make the food inedible, due to the concentrated flavor. <br /><br />In other words, don't worry, there's sort of a self-regulating factor built into them ;-)<br /><br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-47730504908457975382011-04-24T02:07:18.112-04:002011-04-24T02:07:18.112-04:00I think it is a great idea, though the safety is d...I think it is a great idea, though the safety is definitely a priority as was already mentioned. Marketing-wise, it is a novel way to reach out to a foodie crowd and introduce them to natural perfumery at the same time. I think recipes will also really help with sales for food and drink oils, and am very excited to see the recipes as they are shared on the blog and Anya's Garden pages!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837887789726329152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-1418411461743074202011-04-23T21:53:29.911-04:002011-04-23T21:53:29.911-04:00Anya, I'd be excited to see more natural perfu...Anya, I'd be excited to see more natural perfumers offering and marketing essential oils (and hydrosols too) for use in culinary applications! I've always thought the link between aroma for personal wear and scenting our environments was logically connected to what we eat and drink.<br /><br />That said, I think Larry's comments echo my own concerns about knowing about safety vs. being guided by flavor alone. I don't know much about the properties of different plants, much less when they are concentrated into their essences. I trust you, the natural perfumers, to not unduly "harm" us via topical application (here I'm thinking of you knowing to use, for example, bergaptene-free bergamot and that kind of thing, not the more general common-sense warning that something might cause sensitivity on a more individual basis). The standard for ingesting stuff is just that much higher.<br /><br />It's quite exciting, though, to have more options in finding these culinary essences to broaden our palettes. I do love to play in the kitchen!ahsumakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427978699016426860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-48340726431301098412011-04-23T09:42:56.755-04:002011-04-23T09:42:56.755-04:00Hi Karin:
Thanks for dropping by and leaving some...Hi Karin:<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and leaving some positive comments. Enjoy those ice creams!<br /><br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-50973537071875946032011-04-22T15:17:42.266-04:002011-04-22T15:17:42.266-04:00Anya,
I just discovered you via Anne's food b...Anya,<br /><br />I just discovered you via Anne's food blog and am really excited by your food and drink oils. I've got ideas for some fantastic ice creams and creme fraiche based sauces using your oils. <br /><br />Off to peruse your blog and links some more.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />KarinKarinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-13309025567096405422011-04-22T13:14:09.893-04:002011-04-22T13:14:09.893-04:00Well, a confession: on the blogger dashboard, the...Well, a confession: on the blogger dashboard, there is a place to approve or delete a number of comments pending. I clicked on the box for about seven of them, then my hand slipped, and I deleted them instead of posting them :( There's no way I can retrieve them. If you posted, and you see this, please post again if your comment didn't appear.<br /><br />I'll extend the deadline for comments until Sunday.anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-7370852356229766942011-04-22T13:11:36.007-04:002011-04-22T13:11:36.007-04:00Chris, I share your philosophy ;-) The more the m...Chris, I share your philosophy ;-) The more the merrier!anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-57015386656843502222011-04-22T13:11:07.945-04:002011-04-22T13:11:07.945-04:00Lisa, I think you need a little MoonDance ;-)Lisa, I think you need a little MoonDance ;-)anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-80181709984795945682011-04-22T11:25:51.732-04:002011-04-22T11:25:51.732-04:00Fantastic, Anya! I've been using essential oil...Fantastic, Anya! I've been using essential oils and hydrosols in my cooking for decades. I encourage everyone to have a blast with this! I always say when it comes to the blending of food and friends - the more the merrier! :)C.Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13054201596303428159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-23886333840736421852011-04-22T08:47:47.479-04:002011-04-22T08:47:47.479-04:00Anya, that is very generous of you, thank you. I&#...Anya, that is very generous of you, thank you. I've only sampled your MOM & Outlaw perfumes so whatever you send would be greatly appreciated. <br /><br />LisaLisa Abdul-Quddushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898431687048520515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-24925284735071339452011-04-21T21:46:33.912-04:002011-04-21T21:46:33.912-04:00Hi Lisa:
You'll find a lot of great recipes i...Hi Lisa:<br /><br />You'll find a lot of great recipes in Aroma, and be creative yourself. Just remember a little goes a LONG way ;-)<br /><br />BTW, you were the first to order from me when I announced the launch the other day, and your order and the others go out tomorrow, with a little extra tucked inside - unless you might like to try one of my perfume samples. Let me know ;-)<br /><br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-67012585157380159432011-04-21T20:59:44.216-04:002011-04-21T20:59:44.216-04:00I'm pleased to know that there are so many cul...I'm pleased to know that there are so many culinary oils available. When I first heard about <i>Aroma</i> I wanted to try my hand at cooking with essential oils but never carved out time to really look into the subject. The timing does seem better now.Lisa Abdul-Quddushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898431687048520515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-10222189309502262972011-04-21T18:53:01.031-04:002011-04-21T18:53:01.031-04:00Thanks for posting this here, Larry. I wanted eve...Thanks for posting this here, Larry. I wanted everybody to see your points. I'll get chatty in the Guild Yahoo group on some of them, and I agree with most of what you wrote. I have great sources for FCC grade, etc. and some other tips, like what to wash the bottles with, how to sterilize them, and having an FDA-approved kitchen.<br /><br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-50459276211331766682011-04-21T18:51:30.997-04:002011-04-21T18:51:30.997-04:00Yes, margaret, I have recipes and tips on using th...Yes, margaret, I have recipes and tips on using the oils. When I was working on the document this week, I hit a wrong button, and whoosh, they got all garbled. <br />I'll probably just post a simplified series of links. I'm into taking it easy this week, so maybe next week it'll hapen.<br /><br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-67532836499271920862011-04-21T18:50:17.117-04:002011-04-21T18:50:17.117-04:00Hi Margaret
Thanks for all your sweet words, they...Hi Margaret<br /><br />Thanks for all your sweet words, they are appreciated.<br /><br />Anyaanyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-981487759409174402011-04-21T16:54:51.743-04:002011-04-21T16:54:51.743-04:00I'll reply to everyone soon. I just had my na...I'll reply to everyone soon. I just had my nails done, bought Easter candy and have a friend coming over.anyasgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223385840614041356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-67223734011199509832011-04-21T14:15:30.204-04:002011-04-21T14:15:30.204-04:00Herbs Essential oils and cooking my favorite pasti...Herbs Essential oils and cooking my favorite pastimes.<br /><br />If we take a walk thru time herbs were originally used to cure common problems, and to make questionable food edible. Herbs were hard to get and only the doctors of that time knew how to use them. These herbal doctors skills went into many different directions to today’s doctors, healers, and chefs. <br />Were would Italian cooking be without oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Basil etc.<br />These are all very powerful herbs and even more powerful Essential oils. My dry skin ointment is often said to smell like Pizza, due to the above Essential oils.<br /><br />Essential oils are the basis for the flavoring industry. The use in food is as long as history itself. <br />The use of the Essential oil vs the herb is very different. Some oils that smell great taste horrible. Essential oils are also much more concentrated than the herbs we are commonly use to using.<br /><br />In some foods the herbs are better suited than the essential oils themselves. When you cook the heat can burn off the aromatic part of the oil, and what is left may not be as pleasant as what you started with.<br /><br />Selection of the Essential oils for these purposes is also so much more critical. Everyone may know to select oils that are GRAS, generally regarded as safe. The direct food use the product must be FCC grade. Many essential oils on the market are not FCC grade oils but are a much lower commercial grade used in the soap industry.<br />When using these oils for sale for ingestion the care in your own testing and quality control must adhere to FCC guidelines. Testing for purity, and contamination, lead, mercury, etc.<br />This goes beyond simple GC/MS testing but also includes Certificates of analysis for the product that covers all the items needed to be tested.<br /><br />Your own record keeping needs to be able to provide recall information. This requires that every batch you make be able to be identified and the source of each ingredient be able to identified for recall purposes. Example: If a blend you have uses several essential oils and a carrier oil. If you find out that one of the oils fails the C of A test you will need to recall all of the products that were made that used that oil. So you need to be able to have batch numbers to give your customers to look for to identify the faulty products.<br /><br />This level of testing and record keeping is far above what is needed for a product that is not meant to be ingested.<br /><br />Also check your product liability insurance since most perfume insurances do not cover ingestion of the essential oils.<br /><br />The food industry is much more regulated as it should be. I see the recalls everyday for herbal teas, and supplements.<br /><br />And at last don’t forget that Essential oils have medicinal purposes, and the difference between a medicine and a poison is the dosage. Nutmeg Essential oil has many effects beside the flavor. http://www.erowid.org/plants/nutmeg/nutmeg_journal1.shtml<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Larry Marsala<br />Natalchemy Inc.<br />3801 Charter Park Court<br />Suite E<br />San Jose, CA 95136<br />408-978-3000<br />www.natalchemy.comLarry Marsalahttp://www.natalchemy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-19720835644520044962011-04-21T13:17:00.073-04:002011-04-21T13:17:00.073-04:00Anya, I forgot to ask about recipes. Will you pro...Anya, I forgot to ask about recipes. Will you provide them?<br /><br />Margaretmargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285027653161479808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30502094.post-64046414917839329602011-04-21T13:16:15.774-04:002011-04-21T13:16:15.774-04:00Anya, you never cease to amaze me! You are so gene...Anya, you never cease to amaze me! You are so generous and giving. I'm years away from having a business, but I will be purchasing some of your oils to cook with.<br /><br />There's nobody else like you in the natural perfumery world, you are a dear who keeps giving and giving, and I love that you call it pushing the baby birds out of the nest, lol.margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285027653161479808noreply@blogger.com