Rich goat milk graces every bar of soap we create at Pure Goat Soapworks. Today I want to give you a glimpse of the beautiful farm our milk comes from, and show you the milking process. Terre Verde Farm is owned by our friend Tammy March-Vispi in Allegan, MI. We began our journey into soapmaking in […]
Are you curious to know how we make artisan goat milk soap? Fascinated by the combination of colors and fragrance? When my eyes first gazed upon Kenna Cote’s Tiger Stripe Soap back in 2013, I was smitten. I was mesmerized. I was hooked. I couldn’t believe that I was actually looking at soap! I could scarcely […]
Yes, I do realize that I am in Michigan, and despite the spring-like weather we’ve had over the past few days, I know we’re about to get blasted with up to 11 inches of snow, but… Spring is coming! And with it comes the start of our farmers market season! The Bank Street Kalamazoo Farmers Market […]
Have you been intrigued by the idea using handcrafted soap? Have you wondered how goat milk soap is made, and why it’s good for you? Soap is made by combining oils, lye, and water, or another liquid such as goat milk, in specific quantities. The chemical reaction that makes soap is called saponification. You might hear the […]
