Tag Archives: Orange peels

Orange Peels and Mosquitoes

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Art for Housewives

«If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito». Dalai Lama This year the mosquitoes on Paros seem to be particularly huge and animated. I was told it’s because, due to lack of … Continue reading →

Posted in Living With Less | Tagged How to, mosquitoes, natural mosquito repellent, Orange peels, Orange skin, Oranges | 14 Comments

Dressed in Food

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Art for Housewives

I’ve already posted about using fruit scraps before (Oranges are not just for eating) but after seeing fotos of Jan Hopkins’ watermelon rind dress… Eating watermelon seeds + Watermelon & Mint Salad + Easy Pickled Watermelon Rind. Jan Hopkins and Art from … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged food in art, Orange peels, Orange skin, watermelon rind | 2 Comments

Oranges are not just for eating

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Art for Housewives

Jan Hopkins orange peel teapot Save your orange peels! For instance, dried orange peels, watermelon seeds, silk cocoon, ground coffee beans, and Bombona and tagua seeds – indigenous to Colombia – are ingredients for beautifully crafted necklaces, earrings, and bracelets … Continue reading →