THE CROW'S CROFT BLOG

Scent is one of the most important parts of soap and candles. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume essential oils are always the safest or most natural choice, but that is not always true. At The Crow’s Croft, we choose CandleScience Clean Scents Plus for many of our products because they offer consistency, safety, and transparency that essential oils cannot always provide. What Essential Oils Are Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts obtaine

Many people try pasture raised pork for the first time and are surprised by how it behaves in the kitchen. It cooks differently than grocery store pork, and that difference is not a flaw. It is a sign of how the animal was raised. Understanding why pasture raised pork cooks differently helps you get better results and enjoy the full flavor it offers. Pasture Raised Pork Is Not the Same as Commodity Pork Most grocery store pork comes from pigs raised quickly in confinement sys

Color in soap often raises questions. One of the most common ingredients people ask about is mica powder. At The Crow’s Croft, we believe in being clear about what goes into our products and why. What Mica Powder Is Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that is ground into a fine powder. In soap and cosmetics, mica is used to add color and shimmer. It does not provide scent or affect how soap cleans. Cosmetic grade mica is purified and approved for use in personal care produc

Across the country, small farms are disappearing at an alarming rate. This is not because farmers are unwilling to work hard or adapt. It is because the economics of farming have shifted in ways that make it increasingly difficult to survive. Two of the biggest pressures facing small pork farms today are rising feed costs , limited processing access , and a food culture that often undervalues pork as a quality meat. The Rising Cost of Feed Feed is one of the largest expenses