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biarine. I do like the look of your curd soap. Its rustic looking the way it should be. Our traditional soap was a lot darker tan in colour. What oils and fats did you use?

Thanks biarine. Now I must piece the puzzle together. I have been making CP soap for a few years. The more I learn, the more I realize I know nothing about soap making. I still feel like a novice and appreciate the knowledge others are willing to share. Cheers!

Thanks everyone. I will take your advice on board. biarine please tell me about German Curd soap.

Thank you Irish Lass for taking the time to search. This recipe seems authentic in its use of ingredients. I understand the need for using what was at hand and not wasting anything. The method shown is Cold Process so even Nonna's have evolved in their soap making. To respect the authentic...

That seems to be a very efficient method for the time. I love the history of soap making in different regions and countries. I am still keen on making a hard bar of hot process Olive oil soap for hand washing. I will give it a try just not sure how much lye I will need to use for a laundry bar...

Thanks I will certainly look at all options. This is still something I must pursue in order to keep the tradition alive. I have used this laundry soap bar all my life and it is the very best in my opinion for hand washing stains and grime from clothes. Nothing else has come close to its...

Hi, I have been searching for an authentic recipe for my Nonna's hot process laundry soap. I have been looking for this elusive recipe for a few years. Sadly my Nonna who lived in Calabria Italy passed away a few years ago without passing her knowledge on. This soap was cooked in cauldrons using...