Rice/? bag help and ideas
#101
Originally Posted by sailsablazin
Originally Posted by MacThayer
I have a lovely smelling lemon balm plant. Do you think I could dry the leaves and use that? What about other herbs and scents like rosemary, regular mint, cardamom, or cinnamon mixed in with the rice? Or how about evergreens? I guess you can see you've got my brain twirling!
Can I just add some of my lavendar to the corn warmers that I make???? I also have tons of mint...so if anyone has done this, please let me know.
I'm not sure I've ever heard of a Mosquito plant. Are you from the U.P.? Or upper Michigan? I grew up in Grayling.
#102
Originally Posted by Pam B
A few years ago, I made rice bags for family members for Xmas. Most complained that they did not like the odor of the rice. About a year ago, I purchased a bag at a shop in Gatlinburg...it is filled with cherry pits. You can either heat it or freeze it. It smells so much better than the rice ever did! I googled and there are several places where one can order cherry pits.
#104
I have made these before. I use the long men's socks. Two to be exact. One I fill with rice, knot it at the end and slip it into the other one, knot in first. Now it won't get too hot to burn you. You can also slip the outer sock off to wash it, and if you feel your rice has been in it long enough, you can untie the knot and change the rice. Never have had a problem with mice. Works great and always clean.
#106
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Spring Lake, Michigan
Posts: 978
Originally Posted by MacThayer
Originally Posted by sailsablazin
Originally Posted by MacThayer
I have a lovely smelling lemon balm plant. Do you think I could dry the leaves and use that? What about other herbs and scents like rosemary, regular mint, cardamom, or cinnamon mixed in with the rice? Or how about evergreens? I guess you can see you've got my brain twirling!
Can I just add some of my lavendar to the corn warmers that I make???? I also have tons of mint...so if anyone has done this, please let me know.
I'm not sure I've ever heard of a Mosquito plant. Are you from the U.P.? Or upper Michigan? I grew up in Grayling.
#107
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 264
I have 2 rice bags that I have used FOR YEARS and love them. The rice is small enough to be comfortable and mold around various body parts. Mine have removable covers for easier cleaning. No problem with cereal moths over the years.
#109
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 73
I've made many rice bags and have no problem with rice whole rice only. - the one I use now must be at least 10 or so years old. when I make mine I always use two layers of fabric, all cotton. The inside layer is a 200 count cotton. It is heavy enough to make sure not even the smallest of grain works it's way through. The outer layer is decorative cotton. I also use a cord so that the bag can be hung when not in use. This insures that it dries out and stays dry -- that is key to keep any bacteria or mold at bay.
#110
Originally Posted by Drew
I have used dried beans as well.
A member of this board recomended coffee beans, that has to smell absolutly devine. I am one of those that can not stand the smell of the heated rice. I do like the smell of corn when we used to dry it on the farm. I maqy try that too.
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