Calendula Oil Scented With Lavender - cooking recipe

Ingredients

11 11 ounces lard (all organic) or 11 ounces sunflower oil (all organic)
1 tablespoon vitamin E, as a preservative
1 cup dried organic calendula flowers
10 -15 sprigs organic dried lavender flowers

Preparation

Slowly bring oils to heat over a low flame in a small pot. Stove top not microwave oven.
Place flowers into a sterilized jar and pour warmed oil over them. Place cap on jar.
Place jar on counter top for 2 weeks giving a slight shake daily.
Strain through cheesecloth squeezing all the oil into a sterilized jar.
Use as is or make a salve or lip balm with the oil.
Store in a dark cabinet.
Lasting about 4 months.