DayBreak's Apprentice Soapmaker, Karen, just may be a soapmaking genius. I proudly present her newest creation: Green Goddess Fresh Cucumber Soap and it's pure genius!! Now, real Cucumber Soap -- the kind that's loaded with genuine cucumber puree -- is very tough to make. But Karen did it ... there are two huge English Cucumbers in each batch. That really affects the soapmaking. But Karen triumphed!

This is one gorgeous smelling -- pure cucumber -- pure plant formula soap. And gorgeous??? (Which it's fine for me to say since I'm not kvelling over my own work!!) With it's raked, dark green irregular skim coat and it's cool, light green color -- with darker flakes of green shot through-out,Karen nailed this toughie like Michael nailed NorthWoods.

And because this soap deserved a special name, we held a contest on the Forum to name. And it must be really special because we had two winners. Loribelle contributed Green Goddess and Kyla completed the picture with her tag line.

So, enjoy this wonderful soap. And for inspiration, here's a little Cuke Poetry!!

Cool Cucumber by Alysha Bhatti (aged 7)
Cucumber with noodles
Pizza or rice.
Even on its own
Cucumber tastes nice.

Cucumber in chutney
With yogurt and spice
Diced or grated
Or in a slice.

Cucumber with prawn
Cucumber with fish
Cucumber is the king
Of every salad dish.

Cucumber for hunger,
Cucumber for thirst
In this competition
Cucumber comes first.