Category Archives: Our Products

New Casa Mascia Product!

Lime Sulphur Fungicide Treatment.
Lime Sulphur Fungicide Treatment.

We are pleased to announce that we have a new product: Lime-Sulphur Fungicide For All Plants.   This is an organic product indicated for the treatment of plant fungus.   For more product details and usage directions click on the link.

This is available at The Farm Store in Punta Gorda, Toledo.  If you live outside this region, you can check out ordering information in The Apothecary.

Combat the fungus with Lime-Sulphur Fungicide For All Plants.  If you can’t remember the name, just ask for Presidente No.2!!

Organic Fungicide.
Organic Fungicide.

Copal Resin.

Together.Perspective

Hello There.  We are have been cleaning up copal blocks to use the resin to make soap, ointment and medicinal oil.  These are the blocks which you purchase at PG market:

Fresh Copal Blocks.
Fresh Copal Blocks.
Fresh Raw Copal.
Fresh Raw Copal.

Copal resin is tapped from the Copal tree (Protium copal) which is a tree indigenous to Belize.  It is most commonly used as incense; to use: break off pieces of copal and burn on hot coals.  It has an earthy resinous smell which is very aromatic.  Copal has also been used as a medicine by the ancient Maya for the treatment of skin ailments.  We process the copal to remove all the gunk (leaves, bark, flies and all).  This is the trash that you get out of the blocks…

Copal Trash
Copal Trash

We use the refined resin to make our copal products.  Our copal products are recommended for rash, itch, insect bites and they can also be used as a natural anti-septic and anti-fungal.  Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, Copal Medicinal Oil can be used an external rub for muscle-ache and arthritis.

Copal Products:

Copal Medicinal Soap.
Copal Medicinal Soap.
Copal Medicinal Ointment.
Copal Medicinal Ointment.
Copal Medicinal Oil.
Copal Medicinal Oil.

If you are interested in reading more about Copal, click on the link.  For more product information, click on The Apothecary.

Soaps At The Pharmacy!

Together.HorsesWe have just delivered a fresh batch of our medicinal soaps to Vance Vernon Pharmacy in Punta Gorda.  You will find Copal Medicinal Soap for treatment of  rash, itch and insect bites:

Copal Medicinal Soap.
Copal Medicinal Soap.

There is also Jackass Bitters and Neem Soap which is indicated for sensitive and irritated skin.

Neem and Jackass Bitters Soap.
Neem and Jackass Bitters Soap.

You will also find our popular White Pitahaya Soap which is a facial soap recommended for acne (here, they call it “bumps”) and oily skin.

White Pitahaya Soap.
White Pitahaya Soap.

If you do not live in Punta Gorda we can post within the country and internationally.  Check out The Apothecary section of our website for more details.

More Coconut Cream!

Munchkin.More.EatingHi Guys, we have delivered a fresh batch of coconut cream to Green Supaul’s in Punta Gorda.  This information might be useful to you:

Usage and Storage of Coconut Cream:

Our coconut cream is sold in the frozen state.  Store in the freezer.  When you are ready to use, simply use it in the frozen state.  If you only require a small amount, cut off a chunk with a knife and store the remaining cream in the freezer.  The shelf life of this product is 6 months if stored properly in the freezer.

Look at our beautiful coconuts:

Our Lovely Coconuts.
Our Lovely Coconuts.

The coconuts are grated and then squeezed by hand.  All our own hard work to help maintain the coconut plantation.

Freshly Grated Coconuts.

Freshly Grated Coconuts.

Coconut Palms.
Coconut Palms.

Green Supaul’s; the coconut cream is still in the ice-cream freezer!

Coconut Cream.
Coconut Cream.

See You At Dick's Service Station Today!

Munchkin.Ninja.FlyingSee you at The Grand Opening of RailB Service Station today from 9am to 2pm.  This is Dick’s Service Station on the Southern Highway, Toledo, Belize.  We will have our popular Casa Mascia products including Copal Medicinal Soap, Copal Medicinal Oil and lots more.  Many products will be at a special discounted price just for the special day.  You can’t beat our Runaway Best Price!!

Our Products:

Copal Medicinal Soap.
Copal Medicinal Soap.
Copal Medicinal Oil Vial.
Copal Medicinal Oil Vial.

See you all there!!  Support Toledo…it’s a gem of a place!

Fresh Copal.

Munchkin.with.SwordHope you are having an enlightening Good Friday!  Well, it’s hot and we are definitely in the midst of dry season which means it is  time to tap copal (Protium copal) for the resin.  The most popular use for the copal blocks is as incense.  To use, just break off pieces and burn over charcoal.  Another use for copal is as a skin treatment  for rash, inflammation and itch; copal has been used by the Ancient Maya for centuries as a traditional remedy for skin ailments.  It also has natural anti-septic qualities so can be used for minor bacterial and fungal infections.  Here are some pictures of fresh copal:

Fresh copal has the smell of rainforests with an uplifting resinous scent.

Fresh Raw Copal.
Fresh Raw Copal.
Fresh Copal Blocks.
Fresh Copal Blocks.

If you are interested in reading more about the medical properties of copal, click on Copal As Medicine.

Here are some products that we make from copal.  We recommend these products  for skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, insect bites and as a preventative treatment for skin infections.

Copal Medicinal Oil.
Copal Medicinal Oil.
Copal Medicinal Soap.
Copal Medicinal Soap.

If you want to view more of our copal hand-made products please look at The Apothecary.   For anyone living in Punta Gorda (Belize!), you can buy our Copal Medicinal Oil and other products at Vance Vernon and Mahong Pharmacy.

Coconut Cream And Haupia Recipe.

Munchkin.Froggie.JumpingFor the people of Punta Gorda, we have a fresh batch of coconut cream at Green Supaul’s.  You can’t miss it…it’s in the same freezer as the ice cream and the almond Snickers bars.  Here is a snapshot to remind you!

Coconut Cream For Sale.
Coconut Cream For Sale.

You can use the coconut cream for soups, stews and curries.  Also try making shakes and desserts with it.  Here is a recipe for a cooling coconut dessert for the hot Easter weekend (well, it’s going to be hot here).  Haupia is a Hawaiian dessert; if you are using our coconut cream in this recipe, just use half a coconut cream bag mixed in water to make 1 and 1/2 cups (as a substitute for the coconut milk).  This is a great recipe for gluten-free people because it is a delicious recipe made from cornstarch.

Haupia: Easy Coconut Dessert.
Haupia: Easy Coconut Dessert.

The sun is back out and we didn’t get any rains the last few days despite the great promises from weather forecasts.  I did hear that Punta Gorda and a few other villages got some rains…it is interesting (and infuriating!) that the weather is so regional.  Anyway, we must press on and besides, no amount of whining on my part is going to bring the rains on!

More Elixir Tastings…

Liqueur.Tasting.Together

We have been busy little bees frequenting Cotton Tree Lodge with our Elixir offerings.  As usual, the crowd starts off meek and quiet and as we proceed, they start getting rowdier.  Here is a picture from last week…there is a leg up in the air…I took it as a good sign!

A Jolly Knees Up.
A Jolly Knees Up.

Last night we had the pleasure of hosting the Taza Chocolate based in MA, USA.  They were a very interested and inspired group; this lot took the tasting very seriously and even used napkins to help determine the colour and clarity of the liqueurs.

Elixir Tasting.
Elixir Tasting.
Taza Chocolate.
Taza Chocolate.

Even the big bossie Chris Crowell joined us last night:

Christopher Crowell.
Christopher Crowell.

The favourites always vary from group to group.  This time, the Balam Spirit was much appreciated for its unique nutty and spicy aroma.

Balam Fruit.
Balam Fruit.

Another clear favourite was the Passionfruit Elixir noted for its subtle floral and fruity components.  A few of the group members were intrigued by its apparent aphrodisiac properties…

Passionfruit Elixir.
Passionfruit Elixir.

Zazen Soap!!

Together.Sea.of.TranquilitySo what’s our latest tout…or clout?  Not only do we have Zazen duckies but we have Zazen soap!  I have noticed that at some point, when we have done enough hours of an activity (Yes that 10000 hours thing), it evolves into an art.  The other day, we had a moment of clarity whilst mixing up soap; we realised that by clearing our head of the internal dialogue (you know…the usual blah blah blah voice in your head) the soap mixes perfectly with no hitches.  In contrast to this, when we are feeling chaotic, we get early thickening of the mixture and lumpy bits  so that the soap has to be poured in haste.  There you go…The Zen of Soap making by Munchkin and Gnome!!

Look at this soap…it is smooth and silky like custard:

Zazen Soap!
Zazen Soap!

Stacks of Chocolate Vanilla Cookie Soap. “Right Thought, Right Action” Soap!!

Chocolate Vanilla Cookie Soap.
Chocolate Vanilla Cookie Soap.

…better than maximal velocity soap.   You can’t get better than Zazen!

It’s Curry Night!!

Munchkin.Another.Eating.ShotTonight we have a Bengali style curry.  Thank-you Rumpa for the priceless cooking lessons back in the good old days in Glasgow.  This curry has our own coconut cream (which you can purchase at Green Supaul’s in Punta Gorda).

Coconut Cream.
Coconut Cream.

I love cooking up curries because the wonderful aromatic herbs pervade through the house.  This is when the dogs and the cat start sniffing around because it smells so delicious!  Even the cat gets curry sauce on his gizzard!

Cat Curry Feast!
Cat Curry Feast!

Herbs and Spices used; cardamom, star anise, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and bay leaves.

Plate.of.Spices

Powdered spices used; curry powder, yellow ginger (tumeric), green chili (home-made), cinnamon and clove.

Powdered Spices.
Powdered Spices.

Ooooh…look at this.  A “quick” curry in 2 hours (most other curries take about 12 hours!) with fresh coconut cream!

Coconut Cream Chicken Curry.
Coconut Cream Chicken Curry.

Check out the recipe for Coconut Cream Chicken Curry in Belize Wild Recipes.  Mmmmm…yum!!