Every December, my kitchen counter turns into a little soap-making station. It smells like peppermint and vanilla, and there’s always a bit of red mica on the counter. The first time I made candy cane ...

In a warehouse on Humboldt Street — amid the buzz of conversation, footsteps going up and down stairs, and a gong going off at one point — the Soap Queen looks into the cameras and shows people how to ...