Alcohol for Chefs Blog
Let's embark on a flavorful journey back in time to explore the history of making spice extracts using ethanol. This process, ancient yet ever-relevant, transformed raw, aromatic spices into potent, easy-to-use extracts. The Spice Route and the Birth of an...
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Today, we delve into the fascinating history of a seemingly unusual, but, in fact, quite common ingredient in our kitchens: ethanol. Often associated with fuel, ethanol also has a long culinary lineage that has graced our meals and tantalized our...
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Homemade Exotic Citrus Melody extract is a bright, layered citrus blend made by extracting the fragrant oils from Buddha's hand, makrut lime, and blood orange peel into high-proof food grade ethanol. Each fruit brings something different to the blend: Buddha's...
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Homemade Triple Orange extract is a layered citrus blend made by extracting the fragrant oils from bitter orange, blood orange, and tangelo zest into high-proof food grade ethanol. Each fruit brings a different orange-family profile to the jar: bitter orange...
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Homemade yuzu extract is a tart, floral citrus ingredient made by extracting the fragrant oils from fresh yuzu zest into high-proof food grade ethanol. Yuzu is known for a complex aroma that can feel like a blend of mandarin, grapefruit,...
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