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Infuse: Oil, Spirit, Water: A Recipe Book
From the authors of A New Perspective on Cocktails comes Infuse , a recipe book filled with fresh and flavorful oil, spirit, and water infusions.
Authors Eric Prum and Josh Williams’ passion for infusing oils, spirits and waters began one summer nearly a decade ago when the two first made peach-infused bourbon. They were awestruck. The seemingly simple process of adding fresh, local peaches to a Mason jar of Kentucky Bourbon, and infusing the mixture for a handful of weeks had somehow resulted in something so much greater than the sum of its parts.
In Infuse the authors share not only their favorite infusion recipes, but also how to use them in food and cocktails, like a spicy chili oil added to a grilled pizza bianca or a hot toddy spiked with the peach bourbon that started it all years ago. With more than 50 recipes for infusing oils, spirits and waters, Infuse provides instructions, quick tips and plenty of inspiration for how you can make delicious infusions part of your everyday.
Authors Eric Prum and Josh Williams’ passion for infusing oils, spirits and waters began one summer nearly a decade ago when the two first made peach-infused bourbon. They were awestruck. The seemingly simple process of adding fresh, local peaches to a Mason jar of Kentucky Bourbon, and infusing the mixture for a handful of weeks had somehow resulted in something so much greater than the sum of its parts.
In Infuse the authors share not only their favorite infusion recipes, but also how to use them in food and cocktails, like a spicy chili oil added to a grilled pizza bianca or a hot toddy spiked with the peach bourbon that started it all years ago. With more than 50 recipes for infusing oils, spirits and waters, Infuse provides instructions, quick tips and plenty of inspiration for how you can make delicious infusions part of your everyday.
176 pages, Paperback
First published April 21, 2015
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June 27, 2016
The only thing interesting in this cookbook is the fact the writers created their own custom lids with a pouring spout so they could use mason jars for everything. None of the recipes are new, innovative or creative. It looks more like a fancy, hipster brochure that was funded by the Ball corp. to sell more canning jars.
May 7, 2017
Twee and shallow. Likely exists largely as a marketing vector for a silly mason jar lid the authors are hawking.
May 23, 2015
The problem with writing a review on this book is that it takes me away from playing in the kitchen and garden, coming up with tasty infusions. So many recipes to try! And so many good tips to help muddle my muddles, pep up my oils, brew my beverages. Oh my! And, for the record, the mason tap these two guys invented, to fit on mason jars and help dispense defused liquids is pure genius. Having been in the amateur hour of infusions prior to this, I can see that the tap helps solve a significant problem of transferring liquids without making a mess. I've ordered two.
On a side note, they've got a recipe to help make flavor a whiskey like a certain currently popular blend (The recipe is called Birefall and rhymes with that aforementioned one), that involves a lot of cinnamon and no antifreeze.
Oh, this is a fun book. I can think of easily a dozen friends who would love it. Some of you may even read this review. Get your own copy. This one's staying here/
On a side note, they've got a recipe to help make flavor a whiskey like a certain currently popular blend (The recipe is called Birefall and rhymes with that aforementioned one), that involves a lot of cinnamon and no antifreeze.
Oh, this is a fun book. I can think of easily a dozen friends who would love it. Some of you may even read this review. Get your own copy. This one's staying here/
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January 1, 2020Sometimes I just like to have a paper version of things I've read online, ya know? This was helpful to page through. I've already made garlic confit, homemade limoncello, and unique combos of infused water. Fun inspiration if you happen to spot in your library like I did!
December 15, 2019
What about vinegar though??!
May 14, 2015
Infuse: Oils, Spirit, Water by Eric Plum and Josh Williams
Synopsis: This is a recipe book revolving around the flavors of infused herbs, spices, and fruits. Recipes include "cold brew teas" and infused alcoholic drinks as well as infused maple syrup and infused waters and oils.
Review: This recipe book is absolutely stunning! It feels wonderful and is beautiful to keep out on display. The book even smelled beautiful. Before I opened the pages I smelt a somewhat sweet fragrance that reminded me of tea. Maybe that was just in my head, maybe I'm delusional but I'm pretty sure the book just smelled beautiful.
I have been going through recipes since I opened the box and I am impressed with the variety of things you can infuse. When I saw "blueberry pancakes with infused maple syrup" my jaw dropped and I read aloud the ingredients and method for everyone around me to hear (and I probably sounded a little too excited).
I do still need a few things for some recipes (mainly just cheesecloth and I really want their awesome spout for mason jars!) but luckily I have been prepared with one of those pitchers for infusing waters and also one for infusing teas as this allowed me to jump right in to the recipes (thank you mom for the thoughtful Christmas present!)
So I first tried the "Summer Berry Hibiscus Tea" recipe. Its very simple with few ingredients but absolutely delicious and refreshing. That is the thing about these recipes, they are simple and easy but extremely unique and creative. The flavors are perfectly matched in a way to compliment each other and excite the taste buds.
It's the perfect book for hosting anything, you'll amaze your guests with a simple water that tastes like it belongs in a beautiful country club. Oh and did I mention all the amazing health benefits with these recipes? They all use healthy ingredients and all natural sweeteners when needed. That's important to me and my family. We have digestive problems that restrict us from anything unhealthy or hard to digest. If it isn't natural than our bodies most likely will have a terrible reaction (imagine a three year old screaming in pain that her belly hurts at three in the morning). Infused waters are so beneficial for nutrients, vitamins and minerals and do remarkable things for the entire digestive system (including oral health!).
This is a 5 ⭐ book. There is no other way to describe it. If you have been searching for infused recipes then this is it for you. Or if you're trying to get off the sugary sodas or unhealthy drinking habits but can't stand the taste of plain water, I'm telling you this will change your world.
Infuse: Oils, Spirit, Water by Eric Plum and Josh Williams. Clarkson Potter (May 19, 2015). 176 pages. Cookbook/Food/Recipes. I received this book through BloggingforBooks.com in exchange for an honest review.
More about the authors and their stories of the journey to healthy recipes:
http://www.randomhouse.com/author/225...
Check out the book on the Publisher's site!
http://www.randomhouse.com/book/24729...
Synopsis: This is a recipe book revolving around the flavors of infused herbs, spices, and fruits. Recipes include "cold brew teas" and infused alcoholic drinks as well as infused maple syrup and infused waters and oils.
Review: This recipe book is absolutely stunning! It feels wonderful and is beautiful to keep out on display. The book even smelled beautiful. Before I opened the pages I smelt a somewhat sweet fragrance that reminded me of tea. Maybe that was just in my head, maybe I'm delusional but I'm pretty sure the book just smelled beautiful.
I have been going through recipes since I opened the box and I am impressed with the variety of things you can infuse. When I saw "blueberry pancakes with infused maple syrup" my jaw dropped and I read aloud the ingredients and method for everyone around me to hear (and I probably sounded a little too excited).
I do still need a few things for some recipes (mainly just cheesecloth and I really want their awesome spout for mason jars!) but luckily I have been prepared with one of those pitchers for infusing waters and also one for infusing teas as this allowed me to jump right in to the recipes (thank you mom for the thoughtful Christmas present!)
So I first tried the "Summer Berry Hibiscus Tea" recipe. Its very simple with few ingredients but absolutely delicious and refreshing. That is the thing about these recipes, they are simple and easy but extremely unique and creative. The flavors are perfectly matched in a way to compliment each other and excite the taste buds.
It's the perfect book for hosting anything, you'll amaze your guests with a simple water that tastes like it belongs in a beautiful country club. Oh and did I mention all the amazing health benefits with these recipes? They all use healthy ingredients and all natural sweeteners when needed. That's important to me and my family. We have digestive problems that restrict us from anything unhealthy or hard to digest. If it isn't natural than our bodies most likely will have a terrible reaction (imagine a three year old screaming in pain that her belly hurts at three in the morning). Infused waters are so beneficial for nutrients, vitamins and minerals and do remarkable things for the entire digestive system (including oral health!).
This is a 5 ⭐ book. There is no other way to describe it. If you have been searching for infused recipes then this is it for you. Or if you're trying to get off the sugary sodas or unhealthy drinking habits but can't stand the taste of plain water, I'm telling you this will change your world.
Infuse: Oils, Spirit, Water by Eric Plum and Josh Williams. Clarkson Potter (May 19, 2015). 176 pages. Cookbook/Food/Recipes. I received this book through BloggingforBooks.com in exchange for an honest review.
More about the authors and their stories of the journey to healthy recipes:
http://www.randomhouse.com/author/225...
Check out the book on the Publisher's site!
http://www.randomhouse.com/book/24729...
May 30, 2015
I enjoy reading and reviewing cookbooks, and a plethora of reactions come from such an act. Some cookbooks excite and encourage me, some cookbooks ignite and inspire me. This book? This one makes me positively giddy. Infuse by Eric Prum and Josh Williams features over fifty recipes for infusing oils, spirits, and water, as well as recipes for incorporating the infusions. Why infuse, you might ask? Because in doing so, as the authors found when, on a whim, they decided to infuse peaches into bourbon, the end result is always so much better than the sum of its parts. In a word, flavor. Deep, rich, intensely delicious flavor.
This is the season to buy this book. With fresh fruits available now and continuing into the fall, the opportunity to infuse the summer bounty will yield results that will amaze you, and have you wondering why you never tried this before.
Prior to reading this book my only experience with infusions was making chive blossom vinegar and basil oil. This book had me looking at everything with a new eye. Since reading this informative book chock full of the most beautiful and awe inspiring photos, there is not a day that goes by that I don't seek out an opportunity to improve a rather mundane item in my pantry. Infusing is going to expand your repertoire of recipes, giving new life to old favorites. The simple act of infusion is positively addicting! When you first begin to infuse you will find that everything tastes better. Water will be more refreshing, oils will be more complex, and your reputation as the neighborhood mixologist is going to soar.
Adding infused waters and teas to your daily intake is not only healthful, it's also going to make you feel as if you are relaxing at an expensive spa. The Summer Berry Hibiscus Tea was both delicious and refreshing, turning boring into sublime while providing hydration health benefits. The Cold Brew Coffee will save me a bundle over what I now realize was a rather weak and watery offering that I was spending top dollar on at the local coffeehouse.
Once you immerse yourself in this amazing book you will find that there are infusion recipes for all seasons. If, like me, you enjoy sipping cinnamon whiskey by the fire, but were appalled in learning that the popular brand contains elements of antifreeze (True!), you will appreciate this cinnamon-laden, antifreeze-free version, whimsically named "Birefall" that is equally satisfying.
This book is a must have for both veteran and novice cook alike. Recommended.
Disclaimer: I received this book through BloggingforBooks.com in exchange for an honest review.
This is the season to buy this book. With fresh fruits available now and continuing into the fall, the opportunity to infuse the summer bounty will yield results that will amaze you, and have you wondering why you never tried this before.
Prior to reading this book my only experience with infusions was making chive blossom vinegar and basil oil. This book had me looking at everything with a new eye. Since reading this informative book chock full of the most beautiful and awe inspiring photos, there is not a day that goes by that I don't seek out an opportunity to improve a rather mundane item in my pantry. Infusing is going to expand your repertoire of recipes, giving new life to old favorites. The simple act of infusion is positively addicting! When you first begin to infuse you will find that everything tastes better. Water will be more refreshing, oils will be more complex, and your reputation as the neighborhood mixologist is going to soar.
Adding infused waters and teas to your daily intake is not only healthful, it's also going to make you feel as if you are relaxing at an expensive spa. The Summer Berry Hibiscus Tea was both delicious and refreshing, turning boring into sublime while providing hydration health benefits. The Cold Brew Coffee will save me a bundle over what I now realize was a rather weak and watery offering that I was spending top dollar on at the local coffeehouse.
Once you immerse yourself in this amazing book you will find that there are infusion recipes for all seasons. If, like me, you enjoy sipping cinnamon whiskey by the fire, but were appalled in learning that the popular brand contains elements of antifreeze (True!), you will appreciate this cinnamon-laden, antifreeze-free version, whimsically named "Birefall" that is equally satisfying.
This book is a must have for both veteran and novice cook alike. Recommended.
Disclaimer: I received this book through BloggingforBooks.com in exchange for an honest review.
May 15, 2015
Infuse, by Eric Prum and John Williams is a pretty book about infusing different flavors into olive oil, alcohol, and water. Now, before I write my review, let me say that I am not someone who drinks alcohol, so at least 1/3 of this book could not be appreciated fully by me. So -- that being said, infusions are a very fun way to expand your regular repertoire. Infused olive oil gives new life to old recipes, spices things up a bit. Infused waters seem all the rage right now, encouraging people to drink their water by increasing the flavor.
If you are new to infusing "stuff" maybe you'll be interested in this book. For me, it seemed like not very many recipes, mostly pictures. Now, they are gorgeous pictures!! but not enough for me to pay $25 for a book. This would make a good coffee-table type book, with all the pretty photos. I guess I was just looking for more in this book than there was. I wish that there were even more recipes. The ones that are in the book do sound interesting!
I really liked the dispenser top for the mason jars that the authors invented. Looks helpful!
All in all, maybe this would be a good gift-ish book, for someone who you are not sure what to buy for, or a good hostess gift. The price is steep, but the pictures are really gorgeous. I know I keep saying that, but to me the pictures are maybe the most appreciated part.
I received this book for the purpose of this review. I was not required to write a positive review.
If you are new to infusing "stuff" maybe you'll be interested in this book. For me, it seemed like not very many recipes, mostly pictures. Now, they are gorgeous pictures!! but not enough for me to pay $25 for a book. This would make a good coffee-table type book, with all the pretty photos. I guess I was just looking for more in this book than there was. I wish that there were even more recipes. The ones that are in the book do sound interesting!
I really liked the dispenser top for the mason jars that the authors invented. Looks helpful!
All in all, maybe this would be a good gift-ish book, for someone who you are not sure what to buy for, or a good hostess gift. The price is steep, but the pictures are really gorgeous. I know I keep saying that, but to me the pictures are maybe the most appreciated part.
I received this book for the purpose of this review. I was not required to write a positive review.
June 15, 2015
Infuse is a fantastic recipe book to capture the tastes of summer and freshness. Prum and Williams created a book that can be used as a great summer activity, but also a way to keep fresh foods enjoyable all year long. They share recipes that infuse oil, alcohol, and water. Some recipes are to be enjoyed immediately, while others beg you to take your time.
The infuse recipes are divided into three sections: oil, spirit, and water. The delicious liquids are accompanied by other recipes as well. The food recipes range from apps to drinks to main courses. The focus is on the infusions, so most of the recipes are liquid, but the additional recipes are an added bonus.
The design of the book is beautiful. The colors are muted and natural. The photographs give a wonderful feel and look to the book. The ingredients are minimal and precisely laid out on a wooden surface. It feels natural and homey with the use of canning jars, wood, metal, glass, and fresh ingredients. They created a book that makes a newbie (like myself) want to jump and in and muddle, infuse, taste, and savor.
I cannot wait to capture the tastes of summer this year. I look forward to sharing this book with others or bringing a new concoction to gathering. Thank you, gentlemen!
Thank you, Blogging for Books for this review copy! I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review.
The infuse recipes are divided into three sections: oil, spirit, and water. The delicious liquids are accompanied by other recipes as well. The food recipes range from apps to drinks to main courses. The focus is on the infusions, so most of the recipes are liquid, but the additional recipes are an added bonus.
The design of the book is beautiful. The colors are muted and natural. The photographs give a wonderful feel and look to the book. The ingredients are minimal and precisely laid out on a wooden surface. It feels natural and homey with the use of canning jars, wood, metal, glass, and fresh ingredients. They created a book that makes a newbie (like myself) want to jump and in and muddle, infuse, taste, and savor.
I cannot wait to capture the tastes of summer this year. I look forward to sharing this book with others or bringing a new concoction to gathering. Thank you, gentlemen!
Thank you, Blogging for Books for this review copy! I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review.
August 17, 2015
Recipe book review: Infuse: oil, spirit, water
This is a great book for those that are interested in creating their own infused liquids. I am not one that is thrilled by instilled alcohol but the ideas for the infused water and oil sound great. They also include recipes for each of these items.
The pictures throughout the book are as colorful as the cover and the ideas for the uses are great. So many times I may come across a recipe for an oil or water but then I am not sure how to use it. This book helps put an end to this dilemma.
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys natural infusions or flavored oils, spirits or water. Give this book a try, you will not be disappointed.
I was given this book by Blogging for books in exchange for my honest review.
This is a great book for those that are interested in creating their own infused liquids. I am not one that is thrilled by instilled alcohol but the ideas for the infused water and oil sound great. They also include recipes for each of these items.
The pictures throughout the book are as colorful as the cover and the ideas for the uses are great. So many times I may come across a recipe for an oil or water but then I am not sure how to use it. This book helps put an end to this dilemma.
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys natural infusions or flavored oils, spirits or water. Give this book a try, you will not be disappointed.
I was given this book by Blogging for books in exchange for my honest review.
May 11, 2015
I received a copy of this book through the blogging for books program and was absolutely thrilled with it. I'm not much of a cook but the detailed step by step recipes look like even I could follow them. Some of them were very cool and I will definitely make a summer project out of this book. Yes, I'm totally keeping Infuse for myself and not giving it away later. The pictures were great and really helped to illuminate the text for a "non cook" like myself. I highly recommend this book for the inspiration it will provide for your cooking abilities alone if not for the fun you'll have making the treats!
May 23, 2015
This is a beautiful book all about infusing different things- alcohol, oil, water, tea... It's a fun book with a little bit for everyone. The flavor combinations are interesting and the recipes seem pretty easy to follow. I really like the variety of recipes in this book and I also like that there are recipes for immediate infusions as well as ones that take a few weeks. The authors also include recipes for things to make using your infusions. The pictures are lovely and there are plenty of them. A great introduction to infusions!
I received a copy of this from Blogging for Books in exchange for my review.
I received a copy of this from Blogging for Books in exchange for my review.
June 11, 2015
I thought this was a very interesting book. I hope to use some of the recipes in this book in the near future. The detail the author used in how to create the infused oils, spirits, and waters was very nice and made the recipes easy to understand. The picture they used were very vivid and nice looking. I can only home my oils and waters turn out this nice looking. A couple of infusions I would like to try are Limoncello, Lavender Meyer Lemon Mint Tea and Summer Berry Hibiscus Tea.
What I think of the cover?
I love this cover. The picture is very simple but I like that about it. I enjoy seeing infused oils and waters in bottle there is something about them that I think are beautiful.
What I think of the cover?
I love this cover. The picture is very simple but I like that about it. I enjoy seeing infused oils and waters in bottle there is something about them that I think are beautiful.
July 22, 2015
This book was visually appealing. The recipes seem to be fairly easy, and many follow along the "Why didn't I think of that?" train of thought. I love that they also include recipes for how to use the finished infused product. I think this book may be geared more towards someone who has a lot of time to prepare the infusions. Where as I tend to just go out and buy them. Photography is superb. The book is a tad bit heavy which brings me to my only gripe about this book- I believe it would be better with a hardback.
December 23, 2015
Lots of recipes for putting stuff in other stuff and waiting for their flavors to be extracted. Most are fairly obvious (peach bourbon), but a lot aren't: roasted pineapple mezcal, and salted lime syrup, for example. Some of the recipes are overly complex: for example, their recipe for bloody mary mix is just more than is needed. Overall, though, plenty of good ideas, and maybe worth the $17 that Amazon wants for this.
December 16, 2015
Pretty book, good recipes, but there's a lot of space given to pictures of ingredients, so you end up with a lot less real content than you might expect based on the page count. Worth checking out from the library, but it won't be a permanent addition to my cookbook collection.
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