Infuse oils
Herb-infused oils are not just great for
cooking, they also make lovely gifts and
some can be used as massage oil or added
to the bath. You can use any oil you like for
this – it’s best to use one you like to cook
with (or want to smell like!).1 Sterilise and thoroughly dry a large jar
or bottle. Fill it with herbs and chillies,
garlic or edible flowers, depending on
what you want to use the oil for.
2 Slowly pour oil over the herbs. Use a
skewer or similar to move the herbs around
to ensure no air pockets remain. Add enough
oil to completely cover all the herbs, filling
your vessel right up to the brim.
3 Tightly seal the jar or bottle, give it a
few shakes, and put it in a cool, dark place.
Shake every few days and let it sit for at
least 4-6 weeks so the herbs can infuse.
After that time, strain the oil into storage
bottles through a cloth-lined sieve. Give
the herbs a squish before discarding.
4 Seal and label your bottles. Store in
a cool, dark place for up to two years....And vinegars
Infused vinegars are delicious to cook
with and make good medicinal tinctures,
too. Experiment with different herbs
and vinegar types.1 Sterilise and thoroughly dry a large jar
or bottle. Fill it with herbs and chillies,
garlic, fruit or edible flowers, depending
on what you want to use the vinegar for.
2 Heat the vinegar over a low heat until
simmering. Slowly pour the hot vinegar
over the herbs. Use a skewer or similar to
move the herbs around to ensure no air
pockets remain. Add enough vinegar to
completely cover all the herbs, filling your
vessel right up to the brim.
3 Tightly seal the jar or bottle, give it
a few shakes, and put it in a cool, dark
place. Shake every few days and let it sit
for at least 4-6 weeks so the herbs can
infuse. After that time, strain the vinegar
into bottles through a cloth-lined sieve.
Give the herbs a squish before discarding.
4 Seal and label your bottles. Store in a
cool, dark place for up to two years.herbs
Choose bottles in a variety of
shapes and sizes for a decorative
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