Did you know: herbal oils are not essential oils — and that diversity is a good thing! ⚗️ Essential oils are highly concentrated and require tons of plant material to produce. They are rarely applied undiluted to the skin, but used in tiny amounts in accordance with how strong they really are. They can be a potent and valuable wellness tool, but they do not need to replace our use of whole plants in herbal preparations. There are also concerns about the amount and types of plant matter used, whi

I explore my unique persimmon extraction-maceration technique inspired by Chef Yannick’s extraction. My method produces a syrup that preserves the fruit’s raw aroma while developing complex flavors through low heat steeping. The syrup can be used for desserts, cocktails or savory raw dishes. Link in bio for Recipe. 100 g Base: * 60 g ripe Fuyu persimmon, 17 - 22 g pecies * 8 g granulated sugar (20 % of sweetener mass) * 32 g glucose syrup (80 % of sweetener mass) | Chef Way Esq.