Journal | Lakes Infusion Co

Chilli & Paprika Infused Olive Oil: What It Tastes Like and How to Use It

Discover what chilli and paprika infused olive oil tastes like and how to use it with pizza, pasta, vegetables, eggs, beans, marinades and grilled food.

2 days ago3 min read

Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a fresh herbaceous character.

Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil: What It Tastes Like and How to Use It

Discover what Greek extra virgin olive oil tastes like and how to use it for bread, salads, pasta, vegetables, beans, cheese and everyday cooking.

2 days ago3 min read

Rustic food scene featuring pale oak smoked sea salt in a ceramic bowl surrounded by oak wood, wood chips and a wooden spoon on a textured wooden surface in warm natural light.

What Does Smoked Salt Taste Like?

Discover what smoked salt actually tastes like, why it feels so savoury and comforting, and how oak smoked salt adds subtle fire-cooked depth to everyday food.

2 days ago2 min read

Oak Smoked Salt: What It Is and How to Use It

Discover what oak smoked salt tastes like and how to use it on roast potatoes, eggs, vegetables, grilled food and everyday savoury cooking.

Oct 113 min read

Rustic food scene featuring lemon and thyme sea salt in a ceramic bowl surrounded by fresh lemon, thyme sprigs, flaky sea salt and grilled salmon on a wooden table in warm natural light.

Lemon and Thyme Salt: A Simple Way to Finish Fish, Chicken and Vegetables

Discover how lemon and thyme salt brings brightness, citrus freshness and savoury depth to fish, chicken, roasted vegetables and simple everyday cooking.

Oct 43 min read

Rustic food scene featuring a ceramic bowl of chilli garlic sea salt surrounded by dried chillies, garlic cloves, flaky salt and a wooden spoon on a rustic wooden surface in warm natural light.

Chilli Garlic Salt: What It Is and How to Use It

Discover how chilli garlic salt brings savoury depth and gentle warmth to roast potatoes, eggs, pizza, vegetables and everyday cooking with just a small pinch.

Sep 273 min read

Rustic food scene featuring ceramic bowls of infused sea salts including chilli garlic, lemon thyme and smoked salt blends, surrounded by garlic, lemon, thyme and flaky sea salt on a wooden board in warm natural light.

Infused Salts: A Guide to Using Flavoured Sea Salt

Discover how infused salts bring smokiness, citrus, warmth and savoury depth to everyday cooking, with serving ideas for chilli garlic, lemon thyme and oak smoked sea salts.

Sep 203 min read

Rustic dessert scene featuring fresh strawberries drizzled with dark balsamic vinegar, garnished with basil and black pepper, served in a ceramic bowl on a wooden table in warm natural light.

Why Does Balsamic Vinegar Taste So Good on Strawberries?

Discover why balsamic vinegar tastes so surprisingly good on strawberries, and how fruit-infused balsamics bring richness, acidity and depth to desserts, cheeseboards and seasonal dishes.

Sep 133 min read

Rustic Italian-inspired food scene featuring Balsamic Vinegar of Modena in a glass decanter surrounded by grapes, olives, cheese, caprese salad and wooden barrels on a rustic table in warm natural light.

What Is Balsamic Vinegar of Modena?

Discover what Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is, how it differs from other vinegars, and why its balance of sweetness and acidity makes it so versatile in cooking.

Sep 64 min read

Rustic food scene comparing balsamic vinegar and balsamic glaze, featuring dark glass bottles, a bowl of thick glaze, roasted vegetables, salad, cheese, figs and olives on a wooden table in warm natural light.

Balsamic Glaze vs Balsamic Vinegar: What’s the Difference?

Discover the difference between balsamic glaze and balsamic vinegar, including how each is used in salads, cheeseboards, roasted vegetables and everyday cooking.

Aug 304 min read

Rustic food spread featuring fruit balsamic vinegar surrounded by raspberries, blackberries, artisan cheeses, figs, grapes, roasted vegetables and salad on a wooden table in warm natural light.

Fruit Balsamic Vinegar: What It Is and Why It Works

Discover what fruit balsamic vinegar is, why it works so beautifully in cooking, and how raspberry, blackberry and citrus balsamics pair naturally with salads, cheese, roasted vegetables and savoury dishes.

Aug 234 min read

Rustic kitchen scene featuring chicken breasts being glazed with infused balsamic vinegar in a pan, surrounded by roasted vegetables, herbs and glass bottles on a wooden countertop in warm natural light.

Can You Cook with Infused Balsamic Vinegar?

Discover how to cook with infused balsamic vinegar in roasted vegetables, marinades, glazes, salads and savoury dishes, with pairing ideas for raspberry, blackberry, lemon and chilli balsamics.

Aug 164 min read

Garlic and rosemary infused olive oil from The Lakes Infusion Co.

What Is Infused Olive Oil? How It’s Made and How to Use It

Discover what infused olive oil is, how flavour is added to olive oil, and simple ways to use herb, citrus, garlic and chilli-infused oils in everyday cooking.

Aug 143 min read

Vanilla Infused Honey from The Lakes Infusion Co.

Vanilla Honey: What It Is, What It Tastes Like and How to Use It

A guide to vanilla honey: what it tastes like, how vanilla works with acacia honey, and simple ways to use it in breakfasts, drinks, baking and desserts.

Aug 143 min read