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Chilli Balsamic Vinegar: A Sweet, Sharp and Warming Pantry Ingredient
Sweet, sharp and gently warming, chilli balsamic vinegar brings depth and balance to roasted vegetables, cheeseboards, marinades and savoury cooking. Discover what it tastes like and how to use it beautifully at home.
5 days ago3 min read


Lemon Balsamic Vinegar: What It Tastes Like and How to Cook With It
Bright, fresh and gently citrusy, lemon balsamic vinegar brings balance and brightness to salads, seafood, roasted vegetables and lighter savoury cooking. Discover what it tastes like and how to use it beautifully at home.
Jul 193 min read


Blackberry Balsamic Vinegar: A Guide to Pairings and Uses
Rich, dark and gently fruity, blackberry balsamic vinegar pairs beautifully with cheese, roasted vegetables, salads and savoury cooking. Discover what it tastes like and how to use it across both everyday meals and more indulgent dishes.
Jul 123 min read


Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar: What It Is and How to Use It
Rich, fruity and gently tangy, raspberry balsamic vinegar brings brightness and depth to salads, cheeseboards, roasted vegetables and savoury cooking. Discover what it tastes like and how to use it beautifully at home.
Jul 54 min read


What Is Infused Balsamic Vinegar?
Discover what infused balsamic vinegar is, how it differs from standard balsamic, and why fruit, citrus and chilli-infused balsamics work so beautifully in salads, cheeseboards and cooking.
Jun 284 min read


Hot Honey vs Chilli Honey: What’s the Difference?
Hot honey and chilli honey are often treated as the same thing, but are they actually different? Discover how the two compare in flavour, heat, versatility and style, from pizza drizzles to artisan cheeseboards.
Jun 214 min read


Honey for Tea, Toast and Glazes: Choosing the Right Flavour
From bright lemon honey in tea to warming chilli honey glazes and rich blackberry honey on toast, different infused honeys suit different occasions beautifully. Discover how to choose the right honey flavour for drinks, breakfasts and savoury cooking.
Jun 144 min read


Honey for Cheese: The Best Infused Honeys for a Cheeseboard
From rich blue cheeses to creamy baked brie, infused honey is one of the simplest ways to elevate a cheeseboard. Discover the best honey pairings for cheese, including blackberry, chilli, lemon and Christmas spiced honey.
Jun 74 min read


Does Infused Honey Crystallise? What It Means and What to Do
Has your infused honey become thick or crystallised? Discover why honey naturally crystallises, what it means for quality, and how to gently soften crystallised honey while preserving its flavour and texture.
Jun 34 min read


How to Use Infused Honey: 12 Sweet and Savoury Ideas
From cheeseboards and roasted vegetables to breakfasts, baking and pizza, infused honey is one of the most versatile pantry ingredients to keep in the cupboard. Discover 12 sweet and savoury ways to use infused honey throughout the year.
May 314 min read


Infused Honey vs Flavoured Honey: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between infused honey and flavoured honey? Discover how infused honey is made, how it compares with flavoured honey, and what to look for when choosing a high-quality artisan honey product.
May 274 min read


Chilli Honey: What It Is, How It Tastes, and How to Use It
Sweet, rich and gently warming, chilli honey brings together smooth honey sweetness with a subtle chilli heat that works beautifully in both sweet and savoury cooking. Discover what chilli honey is, how to use it, and why it pairs so well with pizza, cheese, roast vegetables and more.
May 245 min read


Blackberry Honey: What It Is, What It Tastes Like, and How to Use It
Deep, fruity and wonderfully versatile, blackberry honey brings together rich berry flavour and smooth honey sweetness. Discover what blackberry honey is, how it tastes, and how to use it in everything from cheeseboards and breakfasts to glazes and desserts.
May 246 min read


Lemon Honey: What It Is, How It’s Made, and How to Use It
What lemon honey is, how it’s made, and how to use it well in both sweet and savoury cooking
Feb 44 min read


What’s the Best Honey for Infusions?
When infusing honey with fruit, herbs, or spice, the choice of base honey matters far more than most people realise. Not all honeys behave in the same way, and when you’re infusing rather than simply sweetening, those differences become crucial. Flavour clarity, texture, appearance, and even how reliably an infusion performs over time are all shaped by the honey you start with. So what is the best honey for infusions? The answer depends on what you’re trying to achieve, but
Jan 63 min read


Raspberry Honey: What It Is, How It’s Made, and How to Use It
Raspberry honey is a term that can mean different things depending on how it is made. In this guide, we explain exactly what raspberry honey is, how it differs from raspberry-infused honey, what it tastes like, how it is used, and what is legal in the UK. Whether you are curious, buying as a gift, or simply want clarity, this article is designed to give clear, factual answers. What is raspberry honey? Raspberry honey is honey that carries a raspberry character, either through
Dec 23, 20254 min read


Where to Find The Lakes Infusion Co. This Christmas
Discover where to find The Lakes Infusion Co. this Christmas across the Lake District and Lancashire — from Ambleside to Morecambe.
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Meet the Maker: The Story Behind The Lakes Infusion Co.
Every jar and bottle from The Lakes Infusion Co. begins in a small kitchen in Burneside, on the edge of the Lake District . It’s here that founder Christopher Clothier brings together his love of flavour, family, and the place that has always inspired him. Christopher’s earliest food memories come from his family’s B&B in Windermere. Family days often ended with sticky fingers from blackberry picking, or hands full of sloes destined for homemade gin. Crab apples gathered fr
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Welcome to The Lakes Infusion Co.
Delicately infused. Distinctly British. The drizzle of golden honey over warm bread. The pour of peppery olive oil over roast vegetables. The tang of aged balsamic on a summer salad. That’s the heart of The Lakes Infusion Co. Nestled between the wild fells and winding lanes of the Lake District, The Lakes Infusion Co. is a Cumbrian food producer specialising in artisan infused honey, small-batch olive oil, and gourmet balsamic vinegar. Born from a love of thoughtful food, slo
Aug 8, 20252 min read
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