MATERIA: essential formulations
Flavor, texture, and aroma are not accidental; they are intentional. Materia is our collection of essential building blocks—the foundational pastes, cures, and ferments that give a dish its gravity.
Whether it is a single-origin spice or a complex mole base, these archives provide the ideas to transform an ordinary recipe into an unexpected dish. Materia is your departure point.
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Rosa de Jamaica: The Crimson-Scarlet Infusion
Tart, red, and aromatic. A study on the Hibiscus flower—known as Rosa de Jamaica, Sorrel, and Bissap—and its journey across oceans. Includes 9 ways to infuse, syrup, and pickle.
The Ritual of Smoke: Cedar, Cacao & Chile
Smoke is one of the oldest flavors known to humanity. A guide to the ritual of smoke in mixology, bridging the Nordic forest (Cedar) with the Mesoamerican coast (Cacao & Chile).
The Art of Infused Oils: Liquid Memory & Flavor Shortcuts
Infused oils are bottled memories. A guide to the safety and technique of oil infusion, featuring 6 fusion formulations to build your global flavor library.
The Art of Infused Spirits: Building a Liquid Library
Infusion is culinary alchemy. A guide to transforming vodka, rum, and gin into flavored elixirs. Features 5 fusion formulations that work in both the cocktail shaker and the kitchen.