Any old maid can invite guests over for dinner, serve them well, and bit them adieu happy and well fed. But it's a TWT's job to leave them mesmerized and muttering "I had no idea that ___'s wife was such a good cook! We simply must visit again soon." If you are feeling especially confident in your recipes and are well practiced in the art of the dinner party, then it's time to drop in a bit of something special; literally. Aftelier Perfumes, created by "recognized perfume authority" Mandy Aftel, is the creator of such fascinating products like "Chef Essential Oils," essential oils meant to be infused in homemade dishes. The delicious flavors/scents include: sweet basil. bergamot, celery seed, cinnamon, coffee, cognac, fresh ginger, pink grapefruit, geranium, coriander leaf, lime, bitter orange, juniper berry, wild sweet orange, black pepper, pink pepper, peppermint, spearmint, terragon, and many more to fit your taste. According to the directions,
"Start with a drop, then taste to see how many more drops to add. First, dilute the essence in a small amount of the liquid you want to season -- butter, oil, sauce, vinaigrette, soup, stew, etc. -- then add the seasoned liquid back into the larger amount. Chef's essences should be added as close to the end of cooking as possible, to preserve the volatile components of their scent."
Think of these flavor oils like they are little pieces of diamond jewlery; something that adds a touch of sparkle to an otherwise boring outfit.
