Star Anise

Star anise is the seed pod from the fruit of the Illicium verum plant, an evergreen shrub native to Southwest China. The star anise pod, which is shaped like a star (hence its name), has an average of eight points, each containing a single pea-sized seed. Both the seeds and the pod are used in cooking and contain the sweet, potent anise flavor. Star anise is sold whole and ground.

Root Beer (Soda1)
Brewed on 2014-03-15

First time making a rootbeer. No alcohol, 2.5 gallons, lots of herbs/spices and some rootbeer extract.

Root Beer (Soda2)
Brewed on 2014-07-19

Second attempt at making a rootbeer. Very similar process to the first one.

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Sichuan Chile Oil (ChiliOil1)
Brewed on 2022-04-03

Fourth time making this recipe but the first time actually taking notes and putting it into the website.

Sichuan Chile Oil w/ Shallot (ChiliOil2)
Brewed on 2022-08-18

A copy of (ChiliOil1) but with some shallots added.

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Sichuan Chile Oil w/ Garlic (ChiliOil3)
Brewed on 2022-12-09

Similar to the previous Chili Oils but with dehydrated garlic chips added to the mason jar with the chili flakes.

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Sichuan Chile Oil (ChiliOil4)
Brewed on 2023-02-09

Making the normal version + a bit extra to give to my father.

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Sichuan Chile Oil w/ Grapeseed Oil (ChiliOil5)
Brewed on 2023-05-21

This is the base Chili Oil recipe with Grapeseed Oil substituted for the Vegetable Oil. I'm aiming for a more neutral oil flavor.

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Sichuan Chile Oil (ChiliOil6)
Brewed on 2024-05-07

Similar to (ChiliOil4) this was split in to two containers; one for my father. The main difference with this one is that I toasted some of the spices before adding them to the oil.

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