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Its better to go to the website as they have little video's! I've taken my volcano to our MOCC public meetings and have done vape demo's using herbs like rosemary and thyme but this is the first I have heard of something like this!

 

 

 

Maple Bacon Vapor Candy Bars=HEAVEN!!!!!

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Vapor Experts

 

By: Isabelle Adams & Richard Grand

Photos: Richard Grand

 

Bacon + Chocolate + Cinnamon Vapor= HEAVEN

 

These Tasty Treats Contain Cinnamon Vapor Acquired From The Volcano Vaporizer

 

Well, actually it’s not that simple…

 

Last week, the Vapor Experts caught up with pastry chef Francisco Migoya in his kitchen at the Apple Pie Bakery Cafe on the Culinary Institute of America’s Hyde Park, NY campus. Our visit was quite a treat…

 

The Vapor Experts love chefs who use vaporizers in cutting edge recipes, and Chef Migoya is no exception. With the advent of molecular gastronomy, the culinary world has become increasingly open to new avenues of creation. When we heard about Chef Migoya’s latest move to infuse his Maple Bacon Candy Bar with cinnamon via our beloved Volcano Vaporizer, we knew we needed to see–and taste–it for ourselves.

 

Migoya was inspired to incorporate the Volcano Vaporizer by a recent project of his in the Apple Pie Bakery Cafe’s kitchen. He was seeking a way to integrate all the elements of breakfast into one bar by combining a slice of brioche, maple-vanilla ganache, bacon-caramel praline, and 66% dark chocolate. Chef Migoya was close to achieving his goal of uniting all the flavors of a classic breakfast delight. Yet, something was still missing. Migoya needed a unifying element to tie all of his breakfast flavors together. At first he considered another kitchen classic: coffee. Instead, he opted for the enticing, exotic aromas of Vietnamese cinnamon. According to Migoya, “it is the power of the aroma that makes my breakfast bar complete. It is the unifying element.”

 

Chef Migoya provided us with a demo of his vaporization process in the kitchen. First, he finely ground Vietnamese cinnamon to maximize the spice’s surface area and achieve the full potency potential of the cinnamon aromatics. Using the Volcano Vaporizer, Migoya heated up the ground cinnamon, and soon an intense cinnamon aroma filled the kitchen.

 

(Note: you can use the Volcano Vaporizer as an avant-garde potpourri too!).

 

Attached to Migoya’s Volcano Easy Valve Filling Chamber was the food safe Volcano Vaporizer Mixology Attachment. He attached the system to the loaded filling chamber and filled the breakfast bar’s package with the strong cinnamon vapor. According to Migoya, once sealed, the bar will stay fresh for weeks and the cinnamon aroma will slowly penetrate the chocolate over time. Whoever is lucky enough to open the bag will be greeted by the glorious scent of cinnamon and an intense breakfast flavor unlike any experienced before.

 

The Completed Package, Filled with Vietnamese Cinnamon Vapor

 

Migoya told us he chose the Volcano Vaporizer because it adds an element of fun and creates a surprising, unique presentation. For the Chef, the Volcano makes the infusion process “efficient, quick, and simple.” The Volcano Vaporizer and Mixology attachment eliminate the struggle of directing stove-heated vapor into a bag, and provide an easy alternative which allows the chef to skip messy laborious steps.

 

The Volcano Classic in The Apple Pie Bakery Cafe's Kitchen

 

Migoya teaches his students that packaging and display are of the utmost importance. Clearly, as branding and presentation become increasingly important in today’s food world (thank you Bravo’s “Top Desserts” & the reality TV craze!), it is important to be in sync with the latest food trends. Food science (known in the industry as molecular gastronomy) is a popular new culinary trend, and the Vapor Experts are keeping our fingers on the pulse as it breaks out into the mainstream via reality TV, online videos, and blogs like Chef Migoya’s The Quenelle .

 

Chef Migoya has been using The Volcano Classic to enhance his products and have some fun in the kitchen for the last eight months. He uses the mixology attachment because is “food-safe, won’t melt, and will direct vapor easily into your creation.” When I asked him what his favorite dessert to make is he replied, “Bonbons! And chocolate anything…” We’re confident he will be using his Volcano Vaporizer to infuse those bonbons with every possible flavor, from citrus and lavender to anise and earl grey tea. The possibilities are endless with the vaporizer!

 

Migoya sees vaporization techniques being used more and more in the kitchen. He thinks that the mixology accessory needs to be better explained and demonstrated so that chefs understand the benefits of such a tool: that’s what we’re hoping to do here. Migoya says you can use it for anything be it lavender (there are fields of fresh lavender growing just outside the doors of the kitchen), or rosemary. He says strong, briny herbs are particularly vapor-ready as they contain potent aromatics. If you’re looking for a more subtle flavor, try citrus, rose, or chamomile.

 

A few months ago Migoya was giving a demonstration in Texas. He presented two versions of the same dessert, only there was one integral difference–the use of the vaporizer. He infused one dessert with a cocoa bean aroma and left the other one alone. Upon tasting the two versions his audience was duped: everyone thought they were two totally different desserts due to the power of the aroma produced from the vaporization techniques. This goes to show just how powerful the vaporization techniques can be. It could be the difference between making the cut or not…on Bravo’s “Top Chef Desserts” let’s say!

 

What’s next for Migoya? He is enjoying his time teaching at the Apple Pie Bakery Cafe in Hyde Park, New York. After working in many a fast-paced kitchen in New York City, Brooklyn, and California, Migoya is enjoying the time that teaching gives him to work on his books, be with his family, and experiment in the kitchen. Had in not been for his current vocation, Migoya says he would have never had the luxury of playing around with tools like the vaporizer. His most recent release “The Modern Cafe” is a comprehensive guide to updating and improving today’s cafes for tomorrow’s market. We are excited to hear more about his upcoming third book “Plated Desserts.” He believes that vaporization techniques will become increasingly present in the kitchen and we hope to see him using them more and more!

 

On a crisp autumn day in upstate New York with the Volcano Vaporizer and Chef Migoya’s Maple Bacon Bar in hand and mouth, I couldn’t have been happier. As the Volcano Vaporizer sat atop a wooden butcher block in a highly esteemed kitchen, The Vapor Experts couldn’t have been prouder for our Volcano Vaporizer. Helping chefs sharpen their skills in their kitchen and hone their brand in the marketplace, delighting global palettes with potent aromas, and becoming a glamorous culinary tool, the vaporizer is sure to become increasingly popular with chefs and audiences around the world. And we’re just happy to be here watching it all happen…

 

Bacon + Chocolate + Vapor Candy Bars=Heaven from Vapor Experts on Vimeo.

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Win a Free Volcano Vaporizer Mixology Attachment

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Isabelle Adams

 

By now, I’m sure that you’ve had a chance to check out the amazing videos of professional mixologist Stefanie Marco whipping up extraordinary cocktails using the Volcano Vaporizer. Since we posted these videos, we have received a ton of inquiries regarding the mixology attachment. I decided to take all of these requests to the Volcano Gods to see if there was something we could do for our loyal followers. After careful deliberation the higher ups determined that the 5 people who wanted it the most should have one.

 

So….until the end of this month, anyone who leaves a comment on this post with what they plan to do with the Volcano Vaporizer Mixology Attachment will have a chance to receive one for free!! We only have 5 to give away…so be creative!

 

Stephanie_Marco Mixing Drinks

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Vaporizer Video: Infusing Milk with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Isabelle Adams

 

Got milk? Today we learn how use the Volcano Vaporizer to infuse milk with the natural aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg. Our professional mixologist also suggests using vanilla bean, or replacing that plain old milk with an iced coffee. For all of you who give this a shot, please leave a comment below and let us know how it turned out! Also, you can check out other infusions like Infusing Dark Spirits With Cardamon, or the delicious Rosemary Infused White Cosmo!

 

Infusing Milk with Cinnamon and Nutmeg Vapor from Vapor Experts on Vimeo.

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Vaporizer Video: Infusing Rum & Ginger Ale with Cinnamon Tea

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Isabelle Adams

 

Once again the beautiful Stefanie Marco, professional mixologist, teaches us how to use the Volcano Vaporizer to create magically delicious drinks! Today she will be infusing cinnamon tea into ginger ale with rum. Yummy!!

 

Rum & Ginger Ale Infused with Cinnamon Vapor from Vapor Experts on Vimeo.

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Volcano Vaporizer Featured in one of the World’s Top Restaurants

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Isabelle Adams

 

World famous restaurant Alinea was featured in a recent Gizmodo article for showcasing its use of the Volcano Vaporizer for culinary purposes. According to the article, “Alinea has four or five Volcanos now, and uses them almost every day.” I use mine everyday…does that count for something Anyway, this cool vapor pillow (shown below) is just one of the creative ways that the chef’s at Alinea us their Volcano. So tell us…what creative ways have you been using your Volcano?

 

Leave a comment and let us know. The most creative response may just get a little something from us!

 

Vapor Pillow

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Vaporizer Video: Infusing Dark Spirits with Cardamom

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Isabelle Adams

 

Today we learn how to infuse any one of your favorite dark spirits with cardamom vapor! Of course we will be using everyone’s favorite device…the Volcano Vaporizer!

 

Infusing Dark Spirits with Cardamom Vapor from Vapor Experts on Vimeo.

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Vaporizer Video: Rosemary infused White Cosmo

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Isabelle Adams

 

Professional Mixologist Stephanie Marco shows us how to make amazing cocktails by infusing fresh herbs with the Digital Volcano Vaporizer. This recipe includes white grape juice, fresh rosemary and of course…Vodka!

 

Rosemary Vapor Infused White Cosmo from Vapor Experts on Vimeo.

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Rosemary Infused White Cosmo

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Vapor Experts

 

Stefanie Marco, Master Mixologist for Belvedere Vodka, is shaking up the cocktail world with her use of the Volcano. “The Volcano Vaporizer is the ideal companion for the natural flavors of our natural flavored Vodka,” she explained. Distilling the essence of edible herbs (with the Volcano) adds an aromatic highlights the actual flavor that is present in the vodka and allows true flavor to be expressed as a distinguishable, clean layer rolling out on the palate in a sophisticated way.”

 

Belvedere Vodka debuted this technique in January 2009 to a group of esteemed NY and Los Angeles based mixologists at their members only ‘Sipper Club’ to rave reviews. They featured Belvedere White Cosmokes at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic using their latest flavor maceration Belvedere Black Raspberry mixed with white grape juice, uncased in a fresh rosemary Volcano smoke. Mixologists Tony Abou Ganim, Francesco LaFranconi and David Nepove were just a few getting into the mix with Stefanie Marco and her interactive cocktails.

 

Stefanie and Volcano have created a cocktail attachment specifically for directing the aromatics into glasses making Volcano cocktails as easy as slicing a lemon twist. Definitely not your mother’s martini.

Posted in Aroma Therapy, Gastronomy, Mixology | 2 Comments

Digital Volcano In Action

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Vapor Experts

See The Digit In Action

 

The greatest feature about the new Volcano Digit is by far the gorgeous LED screen that displays both the desired and current temperatures. Never again will you have to guess whether that dial is at the exact temperature. The temperature range is between 104°F – 446°F and with an accuracy of ±2.7 °F , precise measurement is now obtainable!

 

The Volcano Digit hot air generator can be paired with the Easy Valve or the Solid Valve and comes with the filter set, grinder and operating manual. If you are familiar with the Volcano, than you already know that this is the preferred method of any professional in the industry. The Digital Volcano Vaporizer is put on display in this video…see just how easy it works!

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Hmmm... infusing cured resinous cannabis buds with naturals. Cinnamon has some medicinal qualities & quirks. It can help control blood pressure, for one, and research has shown the scent of cinnamon can make drivers more alert and help prevent falling asleep at the wheel. There are three basic types of cinnamon, the more medicinal having the most concentrated cinnamon oil. Treating with cinnamon requires a daily dose and yadda yadda consult your doctor. Cinnamon is anti-inflamatory. MMmmm Cinnamon Toast Purple Urkle. It's what's for breakfast.

 

That bacon chocolate (and so on) bar really looks good. I don't think it's good for my liver but I'd sure love to be lucky enough to experience a sample. Thanks for the culinary art.

 

- And who knew attaching a whip to a Volcano was apparently that easy. I don't think I've never seen a Volcano whip attachment advertised, have you?