What's Cook'n with Vesta Precision

Want a versatile and flavor-bomb syrup? This sweet, fresh and a bit citrusy recipe is your final stop! Add it to anything...really!

By Michelle Ricciardelli     Nothing says 'Holidays' like some delicious, spiked eggnog with an edge! With just one taste, this homemade treat will warm you up from head to toe with glee.  Enjoy this rich and creamy cocktail knowing it was made with simple fresh ingredients, and a little booze, to keep you merry through the holiday season! Spiked...

  By Michelle Ricciardelli   The perfect side dish does exist! Who can refuse a heaping spoonful of  potatoes? If you like good ole' mashed potatoes, step it up a notch with this full-of-flavor masterful recipe!  With this buttery, cheesy, herb blend, these sous vide homemade potatoes will become a staple at any Thanksgiving gathering for years to come. So creamy...

Apple Pie is a staple of the Fall and Winter seasons. This jam is just the thing...

By Michelle Ricciardelli Bisque and soup season is here! Butternut squash and sweet potatoes are some of our favorite harvests in autumn season. Paired with broccoli, carrots, onions and herbs, and prepared with our Imersa or Imersa Elite make it the perfect Fall bisque! Unlike traditional cooking, sous vide preserves all the nutrients, making your dish super healthy and perfect to...

The First 5 Things You Should Sous Vide With Your New Immersion Circulator By Heather Bilyeu of Fueling a Southern Soul The new year is here and if you received a sous vide over the holidays, then you’re in the right spot! I got an immersion circulator for Christmas from my brother 3 years ago and that’s how I got...

By Heather Bilyeu of Fueling a Southern Soul I can think of about 1 million reasons to sous vide. But using it for entertaining and feeding a crowd is a total must! Whether it is for a dinner party for 10 or a holiday for 100, using the sous vide to help is a great idea. One of the biggest reasons...

By Heather Bilyeu of Fueling a Southern Soul There is something extra special about Christmas gifts made by you and with lots of extra love. We all love getting that tin of homemade fudge from our grandma or the platter of Christmas cookies from our best friend. Homemade gifts (that you can eat) are truly the best! Use your sous vide...

 By Heather Bilyeu of Fueling a Southern Soul Truly, is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving the leftovers?! I think so!  There is nothing better than eating leftovers the next day and getting to enjoy the meal all over again. But if you have an abundance of turkey, or mashed potatoes, or pies that weren’t demolished, using your vacuum sealer...

By Heather Bilyeu of Fueling a Southern Soul Here is the deal. My husband and I have been shopping at Costco and in bulk since we were very first married. Actually, even before that. When we were dating we would go grocery shopping together, buy in bulk, and then split it between the two of us. Buying in bulk or stocking...

By Heather Bilyeu of Fueling a Southern Soul I am not going to lie.  When I first got my immersion circulator, I did not have a vacuum sealer. When I was Googling, Youtubing, and learning how to sous vide, I saw so many people using a vacuum sealer for their food.  It wasn’t until about 2 years into using my...

Infused liquors are my favorite because they make for the world’s easiest cocktails. Once you’ve infused the liquor, all you need is a mixer! It seriously couldn’t be easier. You might be...

Nothing says summer quite like barbecue, and we’re nearly there, folks! I want to make sure you head into the season with a few staple recipes up your sleeve. Although it’s less traditional,...

Have you seen Vesta’s Handheld Vac ‘n Seal yet? This is one of the more nifty and reliable sous vide accessory gadgets I’ve ever come across. Strong words, I know - but I mean them! This handheld,...

Sous vide is really known for meat - as well it should be! If you haven’t experienced a sous vide steak yet, you’re not living. But did you know you can produce incredible desserts with sous vide,...