Apart from being incredibly fulfilling, there is also a visually pleasing side to making your own macerations, infusions, and extracts.  

Here's one. This is the aftermath of straining an oil infused with Turkish Paprika. Pretty as a picture, don't you think?

Stay tuned for what this spicy maceration is going to be used for. 

And if you haven't started making your own extracts yet, check this page for a bit of inspiration.