Anyone who knows me knows I love vinegar, pickles and mustard -- sometimes all at once. So when I had the opportunity to get a copy of Making and Using Vinegar by Bill Collins from NetGallery for my ereader, I jumped at the chance.
I learned that making vinegar is different than I expected. I guess I thought I would take some wine or something, let it cork and enjoy the product some time later. Instead I learned about vinegar "mothers" (like sourdough starters) that you can buy. There was information on making different kinds of vinegars and what each type is best for. There were also recipes that lean heavily on a vinegar ingredient.
I've made my own flavored olive oil and salt, but I think I might leave the vinegar to the experts. After tasting at a vinegar and olive oil bar last year in Aiken, SC, I gained a whole new appreciation for the versatility and complexity of a good vinegar.
On the other hand, I think it will make an interesting addition to my book collection when it's available!
Recommended for scratch cooks and vinegar lovers like me.
I learned that making vinegar is different than I expected. I guess I thought I would take some wine or something, let it cork and enjoy the product some time later. Instead I learned about vinegar "mothers" (like sourdough starters) that you can buy. There was information on making different kinds of vinegars and what each type is best for. There were also recipes that lean heavily on a vinegar ingredient.
I've made my own flavored olive oil and salt, but I think I might leave the vinegar to the experts. After tasting at a vinegar and olive oil bar last year in Aiken, SC, I gained a whole new appreciation for the versatility and complexity of a good vinegar.
On the other hand, I think it will make an interesting addition to my book collection when it's available!
Recommended for scratch cooks and vinegar lovers like me.