Balsamic Vinegar

I received a pretty bottle of cherry balsamic vinegar in- gulp- 2008. Well, actually the best before date is 2008. I liked the bottle/label so didn't get around to actually using it- silly, I kno...

Do you prefer the darker balsamico or the lighter vinegar in your vinaigrette for your home made salads ? Perhaps you like to change things up a bit by sometimes use dark balsamico, sometimes wh...

Now that I’m done getting my perfect cookware setup of all the best ECI, 2.5 copper, PLY, carbon steel and SS sandwich bottom pans & pots and my dream knife setup, I’ve always known I would start o...

Friend asking me about the quality of Enzo’s flavored olive oils, as well as balsamic vinegars before ordering. Said I’d query CH. Opinions much appreciated.

by josemartinlopez 1 year ago

My understanding is that you should use your best quality olive oil and honey for salads, but only mid-range quality vinegar. Is this correct? The highest quality balsamic vinegar is aged 25+ year...

I've been using Fairway's premium balsamic which is 100% must and no vinegar. Been having trouble buying it. Fairway no longer reliably carries it perhaps due to their bankruptcy. Shopping for a r...

I am obsessed with this dressing and can't seem to copy it exactly myself. Anyone know what makes it so tasty or can create a copycat of this amazing dressing?

I love Rubio balsamic vinegar, which is a 12 year aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, Italy. I only know of mail order places in Boston that sell it for $32-38/bottle. Does anyone know of a local pl...

I received a bottle of Lulu Fig-Meyer Lemon Balsamic Vinegar as a gift. It's much less acidic than most balsamic vinegars, so doesn't work well in salad dressings and the like. It's also quite th...

I love balsamic vinegar. The oldest bottle I've owned has been 12 years old. The local gourmet shop in town is selling 100 year old balsamic for over $150. I am intringued. Has anyone sampled v...

by xnyorkr 14 years ago

I have 2 bottles of it at home, but I'm trying to understand how best to use it. Is it stronger or milder than other vinegars? How is the taste different? Do the expensive ones taste better, or ...

the last one I bought (Forgot the name! I'll check the package when I'm at home) was really dreadful--Syrupy, too sweet, etc Suggestions for the best (and where in Manhattan it is carried) welcome.

About a month ago, I purchased a bottle of Balsamic Glaze of Modena, and have become addicted to the stuff. I have also learned that it is quite easy to make and I could have saved myself the mone...

In case people are making faces, it's two separate questions :-) We got yummy bread from Il Fornaio to go this afternoon. We made spaghetti for dinner, so I got the olive oil and the balsamic vi...

by TropiChef 11 years ago

Hi Everyone! I've been a voyeur for a while of this wonderful site, but I finally joined today :) I have a lovely bottle of Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar that I bought in a local Italian market. ...

Suggestions for balsamic vinegar in T.O?

DE LA ROSA TO INTRODUCE ORGANIC AGED KOSHER FOR PASSOVER BALSAMIC VINEGAR - Aged 6 Years in Oak, Cherry, & Chestnut - from Modena, Italy to your kitchen! Yehudith Girshberg CFO at De La Rosa Re...

I've found 3 places where we can tour all between 12 - 20 mins away from downtown Modena (we don't have a car so will be taking a taxi). Any preferences or other suggestion? Acetaia di Giorg...