balsamic advice
I want to send a nice bottle of balsamic vinegar to discerning friends. Any recommendations in the $50 range, give or take, and advice on where to purchase online?
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7 Comments:
Try one of these from Zingerman's, always a good bet.
Alaina Browne at 12:38PM on 07/11/09
Where are you located? There is a great shop in Chicago that has all sort of amazing balsamic vinegar (and olive oil). I bought some 18 year old vinegar there that is fabulous (almost as good as the stuff I brought home from Florence but not quite...)
smallblondemom at 1:54PM on 07/11/09
Believe it or not, you can get some good stuff from Amazon.
beth1 at 2:23PM on 07/11/09
At the risk of offending purists, I buy a lovely ersatz "fig balsamic" made by Napa Valley foods. It's not expensive and adds a nice touch to fruits and marinades. It's lovely on fresh peaches.
suegsf at 2:35PM on 07/11/09
i second the "fig" balsamic.... i had it the other night on a beet salad and it was so good..... it's something a little different that people might not buy for themselves.... it's not cheap, either.
pooch at 9:41PM on 07/11/09
I'm a huge fan of Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic. It's about $55. You may be able to find one packaged in a wooden crate at Williams Sonoma, or you can order online.
It's perfectly sweet and tart and wonderfully thick - great for reductions!
-Dawn
Eat dinner with your family tonight, I mean it.
WickedGoodDinner at 11:05PM on 07/11/09
Thanks to all!
kqrbob at 3:47PM on 07/12/09