Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 9:22AM
Updated on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 3:36PM by
Brook Hurst Stephens
I wrote about Drinking Vinegars and Shrubs last year, and I think they might be catching on, mainly because fewer people look at me strangely when I mention I'm making them.
Friday, January 7, 2011 at 2:27PM 
Dilly Pickled Onion Slices on an open-faced cheddar cheese sammy.
Julia Child said "It's hard to imagine civilization without onions."
I have to agree with her, but I might add a couple words to that sentence. For me, it's hard to imagine civilization without onions and vinegar.
Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 10:04AM 
Sweet~Tart Cranberry Syrup in an adorable cranberry-shaped bottle, of course!
I really don't like to see anything go to waste.
Yesterday, in our "Cranberry - 3 Different Ways" class at Whole Foods, we made Cranberry~Jalapeno Chutney, Traditional Cranberry Sauce, and Sweet~Tart Cranberry Syrup. I always set out compost bowls near the prep stations, but I realized as I was setting up before class, that there would be very little "waste" in all three of our recipes. That makes me happy!
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 9:57AM
Updated on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 11:13AM by
Brook Hurst Stephens
Apple Drinking Vinegar, made with Gala apples, Dr Bronners Apple Cider Vinegar and sugar.
People have been drinking vinegar throughout history. Sometimes they drink it straight, for it's many health benefits, but I have found that making "shrubs"*, as they are sometimes called, is a great way to preserve fruit and liven up your daily liquid intake at the same time.
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To make Drinking Vinegar, start with any kind of fruit -- preferably something fresh, organic and local.
