More Winning Weighs with Vinegar

I’ve already suggested dipping your bread into olive oil and balsamic vinegar, as the Italians do, because the vinegar helps control blood sugar levels and prevent the spikes which cause cravings, while the olive oil boosts the metabolism to burn more calories.



Here are a few more winning ways with vinegar.



1. Make your own flavored vinegars, either for yourself or as gifts. It’s so easy and the basic ingredients are so inexpensive, I don’t understand why people pay so much to buy the pre-made gourmet varieties.



You will need:

2-qt. non-reactive saucepan (e.g. enameled or stainless steel)

1 qt. white vinegar

2 1-qt glass jars

1/3 c. herbs of your choice (e.g. rosemary, thyme, basil, rosemary, tarragon, dill or oregano)

Decorative clear glass bottles with cork stoppers for the finished product

Optional: sprigs of fresh herbs to display in the finished product



Bring the vinegar to a boil; remove from heat; stir in herbs. Pour mix into the 2 glass jars and cap tightly. Let steep at room temperature 3 days, shaking occasionally. Strain into the decorative bottles. Add sprigs, if desired, and cork tightly.



2. Use balsamic vinegar to marinate chicken, shrimp or salmon.



3. Use apple cider vinegar and olive oil in place of the mayonnaise in potato salad.



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