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Behind the Vines

June 25th, 2008

I Can’t Make Vinegar, But I Can Make Ricotta

I was recently saddened to discover that my vinegar had developed a mold on the surface.  Not feeling very good about it just from the looks (and smell), BK’s research confirmed my fears.  Throw it out, no chance of recovery.  Apparently, it’s best to rock the barrel a little, once a day, to prohibit such mold […]

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May 26th, 2008

Wine Update: Bottles and Barrels

So, Operation Vinegar seems to be back on track.  I guess the problem was that I let it dry out for too long.  After filling it with water again, it eventually stopped leaking.  The culture/water/ wine mix (1/1/3 parts) is back where it should be and covered with a cheesecloth.  The instructions say to feed it by […]

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May 20th, 2008

Operation Vinegar Halted

It seems, readers and drinkers, that there are some things in life that I am not destined to do.  One is grow basil—I had yet another plant die on me.  The other is make vinegar.  After a smattering of attempts last year, I thought this time would surely work.  BK even bought me a fancy […]

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March 25th, 2008

Waste Not, Want Not…Then Make a Dang Good Salad

I’m so very excited about my birthday present from BK—my very own French oak barrel in which I can make vinegar.  He also got me the red wine mother (or culture), along with an instructional book.  All this was purchased at The Oak Barrel over a month ago and has been hiding from me ever since, no […]

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