The Vinegar Blog

GIFT GUIDE 2025

GIFT GUIDE 2025

May your holiday shopping be merry and bright!

Michael Harlan TurkellDecember 13, 2025

Vinegar Is Vital On Buffalo Wings

Vinegar Is Vital On Buffalo Wings

It’s not a Buffalo wing if it doesn’t make you squint!

Culture, RecipeMichael Harlan TurkellDecember 4, 2025

In Lieu of Citrus, Make Vinegar Pie

In Lieu of Citrus, Make Vinegar Pie

When life doesn’t hand you lemons …

cooking, Culture, RecipeMichael Harlan TurkellNovember 19, 2025apple cider

Milk and Acid: Homemade Ricotta And Other “Vinegar Cheeses”

Milk and Acid: Homemade Ricotta And Other “Vinegar Cheeses”

cooking, Culture, RecipeMichael Harlan TurkellNovember 6, 2025white wine

Pineapple Vinegar (🍍) : It’s Not That Complicated

Pineapple Vinegar (🍍) : It’s Not That Complicated

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cooking, CultureMichael Harlan TurkellOctober 23, 2025fruit vinegar

Bittersweet & Balanced: Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI

Bittersweet & Balanced: Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI

Setting a clear expectation of Balsamic at its best.

Michael Harlan TurkellOctober 15, 2025balsamic

Michigan Cherry Vinegar: As Sweet (and Sour) As Cherry Pie

Michigan Cherry Vinegar: As Sweet (and Sour) As Cherry Pie

What to do with a stockpile of sweet Balatons and Montmorency tarts …

CultureMichael Harlan TurkellSeptember 16, 2025fruit vinegar, travel

Chinese Red Vinegar: Fuzhou Red Yeast Rice

Chinese Red Vinegar: Fuzhou Red Yeast Rice

A colorful conversation about red vinegar.

CultureMichael Harlan TurkellAugust 18, 2025rice

Getting to Know Authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI

Getting to Know Authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI

Every bottle holds new culinary possibilities!

Michael Harlan TurkellAugust 6, 2025balsamic

“Su” Good: Japanese Rice Vinegar

“Su” Good: Japanese Rice Vinegar

In search of the best “su” (酢).

Michael Harlan TurkellJuly 16, 2025travel, culture, cooking, rice

That Carrot Ginger Dressing

That Carrot Ginger Dressing

CGD FTW!

cooking, RecipeMichael Harlan TurkellJune 11, 2025

Enliven Your Greens: How Chef Katie Reicher Uses Vinegar To Highlight Vegetarian-Friendly Dishes

Enliven Your Greens: How Chef Katie Reicher Uses Vinegar To Highlight Vegetarian-Friendly Dishes

Caponata, peperonata, romesco …

Book, cooking, RecipeMichael Harlan TurkellApril 24, 2025white wine, red wine, rice, sherry

Is Vinegar Jewish?

Is Vinegar Jewish?

Is chometz chametz?

Michael Harlan TurkellApril 18, 2025

Vinegar Chicken Around the World

Vinegar Chicken Around the World

Aye aye aye … I’m going to find poulet.

cooking, Culture, RecipeMichael Harlan TurkellMarch 25, 2025rice, white wine

Sour Beef: Sharpen Your Sauerbraten with Vinegar

Sour Beef: Sharpen Your Sauerbraten with Vinegar

It’s worth the wait to marinate!

Recipe, Book, cookingMichael Harlan TurkellMarch 4, 2025red wine

It’s Fire Cider Season: Vinegar For Your Restorative Health

It’s Fire Cider Season: Vinegar For Your Restorative Health

Get your batch going before winter’s over!

cooking, RecipeMichael Harlan TurkellFebruary 11, 2025

Soup-er Bowl: Vinegar Goes on the Offense

Soup-er Bowl: Vinegar Goes on the Offense

Consider vinegar as part of the winning recipe.

RecipeMichael Harlan TurkellFebruary 5, 2025

Powdered Vinegar: Just a Dusting Will Do

Powdered Vinegar: Just a Dusting Will Do

What do you sprinkle your vinegar powder on?

Recipe, ProducerMichael Harlan TurkellJanuary 24, 2025

O Olive Oil & Vinegar: California Vinegars That Make You Say “Oh”

O Olive Oil & Vinegar: California Vinegars That Make You Say “Oh”

Seasonal freshness in peak vinegars all year round.

ProducerMichael Harlan TurkellJanuary 21, 2025

Andy Baraghani’s Vinegar Toasts: Plus Persian Pickles and More …

Andy Baraghani’s Vinegar Toasts: Plus Persian Pickles and More …

The cook you want to be!

Book, RecipeMichael Harlan TurkellDecember 16, 2024