2011 - Talk Birth

Review & Recipe: The Artisanal Kitchen Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil (2011-09-13 16:29)
[1] I am a long-time fan of balsamic vinegar and so I was
excited to try a sample size bottle of the ”Full Bodied Authentic Modena Aged Balsamic” offered by [2]The
Artisanal Kitchen. It arrived in a super cute little bottle (I’ve also been a sucker for mini-sized versions of
things!) along with its companion product, ”Extra Virgin Three Olives Olive Oil,” another indispensable
part of my kitchen supplies. I decided to make my favorite salad dressing using both samples. I do not follow
a specific recipe for the dressing, just make it to taste using:
Ample quantities of balsamic vinegar
Roughly equal portion of olive oil
Splash of lemon juice
Dashes of garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper
I then serve myself a generous portion over organic baby mixed greens, home grown sprouts (thanks, Mom!),
and some french fried onions (bad!). Sometimes I add some pieces of steak to make it a full meal :)
Not all vinegars are created equal, so I was pleased to discover The Artisanal Kitchen Balsamic vinegar
was light and fruity in taste. While still possessing the sharp tang that makes a balsamic vinegar SO tasty,
the flavor of this one was lighter and sweeter in taste than many others and was delicious. The Three Olives
olive oil was also high quality and light in flavor and feel. I heartily enjoyed my salad and will be making
more dressing using these products soon.
I also received the following chicken recipe to share:
BBQ chicken topped with caramelized red onions made with The Artisanal Kitchen Aceto Balsamico di
Modena
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