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| Author: | Emilie [ Thu May 31, 2012 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | CI balsamic vinegar recommendation? |
I let my CI online membership lapse several months ago, and with the exception of an arduous search through my recipes for their brined shrimp instructions, have done just fine without it. But one of the things I do miss is the ingredient tests. Case in point, I used the last of my balsamic vinegar last night. That brand (Fini) was pretty good as far as I could tell, and not terribly expensive ($12.95 for 250 ml). But if CI has a strong recommendation for a supermarket brand, I'd like to give that a try and spend even less. So if anyone has access to that article, I'd sure appreciate the brand(s) list. Thanks! Emilie |
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| Author: | wino [ Thu May 31, 2012 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CI balsamic vinegar recommendation? |
Check your PM |
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| Author: | Cubangirl [ Thu May 31, 2012 10:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CI balsamic vinegar recommendation? |
We liked the Lucini Gran Reserva CI recommended but it is 6 times more expensive than TJ's. I think I found it at Cost Plus World Market and Amazon also carries. However, for most uses, we use Trader Joe's Gold Quality Balsamic Vinegar of Modena $3.99 for 8.5 oz. I have not done a side by side taste test to see if there is really a difference worth the cost. |
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| Author: | Emilie [ Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CI balsamic vinegar recommendation? |
Thanks so much for the list, Wino, and for the recommendation, Alina. I'll be swinging by TJ's this weekend so will check it out! Emilie |
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| Author: | jeanf [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CI balsamic vinegar recommendation? |
I also really like Costco's Kirkland balsamic for an everyday vinegar. I have a more spendy bottle of better stuff that I keep for drizzling on camembert or over roasted veggies. But for salads and marinades the Kirkland is quite nice imo. |
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| Author: | MiGirl [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CI balsamic vinegar recommendation? |
I like the Roland brand it is at GFS for about $7 bucks. Great everyday balsamic. Laurie |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CI balsamic vinegar recommendation? |
We keep the TJ's large bottle balsamic around for cooking with; I don't want to use a real balsamic and boil it. I also have some real stuff (in a very small bottle) for drizzling on things, as well as some grape must from Milan. If it's the article I remember, I'll say that I didn't agree with CI's ratings at all, but isn't that usually the case? |
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