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That's some expensive balsamic vinegar

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  • wtgW Offline
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    wtg
    wrote on last edited by wtg
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    Even at Costco prices...

    https://www.costco.com/.product.4000027231.html?EMID=B2C_2024_0913_MGB_ends_USE&correlationId=f5aeecb2-c1df-40f2-9546-061a49cfc247-0

    When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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      There are some gourmet experiences that I am unlikely to pay for. These vinegars fall into that class, along with truffles and Beluga caviar. My tastes are simply too unsophisticated or refined to make it worthwhile.

      Big Al

      Money seems to buy the most happiness when you give it away.

      Why does everything have to be so complicated, all in the name of convenience. -ShiroKuro

      A lifetime of experience will change a person. If it doesn't, then you're already dead inside. -MarkJ

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        We sampled some high end balsamic vinegar when we visited Italy in 2018. It was bottled and aged by the Verrazano family - they have a bridge named after them.

        They age their balsamic in casks for like 30 years or something What comes out is kind of a savory syrup. It didn’t taste like vinegar at all - no astringency.

        I’m not sure what I’d ever use it for.

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          #4

          You can get a great balsamic for $25-30 at a specialty oil and vinegar place, and a balsamic fig glaze at Kroger for $4. It’s as much as you’ll ever need.

          “I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer”
          ― Douglas Adams

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            I bought some of the Nonna Pia's balsamic glaze at Costco and am not keen on it, and I love balsamic vinegar and most glazes. It tastes almost like molasses to me, all sweet and no acidity. Wouldn't get it again.

            When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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            • wtgW wtg

              I bought some of the Nonna Pia's balsamic glaze at Costco and am not keen on it, and I love balsamic vinegar and most glazes. It tastes almost like molasses to me, all sweet and no acidity. Wouldn't get it again.

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              Steve Miller
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              @wtg That’s how I felt about the stuff we tried in Italy.

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                Yep, we once bought some balsamic (mid-priced, like in the $25-range) and it was awful. It even came highly recommended. But after that, we pretty much don’t buy it, even though there are some dishes we might use it with if we had some that we liked. (Of course Mr SK cooks mostly Asian style< which rarely calls for that)

                But I’m not keen to experiment on much beyond maybe $5…

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                  The Trader Joe's balsamic glaze is pretty good. Small bottle is maybe $4?

                  We buy the big bottles of Kirkland Signature balsamic vinegar at Costco. I use it on fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, in homemade salad dressings, and to perk up other dishes like grilled chicken breast. I love it.

                  When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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                    #9

                    We have neither a Trader Joes nor a Costco around here 😞

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                    • ShiroKuroS ShiroKuro

                      We have neither a Trader Joes nor a Costco around here 😞

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                      wtg
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                      #10

                      @ShiroKuro

                      You need to include those in your requirements next time you're looking for a job!

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                      Trader Joe's nearby

                      When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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