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08-21-2010, 05:15 PM
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Has anyone used this product or have access to it??
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...sl_5ulcnzpb6f_bI found it on Amazon for those of you who aren't familiar with it. The brand I have is Casa Rinaldi and it is just wonderful!! It's thick and so yummy.
Anyway, I've made a vinaigrette out of it, but because I don't know if this particular product is widely available, I'm thinking I may have to go back to the drawing board and use regular balsamic. But, if enough people are familiar, I'll leave as is.
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Interesting you mention this. I have been recently wondering about the different balsamic vinegars and their quality. I would love an education on the topic and be able to choose a balsamic better than the ones we have access to. I think our store only sells two brands and I am not sure of their quality.
But maybe I would never be able to tell the difference anyway.
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I haven't heard of this - yet. Geeze Jean! I don't need any more stuff for the pantry!
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"But maybe I would never be able to tell the difference anyway."
Oh yes, you would be able to, Laura! The best way I've found is to pick up the ones available and pour a little in small bowls and dip plain sourdough bread chunk in it - You'll pick up every nuance of the vinegars.
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I just might have more balsamic than wine right now! My favorite is with figs. Lush, drizzled over some gorgonzola and smeared on bread.
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Laura, if you have a Whole Foods near you, their 365 brand balsamic vinegar is very good.
Jean, I have never heard of this product, but it certainly does sound
tasty.
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I looked it up and we have two Whole Foods in our state. I will go get the 365 and give it a try! I am excited!
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I first bought it in Montreal, then found it in Toronto. Whole Foods and Harris Teeters both sell it here. We've used it on a salad, but I can't remember which salad, I think it was roasted beets over mixed greens. It's a nice product, and saves ne the time of reducing my own.
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That's what I liked about it also, Lorraine.
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I've never seen this. I'll keep an eye out....sounds good to me.
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