It feels a lot like alchemy. The transformation is remarkable. Magical even. In glass jars, alcohol, water, sugar and usually discarded bits of a piece of fruit -- tough, spiky skin and the inedible, ...

Nearly every week, a professional panel tastes dozens of wines in The Chronicle's Food & Wine department conference room. When the tannin settles, the panel has helped select the ones we feature each ...

There’s been some research to back apple cider vinegar’s benefits for health, but how strong is the science behind it?

Ever wanted to make your own vinegar at home? We have the book for you! "Homebrewed Vinegar" by Kirsten Shockey tells you all about how to ferment your own kinds of vinegar. She joins New Day NW to ...

Are you feeling tired of store-bought pickles and want to make your own? Doing so means you can enhance them with your own flavors and seasonings. You can also make them in bulk or in smaller batches.

I never used to think much about vinegar. The word itself, from the French term for sour wine, suggested it was for the most part something to avoid. I knew it was essential for salad dressings, and I ...

SPECIALTY VINEGAR. HERE’S NICOLE. THIS FORMER BLACKSMITH SHOP IN ONE OF WORCESTER’S HISTORIC MILL COMPLEXES, IS HOME TO A PASSION PROJECT YOU STARTED. LIKE EVERY GREAT AMERICAN STORY, IN A BASEMENT, ...

Once a year, everyone I know becomes a farmer. They plan ahead, pack a picnic, grab a hat and head to a farm to pick strawberries. Flats fill up with the sweet fruit you don’t eat in the field, people ...

Vinegar has earned a reputation as the ultimate eco-friendly cleaning hero. It's cheap, it's natural, and it seems to tackle ...