Whether it's the old favourite Sarson's, trendy balsamic or the more adventurous rice or wine vinegar, it can be used to clean your house, improve your health and spice up your chips – what makes vinegar so special? Laura Sevier picks 10 of the best...
… The Ecologist Top Ten... vinegars Laura Sevier | 9th December 2010 … Living Green Living Ecologist Top Ten Top 10 Vinegar Balsamic White Wine Rice Red Wine Cleaning Healing Antimicrobial Malt vinegar.jpg Whether it's the old favourite …
Has Monsanto, dubbed the 'world's most evil corporation', turned a new leaf? It has taken the 'probably carcinogenic' glyphosate out of a new version of its market leading 'Roundup' herbicide, and replaced it with vinegar. The bad news is it's only available in Austria. That, and it may still contain toxic 'adjuvants' to increase its effectiveness.
… Monsanto's new 'glyphosate-free' Roundup is vinegar! Claire Robinson GMWatch | 8th May … Organic Farming Austria Corporations Health vinegar_bottle_and_roundup_container-cut.jpg … 'Roundup' herbicide, and replaced it with vinegar. The bad news is it's only available …
Bristol's decision to trial vinegar as a weedkiller in place of glyphosate certainly grabbed headline-writers' imaginations, writes Harriet Williams. But with a wide choice of proven chemical-free weed control strategies available, might this experiment be 'set up to fail'?
… are possible! But there's more to it than vinegar Harriet Williams | 9th May 2016 … Bristol's decision to trial vinegar as a weedkiller in place of glyphosate … Council's new fad for spraying weeds with vinegar. It's billed as an 'eco-friendly …
Clean the most difficult places in a natural,
eco-friendly way. Laura Sevier explains how
… cleaner with baking soda, table salt and vinegar. This will bubble and fizz, pushing … unclogging a drain, spray a solution of white vinegar into the warm oven. Sprinkle with … by mixing two parts water to one part vinegar or lemon juice. (NB: lemon juice and …
It's the condiment of choice for a million fast-food outlets and a staple sauce in homes around the world, but there's more to tomato ketchup than meets the eye, says Pat Thomas
… Sauce Tomato Ketchup Heinz Sugar Salt Food Vinegar Food Standards Agency Nutrient … Made from natural ingredients – tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt and spices – what can … Sweden with other ingredients, such as sugar, vinegar, spices and salt (which were also …
If you're lucky enough to have gluts of tomatoes, this extract from The Preserving Book shows you how to use them in mouth-watering recipes
… screw-topped jars with non-metallic or vinegar-proof lids. Cover with waxed paper … granulated sugar 600ml (1 pint) white wine vinegar Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas … stainless steel saucepan with the sugar and vinegar. Cook on low heat, stirring …
Tom Hirons celebrates the arrival of a wild god at his dinner table.
… fork and mustard and silver. His voice makes vinegar from wine. When the wild god arrives … fork and mustard and silver. His voice makes vinegar from wine And brings the dead to life. …
… cayenne pepper (optional) ¼ cup white vinegar ¾ pint oil (veg or olive) 3 teaspoons … oil. • Whisk together egg yolks, mustard and vinegar. (Or use blender at high speed for …
It's the UK's National Vegetarian Week but what's on the veggie menu at your local bar, pub or bistro? If it's mushroom risotto - again - have a word with the chef because there's no excuse for those second-rate meals that should have been left behind in the 1970s. Susan Clark goes in search of Fine Dining for non-meat eaters
Wholesome, seasonal, frugal, simple, fresh, homegrown and hardy...The Soil Association Soup Book's recipes are sure to delight all. Read on for some tasty recipes
… stock or vegetable stock 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 handful flat-leaf parsley or basil, … from the oven and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. 2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil … black pepper, chilli flakes, and balsamic vinegar to taste. Ladle into warmed bowls, …
Forget low carb; it’s all about low carbon this March. And with everyone from Sir Paul McCartney to Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall getting stuck in for Climate Week, there’s no excuse not to try it
… rapeseed or olive oil Two teaspoons cider vinegar Two teaspoons soft brown sugar About … teaspoon English mustard One tablespoon cider vinegar Four tablespoons rapeseed oil A pinch … the frying pan (or tatin dish). Add the cider vinegar, sugar and some salt and pepper, stir …
Add flavour to freshly caught UK fish with these two simple recipe ideas from Nick Fisher's new book, Sea Fishing
… a hot and fragrant marinade: a mix of, say, vinegar and apple juice, spiked with garlic, … For the marinade 100ml cider or balsamic vinegar 200ml apple juice 1 hot red chilli, … will fit snugly in one layer. Combine the vinegar and apple juice and add to the frying …
How to make your food your medicine and medicine your food, starting with six common herbs you can use in your recipes and everyday cooking
… wind. Use it to make flavourful oils and vinegars or try something really different and … Put some in a bottle of good quality vinegar for a tasty condiment. Thyme is a … Crushed leaves make excellent herb oils and vinegars. Next month: Part 2 - Spices Pat …
Freezing Christmas leftovers can save families money, help the environment by reducing food waste, and tickle our tastebuds with new and exciting flavours, writes Gavin Ellis - who shares delightful recipes to make the most of your Christmas sprouts, turkey and plum pudding ...
… yoghurt / creme fraiche as desired Cider vinegar Salt Method: Take any leftover cooked … here. Finally season with a little cider vinegar and salt to taste. Recipe by Mike …
Expand your culinary horizons, says Michael Littlewood, as a confident hand with home-grown herbs will add a new dimension to your cookery
… or sauces, or use them to flavour oils and vinegars. And, of course, you can add them to … Others can be frozen, or preserved in oil or vinegar. Some, like chives and parsley, can be …
Every Hallowe'en the UK throws away enough pumpkin to make 360 million portions of pumpkin pie, soup, or cake, writes Gavin Ellis - a shocking waste in these hungry times. Hence a bold new initiative to rescue all those pumpkins from landfill, and turn them into delicious food we can all enjoy as part of our seasonal festivities.
… 1cm diced pumpkin / 500g sugar / 400ml cider vinegar / 1 large onion, chopped / 2 tsp dried … and cook through for 5 mins, then add the vinegar, sultanas and sugar. Stir until …
The tale of the homemade wormery in a second-floor-flat continues... The worms are thriving, multiplying in numbers. Just don't ask about the flies...
… this: cherry tomatoes covered in honey; cider vinegar and detergent (surfactants break the … the flies sink); equal parts water and white vinegar - red will not work, according to the …
Half a pig’s head doesn’t sound like a promising choice for a romantic supper for two. But for chefs Fergus Henderson and Valentine Warner, it’s just the ticket
… they’re golden brown, sprinkle with sherry vinegar and have them on toast. Or fry a slice … ox heart, trim the fat off and marinade it in vinegar, oil and garlic overnight. Then grill …
Is it worse than Mc Donalds? The BLT sandwich is an icon, the ultimate symbol of convenience culture. Tesco alone sells 5 million a year. This is what the £1.80 you pay for your BLT buys...
… and package it into 10-litre tubs. Spirit Vinegar Real vinegar gets its sharp and complex flavours … process. This cheap short-cut non-fermented vinegar gets its sharp taste from added …