balsamic

It started showing up by A-list name in the fancy foods lists of the 1990s, a contemporary of balsamic vinegar and sun-dried tomatoes.

There are many types of vinegar, including balsamic, apple cider, red wine and rice vinegar — you might find one that agrees with you more than others.

I suggest using less oil than you might to dress a salad and I prefer red wine vinegar over balsamic.

Maybe I put a drop of balsamic oil on something that was great yesterday, and all of a sudden it’s like, “whoa!,” but it’s still not perfect.

The balsamic vinegar may also seem like an odd ingredient, but it’s a great stand-in for malty, subtly sweet Chinese black vinegar that’s made from rice.