On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:44:20 -0600, Omelet wrote:

> In article >,
> "cshenk" > wrote:
>
>> Grin, ships (USA) got rid of all use of alcohol in cooking and otherwise,
>> many decades ago. It even predates Sheldon. I assure you, KILLER GOOD
>> potroast. The vinegar is used to the level where you do not note it at all.
>
> I've personally been experimenting lately with small amounts of vinegar
> in my cooking. It does work well if used lightly. :-) I've used it
> more in steamed veggies than anything else.
>
> Dad claims to "hate" vinegar but always compliments me on veggies that I
> use it on. <g> I don't tell him about it!
>
> Like using lemon juice, vinegar seems to "brighten" the flavor of things.

that's what i think. it's not that you get a taste of vinegar, but that it
helps the other flavors. like the way a pinch of sugar is said to help
blend flavors.

but i do use cider vinegar in most of these applications, so it does bring
a little flavor of its own.

your pal,
blake