In article >,
blake murphy > wrote:

> 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.

Yes. Mom taught me that "pinch of sugar" trick for soups, stews and
sauces. :-)

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

True, but try Balsamic sometime...
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