On Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:11:57 -0000, "Ophelia" >
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>"Jen P." > wrote in message
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>> On 16/02/2011 23:27, john reeves wrote:
>>> We know that there are milder vinegars than malt vinegar, but when adding
>>> malt vinegar to a salad; apart from diluting it with water, what might be
>>> added in to take the 'acidy' edge off the taste?
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>> Steve's idea is good or, if you've already made up a bunch, you could add
>> a tiny bit of sugar. Just a pinch at a time until you get the taste
>> right.
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>Interesting! Malt vinegar is used widely here, but I have never used it
>with salad. I usually use a wine vinegar.

I'm on the other side of the pond- It isn't *hard* to find, but it
isn't in every grocery store either. I only use it on fried or
roasted potatoes.

What other things do you use it for on your side?

Jim