On Tuesday, October 22, 2013 7:59:43 PM UTC-4, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:32:37 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
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> > I tried to throw together some EVO, red wine vinegar, some herbs and spices.....shook bottle hard as I could, but it almost immediately separated. Next, I dumped it into the blender, but it still separated in seconds. What am I doing wrong? I refuse to go buy Good Seasons - expensive for a few spices, lots of sugar and salt.
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> > Seems to me I read once about maybe ... pectin in the mix? Could that work?
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> Maybe you've got too much oil or vinegar because mine stays mixed when
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> I use a mechanical device (usually the wand blender). Have you added
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> a little mustard to it? I think that also helps vinaigrette stay
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> emulsified. If you're using a regular blender, try adding the oil in
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> a thin stream to the other ingredients while the motor running and see
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> if that works for you.

I admit I did try to throw it together at the last minute. I think I'll make another batch and slowly drizzle it into the blender, alternately adding the KK stuff. ( Hate to waste it.)

Lately, I've just been tossing my greens with the oil, then adding the spices, toss again, and add the vinegar sparingly. But, tonight I wanted to serve the greens dry and pour, ad lib, on some dressing.