On 2013-10-22 7:32 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> 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.
>
> Seems to me I read once about maybe ... pectin in the mix? Could
> that work?
>

My wife makes incredible salad dressing with olive oil, red wine
vinegar, lemon juice. salt, pepper, crushed garlic, whatsthisheresauce
and..... a bit of hot dry mustard. The mustard gives it a bit of zing
and, more important, emulsifies the oil. It has to be shaken up
immediately before dressing. It should be used right before eating. It
does not hold as well as commercial dressings but it is worlds better
tasting.