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Aioli Is Not ‘Fancy Mayonnaise’

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Aioli Is Not ‘Fancy Mayonnaise’ It seems that, in an attempt to rebrand mayonnaise, various hip food establishments insist on calling all sorts of creamy condiments “aioli,” and I refuse to stand idly by, letting this go unchecked. Aioli is not, as some would have you believe, “fancy mayo.” Aioli is its own, very specific thing, and it is amazing. Read more…

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Turn Cheap Balsamic Vinegar Into a Fancy Syrup

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Turn Cheap Balsamic Vinegar Into a Fancy Syrup Tasting real-deal balsamic vinegar for the first time can be life-changing. Traditionally made balsamic—aka “Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale”—is a far cry from the stuff you see at the grocery store. Where most of the stuff sold as “balsamic” is thin and sharp, traditional balsamic is thick, viscous, rich, and complex,… Read more…

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