/restaurant-reviews/summertime-rants-and-raves/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:15:16 +0000 hourly 1 /restaurant-reviews/summertime-rants-and-raves/#comment-13 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:15:16 +0000 /restaurant-reviews/summertime-rants-and-raves/#comment-13 I totally agree with your comments regarding balsamic vinegar, most of which is bought very cheaply, used indiscriminately, and probably is nothing but a carmel-colored liquid with a bit of acidity. However, there is nothing quite so sublime as freshly picked mesclun lightly dressed with an aged (at least 15 yrs) balsamic reduction vinaigrette.
Ditto on truffle oil. It is a chemical additive. I was shocked to see it at a store in Uzes dedicated to la truffe. I was given a small jar of truffle salt (from Italy) and it does have an authentic smell and bite, but must be used very judiciously.

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