What exactly is a shrub? A shrub is a drink made from vinegar and fruit along with other ingredients such as alcohol or sparkling water, the flavor possibilities are endless! Vinegar has a way of both infusing and pulling out the flavor from ingredients which are steeped in it. This maceration process is simple and delightfully tasty. It's also a healthy alternative to store bought sweetened drinks. With spring's abundance of produce imminent, use your imagination to create delightful combinations of seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, berries, and vinegar to make all manner of mixers and spritzers. Here are a few of...

We love fruity risotto, yes it might sound weird but once you taste this sweet creamy dish you will forever be a fan. Take a beautiful fruit risotto and top it with Balsamic...now we are in love. Try this recipe with any of your favorite berries and combine with your favorite flavor of balsamic! A few of our favorite pairing are fresh blueberries with our Sicilian Lemon Balsamic, peaches with our Black Mission Fig Balsamic and some prosciutto, and of course strawberries with our Pomegranate Dark Balsamic!    Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil4 tablespoons of butter¼ onion, peeled and finely...

I know roux made with olive oil sounds crazy. Breathe (deeply). Now let's collectively get over it. If you're familiar with Cajun cuisine then you know about roux. And if you know about roux, you know it's a sacred pillar of the cuisine, revered, and ALWAYS made with a mixture of copious amounts of butter and flour.  If you're still with me, (I assume if you're still reading this, there exists at least a modicum of trust), then you'll make your roux forever more with extra virgin olive oil and never look back. It will be our delicious, healthy little...

These Harissa kale chips are the perfect snack, just the right amount of crunch and spice! If you aren't a fan of spicy you could substitute another flavor of olive oil like Garlic or Lemon!  Ingredients:4 cups kale leaves, washed, dried, and cut into 1/2" pieces, with tough stems removed2 tablespoons Harissa Olive Oil1 teaspoon paprika (optional)1/2 teaspoon fine sea saltDirections:Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.In a large bowl toss the kale with harissa, paprika, and salt. Arrange the leaves in a single layer on the baking sheet lined with parhment. Bake until crisp and beginning to turn golden-brown...

This creamy and decadent salmon dish is a real crowd pleaser. Serve along side a hearty said, your favorite rice dish, or some roasted potatoes.  Ingredients1 pound fresh, wild salmon fillets (4)1/4 pound fresh wild mushrooms such as Chanterelles, Black Trumpets, and or Porcini, coarsely chopped1 medium, sweet onion, thinly sliced1 - 4 fresh rosemary sprig, leaves reserved1/2 cup heavy cream1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil such as Cobrancosa, Picual, or Frantoio.1/4 cup Traditional Balsamic.Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste. In a heavy bottom, large saute pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil....

Strawberries coated in your favorite flavor of balsamic vinegar and topped with ice cream make for a quick and delicious dessert everyone will love! A few of our favorite flavors with strawberries include Dark Chocolate, Traditional, and Black Cherry!    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/strawberries-with-balsamic-vinegar-recipe

We absolutely love this super simple olive oil cake! Try using our Blood Orange or Lemon Fused Olive Oil in this recipe for a light citrus flavor.      http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/orange-olive-oil-cake-recipe.html