Remember in the New Testament when Jesus was on the cross and someone gave him a vinegar-soaked sponge to drink from? When I first heard this story back at Holy Trinity Catholic Grammar School, I was ...

This story is part of our Guide to Modern Homesteading. Read the other stories in the series here. One of the most exciting things about the vinegar renaissance is that, unlike olive oil, you can ...

It feels a lot like alchemy. The transformation is remarkable. Magical even. In glass jars, alcohol, water, sugar and usually discarded bits of a piece of fruit -- tough, spiky skin and the inedible, ...

Nearly every week, a professional panel tastes dozens of wines in The Chronicle's Food & Wine department conference room. When the tannin settles, the panel has helped select the ones we feature each ...

If you’ve never tried Onion Jam, picture this: sweet onions cooked down until they turn soft and glossy, with a tangy kick ...

Half full ketchup bottle on a table - Henrik Sorensen/Getty Images With so many ketchup brands available, not many people opt to make ketchup at home. What many people don't realize is that ketchup is ...

So as long as you choose a vinegar that meets the safety parameters, can you use whatever type you want? Sort of! But you’ll ...