The
intense, sweet flavour of balsamic is probably what makes it one of
my favourite vinegars. Since the flavour pairs so well with fruits,
you often find different flavours of fruity balsamic
vinegars/vinaigrettes in stores, but if you look at the ingredients
from their labels, cane sugar is usually among the first few
ingredients. To make a fruity vinegar is quite easy (see my Peach Balsamic Vinaigrette). You don't need many ingredients or thickening
agents, and it tastes much more natural. With just a touch of
maple syrup, real fresh blueberries, balsamic vinegar, and a good
extra virgin olive oil, you can make your own vinaigrette that tastes
better than just about anything you can find in a store!
Wait!
If you just made my Blueberry Earl Grey Tea Jam, don't wash that pot
yet. This is a very simple and quick recipe that you can make from
your leftover tea bags of the blueberry earl grey tea jam. My mom
always tells me to reuse food if it's possible, and here is a perfect
example of how you can do so. I hope you enjoy both the jam and the
iced tea, and I especially want to encourage everyone to think of
ways to reuse some of the food that we normally throw away! (*＾▽＾)／
Making many different varieties of jam during the summer with
fresh berries can be a lot of fun, but without any special flavour, it can be a little
boring to me. I especially love trying out flavours that I don't
often see from the stores. Since I'm a tea lover, I thought I'd try
to make my blueberry jam this year with Earl Grey tea. I've never
seen a blueberry and Earl grey tea jam before, so I was a bit
skepticle first but as I was cooking the mixture and with the
wonderful smell coming out, I knew that my decision was a good one
(“⌒∇⌒”) It's a perfect accompaniment for a simple piece of
bread, crossiant, or scone, plus you can also make a delicious
blueberry Earl grey iced tea from this recipe!
