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 ...

Ever wanted to make your own vinegar at home? We have the book for you! "Homebrewed Vinegar" by Kirsten Shockey tells you all about how to ferment your own kinds of vinegar. She joins New Day NW to ...

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From salads and sandwiches to soups and stews, pickled onions are a tangy treat that you can use to accent a variety of different dishes. Making pickled onions at home couldn't be easier, as long as ...