Most of us know that Balsamic vinegar is an extremely popular and healthy condiment used on salads, meats, fish and nearly every other food imaginable. But did you know that Balsamic vinegar was once a medicine. Early Italians considered the product a reliable serum for everything from headaches to serious illnesses, but only merchants, royalty and other rich individuals could afford it. Balsamic vinegar wasn’t considered a food product for hundreds of years. And In the 1500s, Balsamic vinegar became a popular wedding gift in Modena, a tradition that continues today.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:16:28 +0000
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