From the beginning of civilization man has sought ways to make his food taste better. The discovery of salt created the first communities and the spice trade facilitated the exchange of culture and ideas around the world. From mustards and dressings to chutneys and salsas, condiments reflect humanity in all its wonderful diversity. We are condiments and condiments are us, enjoy!
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Jan 17

50. Sarson’s Malt Vinegar

Not to be confused with the cheaper “non-brewed condiment” vinegars popularized by killjoys back in temperance era England. Regardless of religion, fish and chips is a traditional Friday night meal throughout Britain. Bradford, Halifax and Keighly form the “Haddock Triangle”, cod is an increasingly rare find everywhere else. In a fit of Victorian branding the founder’s son renamed the product “Sarson’s Virgin Vinegar”, but it has since returned to a more humble label in a squeezeable brown bottle. Salt and vinegar, simply marvelous.

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