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The Mother of all Vinegars

Great wine is yours for the making .

If you ’ ve ever seen a bottle of vinegar with those cloudy , lumpy chunks of gunk floating around , then you ’ ve witnessed The Mother .
Mother of vinegar is a substance composed of a form of cellulose and acetic acid bacteria , that develops upon fermentation . Some people discard this substance , however it is regarded as the most nutritious part of the vinegar , and offers many health benefits : It ’ s high in iron , contains phenolic acids ( protects against disease ), it ’ s high in prebiotics ( digestion , circulation ), contains Vitamin B ( for nervous system health and aid in the body ’ s production of red blood cells ), alleviates gastric distress and acid reflux , prevents indigestion .
Did you know you can make red wine vinegar , using your own leftover wine ? This vinegar is a healthy option and can be used as a marinade for meats , shrimp and chicken , and in your own salad dressings .
To learn how to make your own red wine vinegar and get an easy salad dressing recipe using it , click here : www . winexpertburlington . ca
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Easy wine-vinegar marinade

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• 3 cloves of garlic , minced
• 1 / 4 cup grapeseed or olive oil
• 2 Tbsp . tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil , chopped
• 1 / 2 tsp . salt
• 1 / 4 tsp . cayenne pepper
• 2 lbs . fresh or frozen shrimp , peeled For full recipe : www . winexpertburlington . ca
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