We have now entered the spring season, and the days will continue to be light longer. Which means that we'll be enjoying more time outside with our families, or entertaining. Making flavored oils and vinegars at home is not only quick and easy, but looks beautiful on your table or kitchen counter. Whether you are preparing salads, grilled meats, fresh fruits or vegetables in spring and summer, consider using flavored vinegar as a secret ingredient which will enhance the natural flavors of your dish. {Shown above from left to right, Fresh Raspberry and Thyme White Wine Vinegar; Red Chili Pepper Vinegar, Winter Thyme Vinegar, White Wine Vinegar, Sage Vinegar and Lemon & Garlic Vinegar}. Part of the fun of making the vinegar is finding bottles, and making your own labels, recipe cards and tags. I used My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose, Mabel, Collection. The colors in the collection are bright, cheerful and welcoming for spring.
The Mabel "Joy ledger" paper makes for great recipe cards too! Be sure to save your scraps to make tiny tags for gifts. Embellish your bottles with some trinkets, as shown on the "Oh So Lovely" label.
There are many different ways to embellish your bottles, small or large. You can even embellish some corks, too! You will find numerous recipes, and instructions, on the internet to help you start bottling your own flavored vinegars today, all you need is your favorite My Mind's Eye collection to get started!
I hope you have enjoyed this home decor project idea from my kitchen,
