Today we had the privilege of meeting and talking with Joe, the owner of Giuseppe’s International Oils & Vinegars. Joe’s business sells the high quality, non-GMO balsamic vinegars that we drizzle over our salads. Marc’s favorite flavor is the Traditional 18-Year and Kim loves the Vermont Maple. These vinegars taste amazing used alone as a fat free, no oil added salad dressing. We often add them to soups and stews to richen dishes with a umami flavor. One of our recent recipes, Lentil Loaf, features a Balsamic Glaze made with Giuseppe’s Traditional 18-year vinegar (click here to view recipe). These vinegars also add delicious flavor to fresh fruit, yogurt, and ice cream. Try pouring a little Vermont Maple Balsamic into a cup of vanilla soy yogurt with granola, or top fresh strawberries with Dark Chocolate Balsamic! Yummy….

Shopping at Joe’s store is fun because you can taste test the products before you purchase them. In the picture above Marc is sampling Pomegranate Balsamic. Giuseppe’s has two locations: the Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township, MI and The Village, Downtown Grosse Pointe, MI. If you don’t live near these locations, no worries–you can shop Giuseppe’s website at www.giuseppesoils.com.

Thanks you, Joe, for meeting with us and offering such high quality, healthy products!