(make your own matching tag for gifting -berry flavors perfect for now)
http://rg.console.net/articles/In_th.../Herbs/56.html
Bottled Herb Vinegars
Using simple ingredients like basil and sage, you can create tasty and beautiful gourmet bottled vinegar to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Ingredients:
Red or white wine vinegar
Selection of herbs
Plastic funnel
Decorative bottles
Sterilize an empty bottle by boiling it. Select the wine vinegar of your choice. Most people prefer white wine vinegar but some use red for more color. Avoid apple vinegar, as that will change the flavor of your herbs. Pour the vinegar into the bottle using a plastic funnel (a metal funnel may contain bacteria that would ruin your vinegar).
Next, choose the herbs you'd like to use. A variety is fine. Add the herbs to the bottle until you achieve a look you like. Cap the bottle securely and set it in the sun for 2-3 weeks so the vinegar absorbs the flavor of the herbs. If you prefer, you can cook it by gently heating on the stove instead. Add your personal tag and it's ready to give away or use in your own kitchen.
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one of the example on this weeks tv show - whole rasberries in bottom of bottle, fill rest with mint leaves and orange slices...looked so pretty
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Raspberry Vinegar: 8 qts raspberries, divided 4 qts mild vinegar Sugar
Crush berries and cover with vinegar. After 2 days strain through doubled cheesecloth and pour the same vinegar over a further 4 qts of berries. Let stand again for 2 days. Strain, measure. Add 2 pounds sugar for each quart of liquid, bringing slowly to boiling point. Boil 10 minutes then skim, turn into sterilized jars and seal. [ Use 2-3 T in a glass of ice water for a pleasant summer drink]
Raspberry strawberry Vinegar: Use the same recipe as for Raspberry Vinegar only half the quantity for each fruit.
ITALIAN VINEGAR: Mix red wine or balsamic vinegar with a few mashed garlic cloves and some fresh basil leaves. Refrigerate.
more sites for recipes: (google for more)
http://www.recipelink.com/mf/20/28
http://www.post-gazette.com/food/200...in1004fnp1.asp
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