The process of extending the life of food through pickling can be both relaxing and fun - there are lots of vinegars that you can pickle with and lots of ingredients perfect for pickling, from onions and eggs to cucumber, cabbage and beyond. Chefs! If you find yourself with time on your hands, why not try using Mizkan Suehiro - a light and mild tasting vinegar capturing the flavour and aroma of grain and sake cake. Perfect for preserving. www.harrofoods.co.uk/vinegar

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