It feels a lot like alchemy. The transformation is remarkable. Magical even. In glass jars, alcohol, water, sugar and usually discarded bits of a piece of fruit -- tough, spiky skin and the inedible, ...

Nearly every week, a professional panel tastes dozens of wines in The Chronicle's Food & Wine department conference room. When the tannin settles, the panel has helped select the ones we feature each ...

Ever wanted to make your own vinegar at home? We have the book for you! "Homebrewed Vinegar" by Kirsten Shockey tells you all about how to ferment your own kinds of vinegar. She joins New Day NW to ...

Are you feeling tired of store-bought pickles and want to make your own? Doing so means you can enhance them with your own flavors and seasonings. You can also make them in bulk or in smaller batches.

Making fermentation work for us is one of the original hacks that allowed humans to make food last longer, and festivities more interesting. [Mike G] has been experimenting with making his own vinegar ...