Topic: Apple Cider Vinegar

A series of "Tips of the Day" includes using Hengstenberg herb-flavored German vinegar as a tastier alternative to apple cider vinegar in water. Other tips include adding a dash of salt to coffee to reduce bitterness and a host's policy of ignoring emails marked "important" or requesting return receipts.

John C. Dvorak describes his process for pickling turnips at his home in Northern Silicon Valley. He explains that he uses a recipe involving apple cider vinegar, water, salt, garlic, and dill, noting that the turnips should be aged slightly to soften before the pickling process.

The hosts discuss the health trend of drinking apple cider vinegar. John Dvorak, an amateur vinegar expert, warns that "live" vinegars containing a "mother" (acetobacter) can be toxic and cause severe, long-lasting heartburn. He advises against the practice, noting that he is currently writing a book on the subject to clarify the science of vinegar.