Topic: Vinegar Mother

The group discusses Dvorak's obsession with making vinegar, a hobby he maintained for over 60 years. JC and Brennan describe a massive "breeding line" of vinegar jugs in the house, featuring different lineages and "purebreds." While the long-promised "Vinegar Book" was never published as a standalone, Mimi confirms it will be included as a chapter in an upcoming Dvorak family cookbook.

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.