Country Rhoades Arts And Crafts Studio

ALL THINGS ARE NOT CREATED EQUALLY!
Christina Rhoades represents two individuals under the umbrella of this company. One artist creates paintings while the other has a specialty food line, including seasonings, balsamics, jalapeño candy, infused oils and more. I was drawn in by the balsamic display because I am out of my favorite white balsamic vinegar.
They have a white balsamic that I eventually sampled. Initially I hesitated because it was actually yellow instead of clear. When I taste it, it doesn’t have the taste that I prefer, a light twang and not as sweet. This product tasted flat and was not very appetizing. I really prefer the Trader Joe’s brand which is delicious on salads and well priced.
Although they have infused oils, there were none available today although they did have spices.
When it comes to relish and pickled items and peppers, I let my husband do the testing. He sampled a couple of items but didn’t seem very impressed.
*** Infused olive oil and balsamic vinegars are a big trend right now. I am seeing them at almost every fair or festival and the stores continue to pop up. All things are not created equally so be cautious and sample freely. Also, consider what you are paying for these special condiments that you can easily purchase almost anywhere!
Of the many items available to sample, I only sampled one and do not feel comfortable with giving only two stars, so I am awarding three.