Fancy dressing

Paul Corcellet's white-wine vinegar

With the variety of olive oils and vinegars available these days, the thought of topping your salad with plain old virgin olive oil and red-wine vinegar is downright depressing. If you're not intimidated by a vinegar bottle full of green twigs, Paul Corcellet's white-wine vinegar with herbs from Provence adds a subtle, tangy sharpness to your favorite dressing or recipe. A tip: shake the bottle before pouring, and more herbs will break free from the shoots to season your food. A 16.75-ounce bottle costs $5.59 at Star Market; Corcellet also produces a raspberry-flavored vinegar for the same price.

-- Theresa Regli