Homemade mayo: worth it?
by Cookthink
Is making mayonnaise at home worth it? Yes. Yes, yes, yes! Homemade mayonnaise is one of the easiest things you can make and the taste is far superior to the stuff in the blue-topped jars. You can't buy the fresh lightness of a homemade batch of mayo, especially one spiked with some nice herbs, a little garlic or some cayenne. Two minutes with a food processor, and you're done. Take that time and try it for yourself. Recipe: Fresh Mayonnaise(Cookthink) Recipe: Shallot Mayonnaise(Cookthink)
Comments
corinne Says: July 21, 2008 at 10:10 AM
There are some things that I just don't know if it is worthwhile to make yourself--meringue? soymilk? croissants? Mayo is NOT one of them. It's so simple. And homemade mayo on a BLT is just.... unbeatable.
sandrine Says: July 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I started making my own mayonnaise last year and now I find any excuse to do it. I love to mix in whatever fresh herbs I have on hand. I like to use a mix of canola and olive oil. Too much olive oil can be bitter, but just the right amount adds flavor that canola alone lacks.
Says: October 31, 2007 at 03:50 PM
Definitely right. I can't even smell commercial mayo anymore without getting a little queasy. Definitely use canola or vegetable oil. Olive oil tends to make it excessively bitter.