Balsamic suggestions.....
Carol - that is my absolute favorite thing to do with balsamic. Sometimes if strawberries are not very sweet I will mix a little brown sugar in with the balsamic. It's hard to convince someone to put vinegar on strawberries !!! LOL
You are also right about the walnuts. When I feel rich I will buy walnut oil and mix with balsamic for a salad dressing - with toasted walnuts - YUM.
I also like to cut up different vegetables (carrots, rutabegas, turnips, shallots, onions, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, etc.) place in a shallow pan, drizzle with olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper and roast - about 350° to 375° for 30-45 minutes or depending what sizes your pieces are cut in. You might also have to turn the pieces 1/2 way through cooking.
I have also heard, but never tried, babyback ribs with nothing but balsamic vinegar on them then grilled. We should be willing to try this if we eat it with strawberries!!!!
Try a splash on fresh sliced cucumbers, or tomatoes, or vidalia onions, or a combination of all 3!
MARY - all balsamic vinegar should come from Modena - I've never seen it from any other place. If it doesn't come from there I would not buy it. What a great prize!!!!
I'd love to hear what you do with it first!