Vinegar
1 tablespoon peppercorns 2 teaspoons salt 1 quart best cider vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 small handful crushed celery leaves Heat one-half the vinegar to the boiling point. Add the celery leaves, sugar, and seasonings. Stir well. Boil three minutes. When cool, add the remaining vinegar. Let stand in a jug or bottle two or three weeks, shaking occasionally. Strain and bottle. Excellent in apple, or "Winter" salads.