Those stores are flexible in responding to the needs of their communities: They sell candies by the piece, cigarettes by the stick, shampoos in sachets, and vinegar and cooking oil in smaller packets.

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Baena extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar from D.

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Whisk the mustard, wine vinegar and the rest of the oil with a splash of water.

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People have been using substances like olive oil, yogurt, vinegar, honey and aloe for skin care for ages, Day said, and now there are scientific studies that explain why they work.

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To keep inflammation to a minimum, Dr. O'Keefe recommends a restricted-calorie diet (similar to the Mediterranean diet), consisting of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, nuts, vinegar, tea, and fish oil, as well as low to moderate alcohol intake.

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The younger Thompson's politics is vinegar to his brother's Republican oil.

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My family adopted this substitution: a bowl of olive oil with a splash of balsamic vinegar for dipping bread or veggies.

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There are plenty of different ingredients you can put in your bowl to personalize your creation: Soy sauce, sesame oil or paste, chili, garlic, coriander, vinegar and Chinese barbecue sauce (see inset, above) are some choices.

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Lemon juice or vinegar is a much handier way of removing chewing gum from fabric than the eucalyptus oil that the author recommends.

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