Vegetarian Bouillon products are indispensable! and so is a good balsamic vinegar....

I thought it might be a good idea to take photos of some of my favorite ingredients that aren't always easy to find, so I can remember who made them.  You might like to try some of these products too!

This is an important ingredient for making dumplings taste more like the old school "Chicken and Dumplings".  I can't find it in my local grocery store, but it is available in my local health food store.
I use the "No Beef" version for..., well, things that I want to taste beefy.  :)

There are some recipes that require a good balsamic vinegar, and one of my favorite brands is Colavita: