Nancy1 wrote:

> Kswck wrote:
> > "biig" > wrote in message ...
> > >
> > > Has anyone has any experience with this? I made some with garlic
> > > cloves, but read on the ng that shelf life is not great. tia...Sharon
> >
> > Everything I've read on making flavored oils says 'don't do a flavored oil
> > with garlic'. There is a problem with botulism. Other oils, such as rosemary
> > (2 Tblsp to a pint) or oregano flavored (same), are fine.
>
> It isn't safe to do ANY herb-flavored oils, including oregano,
> rosemary, parsley, or anything else. Read Barb's post in this thread.
>
> N.

Actually, making the stuff is not a problem, it's the keeping that's the problem.
Flavored oils made with fresh produce can be kept refrigerated for a few days.
Made with dried herbs or garlic, a week or so, refrigerated. Flavored vinegar on
the other hand keeps forever even out of the fridge.
Edrena