Thanks Cat. Really interested in this one. I have a bought crock for making vinegar; they were priced at 44.00 pounds sterling (extremely expensive!) and although, I really, really wanted one, I couldn't justify the expense. Next time we went into that shop, they were reduced to 14.00 pounds sterling. I bought one then! It's alovely piece of equipment, amde of terracotta, with a little wooden bung at the bottom. It comes from abroad, but can't remember which country offhand. I have never used it yet. Teh isntructions inside (quite comprehensive) say that you need vinegar and wine to start it off - seemed to defeat the prupose for me, somehow!
I have spare honey (I buy mine through LETS, so don't pay cahs, and am getting bees soon, I hope, so this seems the way to go), so will start this off tomorrow. I am always interested in Amish recipes etc, and will report back any success (or failure!)
Thanks again.