The links were just what I needed! The 3rd link you provided works well to nsmith's post concerning KISS. The links in nsmith's post, however, were no longer valid. (Just incase someone else is looking for the same info. )

I am a little leary, yet excited to try this for a week or two. My main concern is making a homemade salad dressing, for my daily salads. I was pleased to learn that vinegar is allowed for some pickled vegies, then I realized that the recipe calls for 2/3 c. sugar. No as, no pickled vegies I will consider making a batch when/if I can reintroduce as back into my every day eating.