Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
These zippy, zingy, garlicky, crunchy green tomatoes are delicious AND a great way to foil thieving chipmunks or make use of a blight-induced windfall.
October is the best moment to look for (or ask for) green, unripe tomatoes, at least on my market. This delicate pickled salad with crunchy peppers and carrots never fails to impress those who taste it for the first time and who expect harsh acidity.
