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?
Do you plant carrots when the dandelions bloom? Some swear by the ancient study of phrenology, which tells us to watch nature's cues for when and what to plant and reap.
Take care to properly identify ostrich fern fiddleheads and always follow sustainable harvesting guidelines. Look for the deep groove -- think of the shape of a celery stalk -- on the side of the stem facing the coil.
The recipe below is an approximation of Jaffrey’s recipe (I still don’t have Fenugreek seeds) and I made most of it up as I went along. Chutneys are great to improvise with.
