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?
I'm not sure if Japanese knotweed is a fruit or vegetable, but it's a wild, invasive edible plant. Use lots of knotweed to make some tart fruit leather.
Now that tomato season is coming to an end, there will be lots of green tomatoes to use up. This salsa recipe is a great way to enjoy them. In this recipe, the tomatoes are roasted, which softens the hard tomatoes and mellows out their acidity.