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?
There's lots you can grow in your garden that is essentially preservable for use later on in the year. Chamomile blossoms, cilantro seeds (coriander), garlic and onions are all things coming out of the garden now that you can dry! Here's some tips..
An easy condiment to make comprised of toasted sesame seeds and seaweed, salt, plus a special liver-boosting herb: milk thistle. Because, "Your liver is you." Or maybe, "your spine is you." Read and you be the judge.
The herbs in my garden are growing like crazy this year, especially my rosemary and mint plants, so I thought it might be fun to experiment with herbal infusions....
