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?
Would I buy special seeds, wrestle with spiny green monsters, and individually prep dozens of tiny cucumbers just so I could make something I could buy in a store? Of course I would. And you can too! Also, pate.
My successful quest to recreate a New Orleans favorite in two flavor profiles: Southern classic, and Asian-inspired. Plus I accidentally discovered shrubs!
In which I try to consume an entire watermelon and decide instead to put it in a jar, while falling in love with Pomona's Universal Pectin and adding a little bit of lime (as usual).