a wild embrace

Fig. 1. Left to right, wild experiments: dandelion bud capers with coltsfoot flowers, blushing ramp bulbs, and fiddleheads with ramp greens.

From faraway forests to nearby back alleyways, spring has sprung.

Thanks to Elisabeth for her gifts from the woods!

be mine.

"Torshi Left", or Lebanese pickled turnips, made a highly appropriate appearance on the eve of Valentine's day. This latest Culture Club offering is hot pink, crunchy and delicious. Made with love.

curtido

Your favourite Salvadorian condiment - spicy and zippy. For all your taco/latino breakfast/sandwich/anytime needs.

sour pickles 2

They're ready. Tangy and crunchy. Delicious. I'll be hawking their siblings at Puces Pop, September 24-25. Come on down to share in the fun.

Fig. 1. Sour pickles, moments before their inevitable disappearance. 

sour pickles

These cukes are comin' at you real, real soon. Scared?

Fig. 1. Dilly, garlicky sour pickles, day two. Grape leaves for extra crunchy cucumbers.