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?
If you think that gathering stinging nettles is not your cup of tea, I hope to change your mind. Nettles are one of the first things that can be foraged, at the first sign of spring, and they are extremely plentiful. Even kids can join in!
How to identify and forage stinging nettles, with a recipe for Scandinavian nettle soup, nasselsoppa. (Guest post on Culinate.com by Heather Arndt Anderson of Voodoo & Sauce.)