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?
One of my staples is kimchi. People are surprised that fermenting kimchi is really easy. If you can make coleslaw, you can make kimchi. Shred all the veggies, season them, pack them into a jar & ferment on the counter for a week. Done!
The anise taste and wet crunch of fennel make an excellent kimchi. Since gochugaru dried pepper flakes weren't available this recipe used McCormick red pepper flakes. Worked out just fine!