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?
Mostarda di Cremona isn't actually a mustard, rather it's summer fruits preserved in mustard-infused syrup. Use a mix of peaches, pears, plums, apricots, nectarines, quince, cherries, citrus rind. Makes for a beautiful holiday gift.
Most country wines require a lot of patience– but not this one! Using cider yeast really sped things up for me, and although not such a refined or strong wine, it’s completely delicious.
In the time of Plum Glut, here's some savoury and sour inspiration from salt, chili, ginger, and garlic-- Plum Kimchi, Plum Pickles and an everlasting, low-tech Umeboshi relation.
