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?
Most people are familiar with the standard napa cabbage kimchi. But, not as many people realize that Korea's spicy, fermented national dish can be made from dozens of other vegetables, as well.
If you've had shawarma, you've probably had these. They're a great way to learn fermenting and use food waster (beet water) as a feature ingredient! Awesome in a sandwich, especially if it has hummus or other beans!
In Scotland the Jack O'lantern was traditionally made from a turnip not a pumpkin, so here is a halloween recipe for a tasty and different jam made from this seasonal veggie, the turnip (or neeps as we call them here in Scotland)