Last week I plucked some leek scapes from the garden.  Have you ever eaten green garlic scapes?  You can find them at farmers markets in the Pacific Northwest in June.  Well, leeks send up flower heads, too, and they’re delicious pickled — more sweet than garlic scapes.  Into the crock they went with some other crunchy vegetables…

And today this batch of Giardiniera came out of the crock!

Crunchy, garlicky, refreshing, sour, infused with oregano and thyme…  just right for a picnic or a cocktail party or next to your sandwich.  Curious Farm Giardiniera with Leek Scapes is available direct from Curious Farm until it’s gone.  And, if you’d like to learn how to make your own live-cultured vegetable pickles, think about taking a class at Curious Farm!