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NASTURTIUM SEEDS (a substitute for Capers)

The seeds of the nasturtium plant are excellent as a substitute for capers to be served with boiled mutton. Gather them while they are still young and green, wash them well in cold water, put a little salt with them well in cold water, put a little salt with them, and let them soak until next day. Dry them well with a soft cloth, put them into glass bottles, and cover them entirely with cold vinegar. Two ounces of salt, a dozen peppercorns, a small piece of horse-radish, four or five leaves of tarragon, and two cloves may be put with each quart of vinegar. Cork the bottles securely, and store them in a cool dry place. The nasturtium seeds will not be ready for use until the next summer. Probable cost, uncertain, nasturtium seeds being seldom offered for sale. (See also NASTURTIUM PICKLE.)