[Sca-cooks] COMPOST

[Mark.S Harris]

Phillipa said:
> Compost is a mixed pickle, usually, but not always, made from mixed fruits,
> vegetables, and sometimes immature nuts,
>
> usually in a sauce made from honey, white wine, vinegar, mustard and other
> spices. Including, Balthazar, saffron, much of the time.
>
> Think of Italian mustard-fruits.

On the other hand, I'm now familar with compost having even made
some myself. But what are "Italian mustard-fruits"? And are they
period?

Thanks,
  Stefan li Rous
  stefan at texas.net