Flashback to the 70s

Sprout seeds and sprouting jar, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

Sprouts, mainly alfalfa, used to be very popular and readily available in the markets. Now they are often recalled for "dirty" water contamination so they are hard to find but sprouts are such a great substitute for lettuces in the dead of winter and add a little greenery to the kitchen counter too.
All you need is the seeds, a screen top for a regular jar and clean water....a little sunshine through a window helps, too. The seeds are from Territorial Seed Company in Cottage Grove, Oregon. I order most of my gardening seeds from this company. These are the Crispy Sprout mix and are a combo of Adzuki, green lentils and mung beans.