A Day In The Life…Of A Pickle
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Last weekend, my cousin brought us sixty five pounds of freshly picked cucumbers.
Yes. You read that right.
SIXTY FIVE POUNDS OF CUCUMBERS.
You see, my cousin has a little garden out at his ranch. At least that’s how he describes it.
And he says he’s gonna bring us a few, I repeat… a few cucumbers from his little garden.
Oh, they are also “all organic”.
He knew we were getting ready to make pickles, and he and my aunt, have always supplied our family with the best cucumbers you have ever seen.
My mom has always canned dill pickles, and last year, I finally went through the whole process with her.
She learned me how to do it.
I guess the “torch” has been passed.
Anyway, my mom’s pickles are world famous.
Well, if you live in this little part of the world.
Or, if you have ever lived in any of the various college dorms where the kids from our extended family have lived.
It’s a good thing I am married to a good man. I would never, ever, attempt this on my own.
He helps me every step of the way.
So, we start with a “few” cucumbers.
Thoroughly washed and scrubbed with tender loving care, by none other than….
13 Comments
Julie
The pickles look fantastic. I haven't done any home canning in years now. But I am getting ready to move home to Mississippi where I will be living on the family farm again. Making pickles will definitely happen for me next yeat!
CL Field
I am so impressed that your husband helped with this! Most run in the other direction!
Katerina
You are lucky having your husband help you. I love pickled veggies and fruits. In this way you can enjoy them throughout the year.
Anonymous
I'll take a jar or three!!!!
CDS
dcash
CDS-A few jars have already made their way to Oklahoma:)
Suburban Turmoil
My mouth is watering now! I wish there was a "taste" feature on blogs!!
dcash
Suburban Turmoil…I have wished for that feature many times while reading other blogs!
joyce:waddleeahchaa.com
I agree 100% homemade are the Best! Thinking of my Aunt Leatrice's home made pickles are making my mouth water.
dcash
Joyce-Yes, once you have eaten the homemade ones, it's hard to eat the store bought ones!
Rachel
Agreed! Homemade is the best!
Ada Gavris
Well done! We used to make this recipe every year.Homemade pickles are so good and healthy ,too .
All the best ,
Ada.
Ang
To make washing easier – you can place them in the washing machine with a few old towels and run a cycle with cold water. SO MUCH EASIER than hand-scrubbing and very effective. 🙂
Renegades
I can jelly and keep thinking I am going to learn to do pickles and pickled beats.