tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post115524912880709163..comments2024-03-19T00:54:49.043-05:00Comments on In My Kitchen Garden: What's Growin' On 8/10/06: A Bounty of Beautiful Basil & a Plea for Pickle RecipesFarmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-29200116100075004652007-10-27T21:29:00.000-05:002007-10-27T21:29:00.000-05:00I suggest looking at "Putting Food By" by Rodale P...I suggest looking at "Putting Food By" by Rodale Press for excellent pickle recipies. SigneSignehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16048862384356517070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1157049031140109502006-08-31T13:30:00.000-05:002006-08-31T13:30:00.000-05:00I was wondering if you had pickled any of your lem...I was wondering if you had pickled any of your lemon cucumbers. I have an organic farm in Northeastern Washington and have a lot of lemon cucmbers that don't sell every week at the farmers market. I try to donate as much as I can to the local food bank, but even they cannot seem to move as many lemon cucumbers. I would geatly appreciate any infomation on this veriety of cucmber.<BR/>Thank You,<BR/>Andrea HedrickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155496568586839242006-08-13T14:16:00.000-05:002006-08-13T14:16:00.000-05:00Hi! This is my first comment here. Love your blog!...Hi! This is my first comment here. Love your blog!<BR/><BR/>I recently posted this recipe for Easy Cucumber Pickles (refrigerated) on my blog:<BR/><BR/>2 medium cucumbers<BR/>1/2 cup cider vinegar<BR/>1/4 cup water<BR/>3 tablespoons sugar (I use less)<BR/>2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill<BR/>1/2 teaspoon salt<BR/>1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (opt.)<BR/><BR/>Cut cucumbers in half crosswise; cut each half lengthwise into eight spears. In small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, dill, salt, and red pepper, if desired. Bring to boil. Place cucumber spears in large screw-top jar. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers. Cover and chill for at least 2 hrs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155404616697697702006-08-12T12:43:00.000-05:002006-08-12T12:43:00.000-05:00The old New York Times Cookbook (1961) has sever...The <B>old </B> New York Times Cookbook (1961) has several pickle recipes. This cookbook can always be relied upon. <BR/><BR/>I found a recipe in <B>At Grandmother's Table </B>, edited by Ellen Perry Berkeley. It is the old-fashioned kind where you will need a canning kettle. <BR/><BR/>Break out the cutglass pickle dish and the pickle fork! <BR/><BR/>The web also has some "easier" pickles that also look delicious.<BR/><BR/>www.nancyskitchen.com/cucumber-recipes.htm<BR/><BR/>Cheers!Grapeshot/Odettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625862990225356412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155388792847720782006-08-12T08:19:00.000-05:002006-08-12T08:19:00.000-05:00When I make pickled beets, instead of using water,...When I make pickled beets, instead of using water, I use the juice that I cooked the beets in (straining it through a cloth).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155310590717981982006-08-11T10:36:00.000-05:002006-08-11T10:36:00.000-05:00Pickels! Pickles! Pickels! Thank you everyone who ...Pickels! Pickles! Pickels! Thank you everyone who wrote their recipes....now I can be a real farm girl and help other naive farm girls make pickles for the first time. I appreciate everyone's help, and farmgirl for sending out the word.Katherine Dunn/Apifera Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12992031770736061288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155309355479452592006-08-11T10:15:00.000-05:002006-08-11T10:15:00.000-05:00The most wonderful resource for pickling recipes a...The most wonderful resource for pickling recipes and advice is on the gardenweb.com canning thread. Really helpul and kind ladies, who share recipes, food safety tips, and encouragement. Look especially for "Linda Lou's Sweet pickle recipe", it's terrific.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155307235734129662006-08-11T09:40:00.000-05:002006-08-11T09:40:00.000-05:00I'm planning to try the recipe for refrigerator pi...I'm planning to try the recipe for refrigerator pickles that Steven posted in his comments on his July 12 post (at dirtsunrain.blogspot.com). They look pretty darn good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155306893592990142006-08-11T09:34:00.000-05:002006-08-11T09:34:00.000-05:00Hi,I just found your blog this morning and I'm so ...Hi,<BR/><BR/>I just found your blog this morning and I'm so glad that I did. You have some wonderful writings and recipes here. You also have some great garden photos. You should consider joining us for a virtual Garden Party and Tour that Thicket Dweller is hosting over at her blog. Check it out at: http://www.todayslessons.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>I look forward to coming back here and reading some more.<BR/><BR/>~~AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155305288745508122006-08-11T09:08:00.000-05:002006-08-11T09:08:00.000-05:00I've been following the Kosher Dill pickle recipe ...I've been following the Kosher Dill pickle recipe in the Ball Blue book. For the first couple of batches I followed the recipe exactly, the last couple I have been adding a lot of extra dill and garlic. I'm keeping my fingers crossed as this is my first year making pickles (I did pickled peppers last year, which turned out well).Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01302290381712739479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155301455417000362006-08-11T08:04:00.000-05:002006-08-11T08:04:00.000-05:00I make them like Aunt Della did:1 cup mayo1/4 cup ...I make them like Aunt Della did:<BR/><BR/>1 cup mayo<BR/>1/4 cup milk<BR/>1 teaspoon sugar<BR/>1/2 teaspoon white vinegar<BR/>1 large cucumber, sliced<BR/>salt and pepper<BR/><BR/>Mix all together in a covered container and keep in the frig. And, yes, I realize this is a recipe for refrigerator pickles.<BR/><BR/>Vintagechica - what a great idea! I never thought of doing that.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202463147917151854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155299849071937012006-08-11T07:37:00.000-05:002006-08-11T07:37:00.000-05:00I have 3 little boys under 4 and they love, love p...I have 3 little boys under 4 and they love, love pickles! We just slice the cukes lengthwise and put them in a jar in the fridge with leftover pickle juice from a store bought batch. After 2-3 days they taste like pickles and are really really crunchy! Although not an ideal pickle "recipe" and probably wouldnt last as well as canning them, it makes some darned good pickles and my boys love helping make them.vintagechicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098496074764811691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155263574580017342006-08-10T21:32:00.000-05:002006-08-10T21:32:00.000-05:00A delicious bread and butter pickle refrigerator r...A delicious bread and butter pickle refrigerator recipe-<BR/>about 8 picklers<BR/>Slice and sprinkle with 1 tbsp of salt let rest for an hour.<BR/>Drain.<BR/>Combine<BR/>1 cup of vinegar<BR/>1 cup of sugar<BR/>1 tbsp celery seed<BR/>1 cup of red onion rings.<BR/>Pour over cukes and let marinate at least an hour. Stir occasionaly.<BR/><BR/>DELICIOUS!<BR/>Love your blog by the way.Barngirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352769672020239969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155261760417510992006-08-10T21:02:00.000-05:002006-08-10T21:02:00.000-05:00The Ball Blue Book has a great pickled beet recipe...The Ball Blue Book has a great pickled beet recipe as well.<BR/><BR/>If she has a lot of cukes to pickle, brining them is a good way to do it. That gives you a couple weeks of fermenting time before you have to do the canning.Stunned Donorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760806404865427760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155257302552136672006-08-10T19:48:00.000-05:002006-08-10T19:48:00.000-05:00I make my own pickled beets every year and use thi...I make my own pickled beets every year and use this recipe from an old Kerr canning book. I could never go back to store bought. By the way...I can these in small jars. If you don't have a lot of beets you could always use jelly jars.<BR/>First (not from book) - Cut greens off (they can be eaten but I don't care for the taste), leave roots and wash thoroughly. Bring a large kettle of water to boil and add beets. Cook for 10-15 mins. and then plunge beets into sink with cold water (I add ice). This helps the skins come off much easier. Now from the book...<BR/><BR/>Remove skins, top and roots.<BR/>Syrup:<BR/><BR/>2 cups sugar<BR/>2 cups water<BR/>2 cups apple cider vinegar<BR/>1 teaspoon cloves<BR/>1 teaspoon allspice<BR/>1 tablespoon cinnamon<BR/><BR/>Pack beets into jars to with in 1/2 inch of top. Pour boiling syrup over beets to within 1/2 inch of top of jar. Process 30 minutes in boiling water bath.<BR/><BR/>The book doesn't say how many beets, and honestly I've never weighed or counted. =) If I need more "juice" I just make up another batch.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21318605.post-1155255003788648732006-08-10T19:10:00.000-05:002006-08-10T19:10:00.000-05:00YES! Help me! I am the only person in the whole wo...YES! Help me! I am the only person in the whole world who doesn't know how to make a pickle! I asked someone yesterday, and they said..."Well, you probablycan't find a recipe becasue EVERYONE knows how to pickle." I was deeply shamed.<BR/>Katherine from Apifera who knows so much less than Farmgirl about sheep and donkeysKatherine Dunn/Apifera Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12992031770736061288noreply@blogger.com