Some discoveries/questions from my first real batch of pickles: * Cucumbers make a terrific garnish for your martini. * Nothing like getting pickled while pickling (note: I recommend a martini after slicing your cucumbers) * What’s the difference between a pickling cucumber and a regular cucumber? That sounds like the start of a joke. I’ll […]
I’m sure in many places other than my own garden, but I digress. I was thrilled to discover some very young dill sprouts gracing my planter boxes the other morning. Soon enough I will be plucking it fresh and adding it to my jars of green goodness.
And again, another cold and a brief sojourn to snowy climes had me far away from pickle-land, so apologies. But a cold doesn’t stand a chance against Indian pickles, courtesy of India Sweets & Spices. Their spicy goodness made my nose run, in a good way. I’m looking forward to trying the recipe from David, […]
While searching for another article, I stumbled upon this great feature and recipe by David Rosengarten from a 2009 issue of Wine Enthusiast–and subsequently learned he’s about to begin as regular blogger on Dean & DeLuca’s site! I love Indian food and will admit that I have gazed upon the Indian pickle with some trepidation in the […]
