Pickles

Lots of cucumbers gotten from the Falcon produce stand.

Rose slices.

I add diced pepper and the onions Carrie cut into rings, then sprinkle in a bunch of salt and cover with ice cubes.

I also wash pint jars. I like to get them out of the rinse water all squeaky clean.

The next morning, Mom pours water in a pot to sterilize the jars while Hannah stirs the pickle brine, made mainly of vinegar and sugar, along with mustard seed and celery seed for flavoring, and turmeric for color.

Making the second batch.

Bread-and-butter pickles are so easy to make. After putting them in the jars, all we have to do is turn them upside down for five minutes, then wait for them to seal.

Yum yum! Good eating for the coming months!