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02/07/2009, 13:33 Pierre ZFP Joined on 12/11/2004 PdC(62)/Luxembourg Posts 2,787 Re: Pickling Cornichons You could be a little late for pickled walnuts. You have to catch 'em before the shell of the nut has hardened and you should be able to pass a needle or similar right through. I make the mistake of getting them too late once and nearly broke my teeth on the result. Sorry if you already know this, not trying to teach you to pickle eggs   Make tea not war    Report

02/07/2009, 13:35 Pierre ZFP Joined on 12/11/2004 PdC(62)/Luxembourg Posts 2,787 Re: Pickling Cornichons  Cat wrote: except that I don't have any dill to hand, so I'll use fennel fronds instead So is that a case of 'A frond in need is a frond indeed? (gosh this is a slow day.....) Make tea not war    Report

02/07/2009, 13:44 Cat Joined on 21/01/2005 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot Posts 4,366 Re: Pickling Cornichons More like "anise old port in a storm" Sorry Cathy Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.    Report

02/07/2009, 14:45 Rob Roy Joined on 11/03/2006 19 - Correze Posts 770 Re: Pickling Cornichons  Pierre ZFP wrote: You could be a little late for pickled walnuts. You have to catch 'em before the shell of the nut has hardened and you should be able to pass a needle or similar right through. I make the mistake of getting them too late once and nearly broke my teeth on the result. Sorry if you already know this, not trying to teach you to pickle eggs   Alas, I think you may be right Oh well, always next year.......    Report

11/07/2009, 16:46 splishsplash Joined on 25/06/2006 Posts 154 Re: Pickling Cornichons You can substitute cucumber with cornichons in this recipe, sliced thinly it's a very refreshing salad... CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD 3-4 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1 cup sour cream 4 Tbs. cider vinegar 3 Tbs. sugar sprinkle pepper & salt finely chopped onions Put all ingredients in big bowl .... Mix or shake. 'Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone'. Anthony Burgess.    Report

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