Stock up for the season and enjoy your garden's delicious harvest for many months to come!
INGREDIENTS:
Use these combinations as a start, then try your own mix of vegetables and spices:
12 ounces trimmed green beans and 1 peeled, sliced shallot with 2 sprigs tarragon
12 ounces peeled roast beets sliced into wedges, and 2 cloves garlic with a pinch of red-pepper flakes
5 ounces peeled, sliced carrots with 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds and 2 slices fresh ginger
2 cups cauliflower florets with 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric and 1 Serrano pepper, halved
DIRECTIONS:
In a pot, boil 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar, 3/4 cup water, two tablespoons each sugar and kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon each black peppercorns and coriander seeds, three allspice berries, and two dried bay leaves (spices are all optional).
Fill clean jars tightly with vegetables; add herbs and aromatics.
Pour boiling brine over to cover; let cool completely.
Cover, label, and refrigerate overnight before using. The quick pickles will keep for up to three months.
Wallace's is a great place to visit even if you're not looking to
stock up on gardening supplies. It's beautiful inside and out, with some space dedicated to inside decor and
jewelry, and tons more to the beautification of your patio, lawn, and garden. I went there on a mission to find my
mom a succulent and a tiger lily for Mother's Day and we were all thrilled with the results, so much so that I
returned make an identical purchase for my grandmother!
