On Jan 26, 10:20*am, The Cook > wrote:
> On Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:21:03 -0600, George Shirley
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> > wrote:
> >As many who read this group know I am not a fan of cauliflower. Today I
> >opened a jar of pickles, cauliflower, onion, and sweet chiles. Added
> >Pickle Crisp at the time the jars were filled. Very good taste, the
> >pickles were nice and crisp, and the pickles are attractive. I would
> >give this pickle an A+ rating.
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> >In addition we decided to try eating some cauliflower leaves last night.
> >Took the tender leaves that were surrounding the head of cauliflower we
> >harvested and steamed them just enough to soften the leaves. No strong
> >cauliflower taste but were close to the taste of Swiss chard. With a
> >touch of red wine vinegar on the greens I would have to say I would eat
> >them again. Something new added to the menu now.
>
> >George, who woke up to frost on the grass, rooftops, and vehicle
> >windows. Would someone please close the gate between us and wherever
> >this cold air is coming from!
>
> I am looking forward to making asparagus pickles with Pickle Crisp
> this spring. *The ones I have made recently have been rather soft.
> Maybe make my sweet pickles with it too. *Guess I should just skip the
> soaking in lime and rinsing and go on from there.
> --
> Susan N.
>
> "Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
> 48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
> Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

I made them only once and they were really gross - mushy. I like your
idea Susan, and will try them again this spring

Kathi