For one three-liter jar, you’ll need: 1.5 kg of cucumbers, 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds, a root or leaves of horseradish, garlic, dill, leaves of currants and cherries, bay leaves,…

Mix 3-4 tablespoons of grated cucumber with 2 tablespoons of fresh sour cream (a thicker, tangier version of sour cream common in Eastern European cuisine), then apply the mixture to…

Since ancient times, grandmothers have used cucumbers as a whitening and toning agent for facial skin. Cucumbers are especially revered by those with freckles and pigmentation spots. Their standout feature…

Cucumbers in Sour Cream Slice the cucumbers into rounds and sprinkle them with salt. Mash boiled egg yolks and mix them with sour cream and a pinch of hot pepper.…

Want to get the most out of a tiny garden plot? Let’s talk about vertical gardening techniques for tomatoes and cucumbers. Tomatoes. For commercial cultivation, choose varieties that can bear…

Sometimes you open a jar of pickles only to find they’re too salty or a bit sour—not quite to your taste. When that happens, I pour the cucumbers out of…

Pickling Cucumbers the Traditional Way Use clean 3-liter jars. Add spices to the bottom: finely chopped dill, tarragon, and black currant leaves—just enough to cover the base. Don’t worry about…