Here's how to choose the best cucumbers for pickling, whether you're planting them or shopping at the farmers market.

Sprinkle the cucumbers with pickling salt and tumeric. Add water, cover, and let stand in a cool place (70 to 75°F/21 to 23°C ...

Peel and slice two of the cucumbers. Peel, seed and grate the remaining cucumber. Heat the butter in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the sliced cucumbers and cook over low heat for a few minutes.

and finally came up with a recipe we all liked that we’ve been using for years now. Every year, we look forward to when the plants in the garden are laden with cucumbers, and a big canning day is ...