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

Persian or Lebanese cucumbers work well for pickling because they don't contain as much water as garden cucumbers that have bigger seeds. The lower concentration of water helps the cukes to retain ...

The history of pickles dates back to around 2030 B.C., when people in Northern India introduced cucumber seeds to the Tigris ...

Do you prefer fermented pickles? Some people prefer lots of spices, while minimalists like to stick to mustard seed and juniper. Our family likes it tart with a sweet note. They like their cucumbers ...

Remove the seeds by running a teaspoon down the length of each cucumber half ... then turn the right way up and leave to cool. This pickle can be eaten straight away once cool.

Mix well until the sugar is dissolved and the marinade coats the cucumber and onion. Add the nigella seeds, dill and pomegranate seeds and set aside. For the lamb, put the shredded, cooked meat in ...