Passionately Raw!

As far as I am concerned, there is nothing better than home grown, home-made food. Grow something! Even if it's "only" the basil on your windowsill.   I no longer have a large garden, but this did not stop me from growing at least some food on my balcony. The conditions are very different and it isn't easy, but it's worth it. I had a very nice crop of organic cucumbers. Dozens! They were perfect in salads and as a snack. As every year, I made a large jar of kosher dill pickles using my time tested recipe. There was still enough to make some cucumber kimchi and to enjoy them raw for a few more weeks before the plants would eventually die off.  My tomato plants were generous as well. In another post I will share with you a recipe for a raw, cultured tomato sauce but for now, let's concentrate on the cucumbers. You will need an immaculately clean pickling jar with a lid. You can sterilize your jar with boiling water or in the oven or dehydrator. Keep things clea