Staying at home for a few days can be quite exciting, however being stuck at home for months at a time can be a dreadful bore. Many people are combating this exhausting boredom with activities such as gardening. One in every three American households is said to have some sort of vegetable or fruit garden and the number is increasing with more people staying at home each day. This is because gardening has many valuable benefits such as, gardening can boost your self esteem and overall mood by providing a sense of accomplishment when your plants grow. Along with fueling your body with Vitamin D from the sun which can perk up your mood. Gardening is also said to be therapeutic and can reduce levels of stress. The most obvious benefit of all is that you get to experience freshly grown fruits and vegetables which can lead to healthier eating and enjoyable cooking. One delicious recipe you can cook with your freshly grown vegetables is PICKLES!! Pickles are an excellent addition to many classic dishes like hamburgers or they are just great by themselves! You also get to use your freshly grown cucumbers that came straight from your very own backyard garden!
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups white sugar
- 6 cups sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 1 cup sliced green bell peppers
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil. Boil until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes.
- Place the cucumbers, onions and green bell peppers in a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables. Transfer to a sterile canning jar and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days to pickle.
