----- Now You're Cooking! v4.20 [Meal-Master Export Format] Title: Calico Pickles Categories: relishes/preserves Yield: 6 servings 4 c cucumbers, 1 inch slices 2 1/2 c carrots, 1 inch slices. 2 c celery, 1 inch slices 2 c onions, 1 inch cubes 2 c sweet red pepper, 1 inch -cubes 1 c green pepper, 1 inch cubes 1 md head of cauliflower, broken -into fl 1 c salt 4 qt cold water 2 c sugar 1/4 c mustard seed 2 tb celery seed 2 tb dried whole black -peppercorns 1 tb dried cilantro 6 1/2 c vinegar Combine vegetables in a large bowl. Dissolve salt in water and pour over vegetables. Soak for 15 to 18 hours in a cool place. Drain. In a large kettle, mix sugar, spices, and vinegar. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Add vegetables and simmer 5 to 7 minutes. Pack hot into eight pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps; process 15 minutes in boiling water bath. Yield: 8 pints. SOURCE: Bob Olsen, Grand Forks, ND, Reminisce Magazine Sept/Oct 92 -----