This sounds similar to the method that Euell Gibbons uses for his dill crock. I found his recipe in "Stocking Up III" a few years ago, and have been using it ever since. Originally, I used it as an "end of garden" pickling idea, as I had a lot of this-and-thats at the end of the summer. But it was so successful, that I now use it for fermenting pickles and veggies before canning. The colors stay nice and the vegetables themselves remain crispy. His recipe goes something like this: Use lots of fresh dill between layers, etc. Layer vegetables including: garlic, red peppers, artichokes, small onions, cauliflower, peppers, nasturium buds, etc. I also used lots of small green cherry tomatoes, carrots need a bit of pre-cooking to soften them, also, he advises a short blanch for green beans and wax beans. Top off with more dill weed. I didn't have a crock, but used a gallon glass jug. I put a plastic bag filled with brine on the jug before putting on the metal lid (to prevent acid-reaction)and to discourage formation of yeast. He then covers the veggies with some brine, which he says is 3/4ths measure of salt to 10 measures of water. He also added 1/4 cup of vinegar. (I figured he meant cups by his use of the word measure - so if the crock is more or less than 10 cups, the measurements would need to be converted accordingly). He weights the crock with a board and a rock - but in my case, I used a brine-filled plastic bag on top of the veggies, to keep them submerged - then the plastic bag and metal cover. This is allowed to cure at room temperature for about 2 weeks. These can then be kept in the refrigerator or processed. To process: Sterilize jars. Pack in hot jars. Strain brine, bring to boil and pour over veggies. Leave 1/2 in. headspace. Seal and process 15 minutes in BWB. He also mentions making a new brine if desired - using 4 cups of vinegar to 1 gallon of water. Bejay

I also use Daddy Vans Wax on my Restoration. Reclaimed table. Also on my cement dining table. Works well. I would recommend the Restoration Hardware table to anyone! I think the natural oak is stunning however, I do wish I purchased the gray. I’ve had it for maybe 4 years and my style changed. Looks too warm for my current taste. Good luck! (Yes, aware this is a very old post but was searching around for information to possibly stain the table so had to add my two cents). Love what Jem said!!! Spot on!

This was really interesting. I'm going to share this with a friend. Thanks, Henry Carol

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