whimsical wednesday

it's national pickle day!! we are celebrating the pickle! do something awesomely whimsical with the pickle. think outside the hamburger-dill-chip box and get creative. pickling is what we are after today not just the end result! how did you celebrate national pickle day? share your experience with the whimsey project!

i made homemade pickles with carrots and zucchini for an upcoming event i am hosting. results will be pending as no pickle is eaten before it's time! or something like that...

the recipe i modified is from www.mccormick.com 
"easy summertime sweet pickles":

1 medium zucchini cut into discs
12 baby carrots cut into quarters lengthwise
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar or splenda
dash of sea salt
dash of onion powder
10 whole cloves

an old pickle jar was used. with measurements indicated in the glass i was able to mix the liquid right in the jar, shaking the jar vigorously to mix thoroughly. then the pre-cut carrots were added, followed by the zucchini. why this order? the carrots are heavier and sink to the bottom. the zucchini is lighter and floats to the top!