Cornichons au Vinaigre

My mother used to prepare these every year. But it’s harder to find the right kind of small dark green gherkin-cucumbers these days. Country markets and WI stalls are often the best bet. It’s always worth asking at a WI stall – they may have someone growing just the thing you’re after and they can bring it for you next week. That was how I discovered extra supplies of fresh figs to supplement my own last year. In France cucumbers for pickling are on sale from the end of June to September.</