Try this If you haven't, slice a fresh cuke and place them in a small bowl of vinegar in the fridge for a few ours. Store bought jarred pickles don't even compare. I save the vinegar from jars of banana peppers, pick some of the cherry tomatoes while they still have a little green on them, slice in half and drop into that jar. TASTY! I'll toss a few of my cyanne peppers in too for a little heat since she always buys the mild pepper rings for subs and such.