pickled mouse melons

**dexterdoglancashire** · 26-09-2006, 04:35 PM

Hi SS - got to ask whats a mouse melon?

DDL

**swampie sue** · 27-09-2006, 04:03 PM

Hi Dexterdog ( hope you don't mind the abbreviation) I just knew someone would ask that...

It's a Cucamelon, a Mexican sour gherkin, they are a climber. They look like a tiny water melon just the size a mouse would take on a picnic. You can use them in salads and stir frys or pickle them. Apparently you can use a recipe for french gherkins to pickle them but I can't find a recipe for those either.

Swampie Sue

**dexterdoglancashire** · 27-09-2006, 05:45 PM

Hi SS - don't mind the abbreviation! (I do that to everyone!)

Thanks for the info - will have a look around to see if I can find you a recipe now I know what I'm looking for.

DDL

**nick the grief** · 27-09-2006, 06:35 PM

Hi SS,

What you need to google is Cornichons (french gherkins) Here's a recipe

http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes...ornichons.html

**swampie sue** · 29-09-2006, 01:19 PM

Hi Nick,

Thanks for the recipe....

sorry if I sound a bit dim but is that 1..... quarter of a pound of cornichons cos I cant quite make a out that bit. The rest of the recipe is clear.

I am also trying to find out what an American cup is equivalent to in pounds and ounces if anyone out there knows.

I've just bought the idiots guide to jams, jellies and preserves, looks like it is not so idiot proof after all. LOL

Swampie Sue

**Lesley Jay** · 29-09-2006, 01:48 PM

It is one and a quarter pounds Swampie Sue. There is a convertion chart for American measurements at www.deliaonline.com

**swampie sue** · 29-09-2006, 04:22 PM

Hi LesleyJay,

Thanks for the link to the conversion table, as they vary so much from ingredient to ingredient it looks like I might have to invest in a set. I have however printed off a copy as itis a very useful chart to have.

Thanks Again

Swampie Sue

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