David Gallie's Pickled Jalapeño's recipe.

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Written By Peter Morris

I worked for the longest time with a remarkable man who could really do anything he put his mind to ( don't you hate people like that ) I mean if he had an interest in it - then he was great at it - quite annoying really.

Anywho ( I say that as he is Canadian ) He makes these to die for pickled Jalapeño's ( once you make them you will never eat store bought again ). So here we go…

David's - " I can do anything that I put my mind to pickled Jalapenos "

Slice up Jalapeños - David says about a 1/4" thick and don't remove any of the seeds ( if you cant handle the heat - remove some of the seeds )  enough to fill three jars - see above

Slice up some garlic - I used 8 cloves - but you could use more or less depending on your taste ( or your fear of vampires ) Bring a pot of 1.5 cups of water and 1.5 cups of white vinegar to boil. ( that wasn't hard ) Add a couple of teaspoons of sugar ( he uses Truvia as he is a bit like that - try keeping him away from a good martini though ! ) Add the Jalapeño, and the garlic to the pot. Shut off the pot and let sit for ten minutes.

Pack the Jalapeños and garlic into sterilized jars - do I have to tell you everything ! ( see below ) 

To sterilize jars - give them a good wash and place them in the over at like 350 for ten minutes or so! Pour in the liquid - almost to the top.Screw on the lids and let cool on the Kitchen counter for a couple of hours.

If you are using proper canning jars and the lid forms a seal - you can store them in the pantry. If not store them in the fridge - they will last for months. 

Tip - wear protection ! - gloves when cutting up the Jalapeños - they will get in your eyes! I promise wash everything well after cutting. 

Recipe from David Gallie at www.5anddime.ca - check him out for amazing upcycled treasures and killer Jalapeños! 

Peter Morris

Peter was born and raised on a beautiful green island in the midst of a tropical rainforest. He was introduced into the world of plants at the age of six when his grandmother, an avid Spanish gardener herself, asked him to help her grow seeds for her pepper garden. He was hooked! By the time he was a teen, he had his own rose and orchid collection numbering in the hundreds. Botany was in his blood, and that is what he set out to study.

His passion brought him to NY in the late seventies to further his education. His tenacity allowed him to work full time at Plant Specialists while he completed a MS in Plant Biology. As a manager at the time he felt unsatisfied with his knowledge of business and business processes. Peter felt compelled to learn, so he then pursued and completed an MBA in Quality Management within a few short years.

Peter’s other passion is teaching. His natural ability is quickly consumed by our staff in all subjects in Botany, Horticulture, and Landscaping. He created an immense reference library of more than 3,500 plants providing an invaluable resource for our staff.

Peter’s breadth of knowledge and wisdom allows him to effectively diagnose the needs of plants. Sometimes just by walking into a garden he can create a prescription that fixes even the hardest issue. He is our Staff Botanist, Diagnostician, and all around Mentor. Recently, he has put his immense knowledge and skills into developing a new department that focuses on Plant Healthcare. As he puts it, “Magic through Science”. The PHC staff that surround him have avidly consumed his teachings. Substantially developing their own plant wisdom, many have taken on difficult plant health issues with spectacular results.

Plant Healthcare has been an instant success with customers! The proper treatment of insects and diseases including Organic methods has made pest control a necessity for every plant. Correcting hormonal imbalances caused by planting in containers or refurbishing soils leached of nutrients by irrigation systems are big challenges PHC has become quite comfortable addressing. The scientific approach to the complex demands of keeping plants healthy in our harsh city environment has made many a customer say WOW!

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