Traditional pickling is an amazing way to turn all kinds of foods (not just cucumbers!) into sour, toothsome, nutritious snacks & toppings. It relies on fermentation to both preserve & transform practically any kind of produce, & is not to be confused with industrial pickling, which lacks its authentic taste, unique texture & irreplaceable nutritional value. This kit has everything you need to start making your own pickles at home: a durable, cleverly designed fermentation crock that's a third of the price (and weight!) of most crocks on the market, a rewritable label to identify each batch, & a booklet of user-friendly, thoroughly tested recipes to get you started.