Comments on: Monday Q&A | Ask Mr. FG, Pickle Juice, Cloth Diapering, and Technology

By: Jan Horwood

Jan Horwood — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:44:30 +0000

Hi – I have a use for a little pickle juice – mix some in with mayo and tuna or canned chicken or ham and it is a delicious addition to a sandwich!

By: BearsPaw

BearsPaw — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:58:36 +0000

Try poaching fish in pickle juice. Delicious!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:53:51 +0000

I just had my first baby in June and have been using FuzziBunz cloth diapers. I love them and although I haven’t run the numbers, I know they are saving us a lot of money. We use disposables when we go out and at night (although I have friends that use them at night too). The initial investment seems expensive, about $100 for six (I like having 18 on hand), however, I have friends that have used them for multiple kids. It is very easy to soak the diapers at night in cold water, then wash them the next day in hot water. You can line dry them or dry them on low. The instructions say to only use 1/4 of the amount of detergent for a regular load and one of the best brands for cloth is Arm and Hammer dye/perfume free which is very cheap. I highly reccomend giving cloth diapers a try!

By: s2warez

s2warez — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:47:39 +0000

99c for two its very cheap

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:31:59 +0000

Pickle juice–I have actually sliced up some cucumbers and dropped them into the jar of leftover juice and let me tell you–yummy! You can peel the cucumber and leave it whole but I’d suggest taking a fork and poking holes all over it so the juice can seep through easier. Doing slices or the last way I mentioned usually takes about 1-2 weeks in the fridge to get the taste I prefer. If you leave the skin on it will take MUCH LONGER! (I’ve been doing this for a while–haha).

By: momof4

momof4 — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:50:34 +0000

Leftover pickle juice can be used to pickle all sorts of veggies. The longer they sit, the more pickle tasting they get. I currently have leeks, garlic, peppers, and carrots in the fridge. Great for prolonging the life of veggies that might otherwise got to waste.

By: momof4

momof4 — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:47:29 +0000

Pickled beet juice mixed with some corn starch & brown sugar makes a nice sweet & sour sauce.

By: bob

bob — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:23:36 +0000

i had read somewhere about pickle juice for plants can someone inlighten me on its use for plants…thanks

By: Debra Kay

Debra Kay — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:07:35 +0000

Amazing how many comments on pickle juice uses lol.
I’ve made some fast homemade hamburger barb-a-que
and normally always pour some pickle juice into it.
Last night I used the last of my sister Linda’s wonderful canned beets.
I found myself thinking now what would the Frugal Girl do…

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:06:12 +0000

I love pickle juice with tuna! For a quick lunch to bring to work I just drain a can (packed in water)…mix in a couple tablespoons of pickle juice to moisten it, add some slivered almonds and you’re pretty much set to go! No need for mayonnaise or salt.