[Auntiemogs]

Just though I'd add this as it may be useful to some.  Quick way of pickling cukes (sweet & savoury versions) for fridge and freezer using salt (& or sugar), water, vinegar and water - keeps for a month in fridge and useful for small quantities.  From growveg.com

http://www.growveg.com/growblogpost.aspx?id=252