You can certainly try the recipe with less-fresh cucumbers ... don't stack any jars unless there is cardboard between them. These pickles are best if you wait a few weeks before trying them.
Destiny Jones is a Ho-Chunk citizen. She took home the “Best Pickle” trophy for her "Spicy Dill” recipe. “I use a lot of fresh herbs... so that includes dill, garlic and fresh peppers.
If you're feeling hungry for more than simply the flood of pickle samples you'll be able to get your hands on, a number of local restaurants are putting their best pickle forward with salty ...