A cracker or a small, thin piece of bread or toast spread with cheese, meat, or relish and served as an appetizer. [French, from canapÃ©, couch, from Medieval Latin canÄpÄum, mosquito net; see canopy.]
Pickle brine is a traditional Polish hangover remedy as well, say the Strybels: Fill a glass with equal parts chilled pickle brine and ice-cold club soda, and drink the mixture down at once.
Once the pickles are submerged in the brine, put the lid on the jar and leave it on your counter. If you see a white film or mold develop on top, open the jar and skim it off. This is harmless (itâs just yeast!), but it can impact the flavor of the pickles so skim it off as soon as you can if you see it.