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.
1 Stir together the water, salt, and sugar until dissolved. 2  Stir in the ice and any other flavorings and cool the brine to 45Â°F or lower. 3  Place 4 pork chops in a zipper-lock bag. 4  Pour in the flavor brine and seal the bag.