Natalie Hockey. The feud between the Shepherdsons and Grangerfords is very symbolic of the collapse of slavery and southern tradition in the south. When Buck attempts to explain the madness of the feud to Huck, he explains it in a simple and almost comical way.
What to Look for When Buying Dill. Look for bunches of dill with fresh-cut stems and unwilted leaves. Dill wilts and gets bruised easily, so don't just grab a bunch of dill and walk along. Check it out, making sure the leaves on the downside aren't bruised. How to Store Dill.
Dill seed vs. fresh dill for refrigerator pickles. I've tried making refrigerator pickles twice and they both seemed to have this strange sweetness that I'm really not digging. I like really garlicky Kosher dills from Claussen or half sours from the Pickle Guys or Gus' Pickles (in NY). The recipes I used always called for dill seed - but I can't seem to find seeds in any grocery store near me. So I used fresh dill in both times and I think that is what is giving me that strange sweetness.