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Koolickles pickles) Relish in these dill-ightful facts in honour of National Pickle Day on November 14. TEXT: BECKIE MORRISON PHOTOS: THE CHIP SHIP (PICKLE FRIES); INSTAGRAM.COM/JACOBSPICKLES (PICKLE SOFT SERVE); ESTEBAN LOMBANAO (PICKLE OREOS); PICKLEFEST (PICKLEFEST); GETTYISTOCK (ALL OTHERS) ILLUSTRATION: JANA CURLL Pickles are a source of water and electrolytes, which help combat dehydration. They're also packed with vitamins. Check out the jar on the right to learn how pickles do a body good! A Healthy Snack Small pickled cucumbers are called gherkins or cornichons. Potassium: keeps your nerves working properly. Vitamin C: boosts your immune system to fight infections. Pickles are the star of some wacky culinary creations! They include: Dill pickle fries Pickle soft serve Deep-fried pickle Oreos (Kool-Aid Snapshot W hen you think of pickles, you might picture crunchy green spears. But a pickle can come in many forms! Pickling is a way of preserving food by soaking it in brine, which is usually a mixture of vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Brine can also include garlic, spices, or herbs. The most common pickles are small cucumbers. But around the world, pickles come in many different forms! In India, pickled mangoes are a sweet-and- sour snack. In Japan, pickled ginger is the perfect pairing for sushi. And in Scandinavian countries, pickled herring (a type of fish) is the preferred pickle! Not Just for Veggies!