Cookbook written by Caitlin Ruth. FUNKY contains suggestions for how to eat and serve each pickle and tips on how to use them in surprising ways. For Caitlin Ruth, when it comes to pickles she’s looking for taste, a contrast of flavours and a good way to make a funky dish. There are few dishes that can’t be improved by the addition of a pickle – and few fruits and vegetables that can’t be thrown into a jar in a 10-minute pickle project.