Bold & Spicy

Did you know that Louisiana boasts the highest pickle-in-a-pouch consumption per person in the US? Congratulations Louisiana, it's true, and this niftly little fact came to me directly from none other than the President of Van Holten's Pickles Co. himself after I mentioned that since moving to New Orleans my own consumption had increased drastically because down here you can find them in really strange places, like at the hardware store.

My presidential pal at Van Holten's generously sent me a case of their new Bold & Spicy Chipotle flavor to see what I thought of it. We all know I'm a fan of anything spicy but perhaps you don't know I'm usually not a fan of chipotle flavored things...it just tastes smokey to me...well guess what? Turns out I like smokey pickles.

The chipotle flavor is really strong on the first bite but gradually the smokey flavor becomes pretty subtle and the HEAT takes over. Yes, these pickles are really BOLD & SPICY with serious heat building power. I also like the smokey maroon color on the packaging and the bursts of juiciness popping off the pickle. I appreciate these sorts of things.

There is no way I can keep track of my own pickle consumption but I sure can't wait to see Louisianna's numbers for next year! Thanks Van Holten's!