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>I Heart Pickles and You Do Too

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>Ok, well Pickle Freak is over 4 years old now so let’s celebrate and let our pickle freak flags fly! If Lance Armstrong were a pickle freak (he’s not, I’ve met him) he would wear one of THESE instead of a “live strong” band but he’s not so here’s a version for “my people” that is green and says “I Heart Pickles” on it. I have 3 to give away courtesy of the crazy pickle folk over at www.pickleaddicts.com

To get one, just visit their facebook page and leave a comment about anything pickle related but let them know Pickle Freak sent ya. I’ll pick 3 winners and I’ll send you a band quicker than Lance can peel a cycling shirt off. Once you’ve done that, have you SEEN all the crazy pickle stuff they have on their website? Jesus. I am DYING for one of the pickle scented candles (out of stock!)and I’m also really curious to try the Stu’s Bloody Mary Mix (and pickles too-they have been on my to order and try list all year!). I’m also excited that they carry the mysterious and powerful Original Beer Pickle made by my friend and pickle-kinfolk, Harold. I encourage anyone considering a pickle tattoo to be inspired by the label on that jar. I am a very proud owner and eater of almost everything on this site! But there ARE a few things I don’t have, so when you’re shopping for my 4 year anniversary gift, here’s a nice list to get you started: Pickle earrings Pickle coin pursePickle soapsPickle gumballs…yes, the thought of these actually make my mouth water and of course, I LOVE the pickle stationary If there is a pickle freak in your life deserving of a gift, I highly suggest you start your search for him or her at www.pickleaddicts.com or just email me for pickle suggestions based on their preferences-I’ve always got a ton of suggestions!

Twitt

>A Brief History of My Sweet Pickle Tooth

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As a young child I remember sticking a fork into an unlabeled homemade jar of sweet pickles in the fridge and being totally disgusted by the sweet taste. It was probably more a fault of the surprise than the actual pickles but I was turned OFF for a long time but I’m pleased to testify my sweet pickle tooth has been born again. Hallelujah!

The infancy of my sweet tooth goes back about 7 years ago when I encountered a strange van in Meridian, MS in a hotel parking lot. I was living in Brooklyn but was home for a wedding and had my picture taken, holding a can of beer of course, next to the company logo on the van. It said “Mickles Pickles: The Second Best Pickle In the World”. A few weeks later after some googling, a jar from Picayune, MS was delivered to me in the mail and about an hour later that jar was gone. I’ve since nurtured my tooth lovingly along the way, and Mickles were the perfect intro. They are sliced super thin and have a crispy crunch and a peppery bite, all of which is balanced beautifully. Yes indeed these are not pickles for sharing. Grab a jar,a fork,hide and kiss them goodbye, just as the label advises.

My next phase was satisfied by Wickles Pickles which are cut in thicker slices making them easy to chop and great for adding to dishes like potato salad and such, but as you know already, I hardly experience a pickle other than straight from jar to mouth. They chunky slices are sweeter AND spicier than Mickles but I was now prepared for the sugary kick.

And then came along Harold’s Sissy Sweet Pickles which are the roughest, rowdiest sweet pickles out there. The slices are big chunks and the heat is SERIOUS. Probably the hottest store bought pickle labled “sweet” you’ll ever come across. It was after these pickles that I realized, Oh, I like sweet pickles! I really like sweet pickles!

AND THEN I got 2 jars of Lynnae’s Gourmet Pickles and they have been deemed my January Pickles of the Month, and oh yeah, they are SWEET!

Stay tuned for my post on these awesome pickles that have my pickle sweet tooth smiling!

Twitt

>Harold’s Sissy Sweet Pickles

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It’s been really amazing, as a pickle enthusiast to watch as so many new picklers have come along in the last few years. One of those picklers is a guy that otherwise may be a nuisance to society so let’s all thank the gods that he found an outlet in pickling. His name is Harold and he lives in Texas. He tells tall tales and is quick with a hug, wink or a kiss, like I said, he’s a Texan.

I’ve been lucky enough to meet the feller awhile back when he was in NOLA for The Gourmet Hot Sauce Show. At the time he was just testing out his latest recipe for The Beer Pickle that would join his first 3 types: Frances Cowley Original Dill, 2X Hot, 4X Hot. I’m a fan of all three, especially the beautiful label on The Beer Pickle jar that I think would look fantastic as a tattoo on my future husband or, foregoing marriage, a nice oil painting for my parlor. Anyway, while these pickles are all great, I was truly wowed by their latest addition, a so called “sissy” sweet pickle. I

Now, I’ve noticed a couple of things:
1-that I REALLY, really like sweet pickles but only if they are spicy and
2-there are now a shit load of these types of pickles out there and I couldn’t be happier.
Most people down South call them “Fire & Ice” pickles but perhaps you Yankees don’t even know they exist. Harold’s Sissy Sweet Pickles are here to ease your painful ignorance and then to cause you more pain. These are the hottest “sweet” pickles I’ve ever had and there’s nothing sissy about them, ‘cept the size of the jar. I need a barrel of these fine things.

You can order these fiery, not for the faint of heart pickles here or you can flirt with danger and contact Harold on their facebook page

You’ve been warned. Enjoy!

Twitt