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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

>The Gift of Pickles

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If you’ve been reading Pickle Freak since the beginning, then you may recall that pickles have long been a special part of Xmas for me. It all started with trips to the Hickory Farms store in the mall where I not only longed for the summer sausage but also discovered HOT pickles in a bag. Santa started leaving a case (a mere 12 pickles!) in my “stocking” every year and I would do my best to make them last past Elvis’ birthday (January 8th). I’ve continued to make pickles a part of my Xmas since then and of course, I encourage you all to do the same!

Here are a few ideas:

Ship a case of McClure’s Pickles to your family. They’ll be waiting for you when you get there and you can use the leftover brine for bloody marys and we all know you’ll need it.

If you like to give the impression that you could win Top Chef if you only applied, send your critics any one of the gift packs from Ricks Picks and they’ll believe you (and their mouths will be full). Also, be sure to throw in a jar of Handy Corn for yourself.

If your grandmother collects soaps for the guest bathroom AND just recovered from the swine flu then she would love these.

Here’s a Pickle themed shirt that would make any man, woman or child happy from Horman’s Best Pickles.

I recommend these for traveling, pickle emergencies, and any romantic occasion. Nothing says “be prepared for natural disaster” or “I love you” like pickles in a can.

I’m finally getting my own proper canning equipment for Xmas this year so I can keep my habit going strong, but thankfully in the meantime, I have Hot Heirloom Cukes from Brooklyn Brine.

Merry Xmas everyone!

Twitt