PICKLE BLOG - Eat some pickles today

Hello and thanks for tuning into another round of pickled picks with some new and never before tried selections. I must say that BOTH of these jars came highly recommended by fellow pickle fans and honorary members of the Pickle Posse. We will probably come up with some kind of pin or certificate or other reward for people who are kind enough to suggest pickles for the blog. Let's start off with "When life gives us cucumbers, we pickle them!" Claussen's Hot and Spicy Spears. According to the web site, the recipes used to make Claussen pickles are 150 years old. The legend of this company is that there was a bumper crop of cucumbers sometime in the 1870s. Rather than let them rot in the field, the company began picking them in as little as ten days from vine to jar. Unlike many other brands, Claussen pickles are uncooked, and are typically found in the refrigerated section of grocery stores. I found that I liked these pickles more by the end of the jar than when it was

OH MY! OH NO! I have neglected my Pickle Blog and must catch up on my continuing pickle adventures! And there have been quite a few! Let's start with Sucker Punch... These pickles are fantastic because they remind me so much of the Pickle Maven's brine, but also a great pickle slice in its own right. One of the reasons I love Sucker Punch is the price. YES they sell form $6.95 a jar at most major retail markets but you can get them for $1.95 a jar at Big Lots. I know. I know. Many people go to the Big Lots for anything but food, and yet there is a great variety of pickled items available there. And Pickle Fans everywhere know that I love a good bargain.  These spears make an awesome side slice for lunch sandwiches. Next up was a wonderful trip with the Pickle Posse to find a new place to eat, as we often do. We certainly follow all the safety rules and always wear masks to help everyone stay safe. The crew and I landed at a little place called the Port Hole Cafe in Long Beach I