When I only purchased Pickles and Ice Cream, the grocery checker asked if an announcement was going to be taking place. I’m glad she didn’t ask when I was due, hahaha. Funny, but both were picked up for a purpose during a recent lunch break. The reason for the Pickles was a debate over the best — And the justification for the Ice Cream is that it’s reported to be outstanding. A co-worker brought in a baggie of Famous Dave’s Pickle Chips claiming they’re the finest around. After one bite, I knew it wasn’t true. They’re too sweet and not what I want in a Pickle. Sorry for spitting it back into the bag so no one else could eat them. Ooops, my bad. In my opinion, the best Pickles are Bubbies, pictured above.
And with respect to Graeter’s Ice Cream — It is pretty darn good. Mike got this one right. Over the years he’s paid hundreds of dollars to have it shipped to California from Ohio and now it’s available here. He recommended the Black Raspberry Chip, which is fabulous and made up for the Pickles. None of us ate both together. We’re not pregnant.
I’ve discovered that Dill Pickles and Pine Nuts (Pignolias) go very well together, especially with Bubbies Pickles. I’m not quite sure what to make with them yet, but damn — It’s a good combination. Until a recipe is conjured up, I’ll keep eating a handful of Pine Nuts with each bite of a Pickle. Give it a try.
I’ve always wanted to make my own Dill Pickles, but dread the whole canning sterilization process — It’s a turn off, HA. So I searched for a way around it and came across a good shortcut for a quick, easy homemade Dill Pickle. Its author, Michele of Cooking with Michele used Cucumber spears, but I was in need of chips. And with some leftover Bubbies Pickle Juice and a self sealing mason jar, the result is above. After a week, they were nicely crunchy and absorbed some of the Bubbies flavor and Dill Pickle taste. It’s a great use for leftover Pickle Juice — It’s like getting a second jar of Pickles for free, or for the price of a few Cucumbers.
Cheese and Pickles compliment each other so well. I eat the combination often as a snack or appetizer. Pictured here are two of my favorites, an Extra Sharp New York Cheddar Cheese and Bubbies Pure Kosher Dill Pickles.
Related Links:
http://www.bubbies.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheddar_cheese
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