Monday, January 30, 2012

Spreading The Love

We were spreading the in a pickle love last weekend at one of our newest locations!  In a pickle was in Dallas at Bolsa Mercado sharing our jams.  It was a great tasting and we were glad to see those that stopped by!

Our jams and pickles are marching on ... you can find us at Tommy Tamales in Grapevine,  Tis The Season Gift Shop in Hemphill, and our newest out-of-state pickle peeps are;  Whispering Meadows Vineyard & Winery in McAlester, Oklahoma and Tagawa Gardens in Centennial, Colorado.  And while we are on the subject of great places to get our pickles and jams... we want to give a shout out to Empire Baking Company in Dallas!

If you haven't tried some of our recent seasonal jams like Orangey Fig, Lemony Pear Vanilla Bean, Sweet and Spicy Tomato, and Apple Bourbon Cinnamon you can pick up a jar at Bolsa Mercado or ask for them at other locations that carry in a pickle products and of course if in doubt just call James at 817.584.5835 and order.

Now you may be wondering why you don't see any of our new products on our website but never fear pickle peeps we are in a pickle at the moment because our incredible seasonal products are multiplying about as fast as Karen can say Splendiferous!  Our website is up and running... but will be changing soon to reflect our new products, our in a find locations, our new look, and our famously fab in a pickle foodie trailer!

Have a great week... and remember life's greatest moments start in a pickle!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Feelin' The Love

Okay... we know it's still January NOT FEBRUARY but we're feelin' the love here at in a pickle foods.  It's a gorgeous day in Texas - the sun is shining - Angus and Mac are chasing their tails, and love abounds! 
Love Our Pickle Peeps
It's been a fun January...A lot of cookin' in the kitchen with a few new seasonal, small batch gems like Spicy Satsuma Orange Lemon Marmalade ... oooh baby!  Or our new syrup that any pancake would be proud to wear -  Blackberry Mojito Syrup.

You know you can pick up many of our products at vendor's across the country  (see last week's blog)... although we failed to mention Luscombe Farm Specialty Foods in Anna, Texas.. so here's a special shout out to them AND our newest vendor Bolsa Mercado in the Oakcliff area of Dallas!

Our products are moving on up in the foodie world and we are really excited about what the new year may hold!  

Here's a recipe to start your new year out right!  Try our Sweet & Spicy Tomato Jam Panini it'll knock your socks off... and if your in Fort Worth today where it's a fun-filled 70 degrees... take off your shoes, and tip toe through the tall grass and remember... life's greatest moments start in a pickle!!!

SWEET & SPICY TOMATO JAM PANINI
Lovin' Sweet & Spicy Tomato Jam

1 Ciabiatta Roll, split                                                                   
1 tsp of olive oil
several arugula leafs
2 slices of Dutch Gouda
Smear of in a pickle Sweet & Spicy Tomato jam


Preheat a  panini press or iron skillet/griddle 
Layer the lettuce and cheese on one side of the bread and on the other the tomato jam.  Put the two halves together and brush lightly with olive oil.  Place on the panini press and close or if placed in skillet top with a small cast iron skillet.  Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bread is toasted, flip and toast the other side.  Enjoy the love!




Saturday, January 7, 2012

Great Places to Find in a PICKLE Products

We are updating our in a PICKLE vendor list ... those places across the country that you can find in a PICKLE products... and we want to share it with you...  

If you don't find your favorite shop on this list ask them to give James a call at 817.584.5835, and as always you can find us in 2012 online at inapicklefoods.com, around town in our Fancy in a PICKLE trailer or at your favorite Farmer's Market ... if YOU'RE in a PICKLE FOR in a PICKLE reach out to us and we'll be happy to help you!

Here's a list of in a PICKLE vendors at this writing...


ARIZONA
  Prescott – Prescott True Value
  Wilcox – Rustic Rooster

ARKANSAS
  Fayetteville – Classic Designs
  Salem – Baker’s

COLORADO
  Lafayette – The Purple Poppy
  Loveland – Almosta Mercantile

GEORGIA
  Cordele – Stripling General Store

IOWA
   West Des Moines – Elements of Design
 
KANSAS
   Hiawatha – Main St. Flower Shop
   Lenexa -  Riverstone Goods
   Wichita -  Johnson’s Garden Center

LOUSIANA
   Baton Rouge – Baton Rouge General
   Broussard – Vivian’s Décor and Gifts

MISSISSIPPI
   Vicksburg – A Drop In The Basket

NEBRASKA
   Kearney – Shopping Tripps
   Lincoln – Hillis & Company

NORTH CAROLINA
   Raleigh – Beautiful Things

OKLAHOMA
   Edmond – Woods Floral and Gourmet
  
TEXAS
   Athens – Hearts Desire
   Chillicothe  - Valley Pecans
   Corpus Christi – Liquid Town
   Early – Sliger’s Produce
   Fredericksburg – Fredericksburg General Store
   Hutto – Sarah’s Texas Pantry
   Lubbock – KK’s Craft &Gift Mall
   McKinney – Hamm’s Custom MeatMarket
   McAllen – Barn White
   Ozona – Petals and Pearls
   Rockport – Lighthouse Liquors; Sassy
   Rowlett – Big Papa’s
   Santo – Gilbert Pecan Company
   Sherman – Bon Appetite Ya’ll
   Spring – Amish Barn
   Waxahachie – Boyce Feed Store
   Weatherford – The Copper Pumpkin
   Willow Park – Clear Fork Station

WASHINGTON
   Vashon Island – The Little House