We be jammin'

When you think of jam, perhaps you think of a traffic jam... Did you know that in 2010, China was crowned the unofficial "host" of the largest traffic jam ever recorded??  The cars stretched for more than 62 miles (100 km) and lasted for 12 days!  The traffic jam occurred on the Beijing-Tibet Expressway near Beijing and was caused by trucks carrying construction supplies to Beijing to ironically help ease traffic on the Expressway!

OR maybe when you think of jam you think of Pearl Jam...  the rock band that was formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990... they were one of the first alternative rock bands...

OR maybe you think of preserved fruit... the making of preserves, jellies and jams reportedly began centuries ago in the Middle East and according to the International Jelly and Preserve Association, "It is believed that returning Crusaders first introduced jam and jelly to Europe, in fact the use of cane sugar to make jam and jelly can be traced back to the 16th century when the Spanish came to the West Indies where they preserved fruit.."

So we here at in a pickle foods didn't invent the wheel BUT we are sure dressing it up!  

in a pickle foods' jams and pickles

 



Maybe you've tried one of our artisan jams made in small batches ... Apple Bourbon Cinnamon Jam; Lemony Pear Vanilla Bean Jam; Orangy Fig Jam; Sweet and Spicy Tomato Jam;  Spicy Satsuma Orange Lemon Marmalade;




Wild Citrus Grape Jelly; Peach Cinnamon Jam; Blueberry Lime Jam; Peach Chocolate Jam; Strawberry Vanilla Bean; Fig and Lemon Preserves OR some other in a pickle foods' product that wets your whistle! 




Let us know here...  AND tell us what you think should be our next big jammin' product! We'll take a tally and publish your comments here and on facebook. 

In a Pickle AND need some product???  Just mosey on over to our web page at inapicklefoods.com and give us a shout out!

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!