AHHH... IN A PICKLE LOVE

Jimmy's Food Store

It's February and if you haven't noticed... we've got that total LOVE thing going on... We're loving the new year, we're loving our vendors, loving our pickle peeps and we thought our friends might need some of our love to spread around this weekend... so we will be in Dallas at Jimmy's Food Store located at 4901 Bryan Street at Fitzhugh on Saturday (that's tomorrow!!!) spreading our love. 


Drop by after 11 a.m. and sample some of our sweet & spicy tomato jam and if you haven't had the pleasure of tasting our Original in a pickle chip... come on by and say "Hey" we'll load you up with some sweet and spiciness that will fill you with LOVE... guaranteed.

A basket full of pure love

WHAT?? You can't make our LOVE tasting???  No worries!  Check us out online (just remember that our website is reflective of our growing pains... that means you'll want to check us out there and if you don't see that perfect jam you need... just call James at 817.584.5835 and he'll get you all fixed up.  AND HERE IS SOMETHING YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS... we are sooooo in love with the idea of cupid, and you know all that lovey dovey stuff that we want to make it easy for our peeps to give that special someone a perfect gift for Valentine's Day...  So fill your basket with in a pickle love ... each jar ONLY $6.50!!!! Until February 14th!  And here's some catchy phrases for free...


Let's get figgy with it!!!  Fill a basket full of our Orangey Fig Jam

Valentine... your sweet and spicy!  Rock their world with Spicy Tomato jam




 









Valentine... I'm tipsy for you!  Fill a basket full of our seasonal jams and include Tipsy Cranberry Orange!

Yep... get on the in a pickle LOVE train...
Sweetie :)
              it's SPLENDIFEROUS!

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!

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!

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

  Yuma – Basket Creations and More

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

   Minden – Loye’s Pharmacy and Gifts

   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

   Dallas – Celebration Market; Coffee Co.; Dallas Market Center; Empire Baking; 

   Jimmy’s Food Store; Yo Pop, Etc.

   Early – Sliger’s Produce

   Fort Worth – Danette’s UrbanOasis; Kay’s Hallmark Shop; Rodak’s Custom Coffee 

   and BBQ Grills;  Vending Nut Company

   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

 

A Little Bit of Pickle Pleasure for your New Year's

Ring in 2012 with good friends and in a pickle's splendiferous new attitude to some old favorites that includes our sweet & spicy pickle peppers!

Add luck to your year with a few lucky peas... raw black-eyed peas make a beautiful accent to any champagne glass... we put a few in the bottom of the glass and then pour a bit of the bubbly in for the first toast of the New Year!  We DON'T recommend adding these to your glass at the end of the night... 

Something you will want to try is our version of Black-eyed Pea Chowder... yummy!  AND to go with that chowder you may want to add some in a pickle pepper Focaccia.  Another fun idea is a twist on your favorite bloody Mary mix... Try ours with sweet & spicy pickle peppers.

Thanks again to all our pickle peeps for an incredible 2011... Here's to 2012 - may yours include happiness, peace and love...
from all of us at in a pickle foods!

Black-eyed Pea Chowder
1/2 lb bacon, diced
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups in a pickle sweet & spicy pickle peppers, chopped
2 cups onion, chopped
1 (10 1/2 oz) can beef consomme
2 (16 oz) cans diced tomatoes
2 (16 oz) cans black-eyed peas

Saute bacon with celery, peppers and onion.  Add consomme, tomatoes and peas; slimmer 30 to 40 minutes.  Makes 6 to 8 servings.


in a pickle Pepper Focaccia
1 pkg. refrigerated pizza crust
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup in a pickle sweet & spicy pickle peppers, patted dry and chopped
1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning


Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Unroll pizza crust lengthwise on lightly greased jelly roll pan.  Press indentations 1/2 apart into surface of dough.  In small bowl mix salad dressing and garlic; brush over dough.  Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.  Top with peppers and olives.  Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and seasoning.  Makes 8 servings.



in a pickle bloody Mary mix
1 TBLS granulated garlic
1 TBLS finely ground black pepper
1 TBLS kosher salt
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup sweet & spicy pickle peppers, chopped
46 ounces V8 juice
2 TBLS siracha sauce or Asian garlic chili sauce

Puree all ingredients in a blender.  Use in your favorite bloody Mary recipe or just serve over ice  and garnish with a sweet & spicy pickle!

Holidays, HoliDAZE

We are in a pickle holiDAZE as we count down for Christmas ... sales are topping all time highs, pickle peeps continue to shop and we continue to prepare and stock our pantry with seasonal and sweet and spicy delights!

The holiday season brings fond memories for us of family, friends and good foods.  That's why we try and bring you products that will help make a memory or bring back a wonderful recollection of a holiday passed.  Here are a few recipes... not any that are out of the ordinary but we think you'll find, like we have, that when you add an in a pickle product to an ordinary recipe... sometimes you'll find extraordinary!  

We hope you find that special memory in our products... we are so thankful for all of our customers and those we fondly call "pickle peeps"
Merry Christmas from our home to yours... 
Karen and James Felps

Sweet & Spicy Tomato Jam Lamb
12 small rib lamb chops
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt 
1-2 cloves garlic (smashed)
2 tbsp. fresh mint leaves (chopped finely)


Preheat grill.  Mix olive oil, 1 tbsp. of mint, and salt to taste in a bowl.  Rub the chops with garlic.  Brush the chops with the oil mixture.
Grill the chops until charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side (the middle of the chop should be slightly firm)  Transfer to a platter and brush with in a pickle Sweet & Spicy Tomato Jam, sprinkle with remaining mint leaves.
Serves 6.


Holiday Brie En Croute
1/2 pkg (17.3 oz. size) Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1/2 cup of in a pickle Lemon Marmalade
1/3 cup dried cherries, softened
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1 Brie cheese round
Water crackers


Thaw pastry sheet.  Preheat oven to 400F.  Mix egg and water and set aside.  On lightly floured surface unfold pastry sheet and roll into 14 " square.  Cut off corners of the square to make a circle.  Spread the in a pickle Lemon Marmalade to within one inch of the pastry edge.  Sprinkle cherries and almonds over the marmalade and top with cheese.  Fold these two sides onto the round.  Press edges to seal.  Place seam-side down on a baking sheet.  Brush with egg mixture and bake 20 minutes or until golden.  Let stand for 1 hour and serve with crackers.  Serves 12.

3rd Annual Art for a Cause - in a pickle Will Be There!

   It's not often that we allow ourselves to get warm and fuzzy but this Fort Worth event hosted by local brewery Rahr and Sons is definitely on the top of our warm and fuzzy list!

Support Art for a Cause

   It's the third year that the brewery has hosted Art for a Cause, an event that provides holiday shoppers an outlet to buy handmade gifts from local artists and contribute to great charities at the same time!  (Last year the event raised about $3,000 for the three charities sponsored.)  The three charities that will receive 20 percent of sales this year are the Humane Society of North Texas, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County, and The Warm Place, a grief support center for children and their families.  Rahr and Sons will host this event on Wednesday, December 14 from 5pm until 9pm.


   We want all of our pickle peeps to come out and make a difference!  
Shop local, 
give local and 
have a beer to boot!  


   in a pickle foods will be there with pickles and jams AND don't forget our special holiday case for $65.  You can buy one today for hostess gifts and stocking stuffers by going online or calling us at 817.584.5835... but you can really make a difference by buying it at this event - Wednesday ... see you there!!!