Written By Ffjorren Zolfaghar | The pickle, also known as a gherkin, is the focus of our cover story. Whether you like them sweet or sour, pickles tend to add flair to a variety of food concoctions. Although they are quite good on their own, it seems they truly make their mark as a companion food. While cozying up to a sandwich, or adding a “je ne sais quoi” sort of flavor to a pate, the pickle adds pizzazz. The word pickle derives from the Dutch word “pekel,” which means brine. A … [Read more...]
