Western Living Magazine
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Take these pickle recipes to the next-level with a few of our favourite local brands.
The classic dill pickle meets the hot habanero to create a perfect blend of tang and spice. bcbrine.ca
Sweet and tart all at once, Hobbs’s honey mustard pickles are an incredible addition to any sandwich or charcuterie board. hobbspickles.com
Fermented with cardamom, ginger and sweet onions, the Sweet B&B is peppery and smoky—perfect for pickle connoisseurs seeking something new. mandismickles.com
These crunchy, piquant pickles pair well with burgers, or even as a snack on their own for passionate pickle-lovers. darcysmeats.ca
These all-natural, preservative-free pickles are chock-full of garlic and spices for a super zesty kick. cultureshocked.ca
Xiao Qing (Qing for short) is a Vancouver-based lifestyle writer with a passion for all things related to food and culture. If she's not writing, she's doing a deep dive into some niche topic just for the heck of it.
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