International Pickle Week

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Have You Got a Thing For Pickles?

Get excited: today kicks off International Pickle Week!

Get excited: today kicks off International Pickle Week! It's only fair that foodies across the globe pay homage to one of the greatest provisions of all time. After all, here in the United States alone, a pickle can be an appetizer (deep-fried, breaded, and served with ranch dressing), a condiment (as relish on a hot dog), a lunch side (alongside a deli sandwich) or a simple enjoyable snack straight from the jar.

I'm going to test your knowledge of these brined cucumbers and the roles they've played throughout civilization. Will my questions be a snap — or will they leave you in a pickle? Find out when you get started below.

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Name That Dish!

Tomorrow marks the beginning of International Pickle Week.
Tomorrow marks the beginning of International Pickle Week. To kick it off, I thought I'd ask you to identify the bright-green pickles that are shown on the plate below. Can you name them?

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