Whilst hunting around for low-calorie snacks I've nearly emptied my pickle jar. So off it was to add some pickles to my online shopping basket. A fridge is not complete without a jar of good quality pickled onions. Good quality pickled onions, unfortunately, are getting harder and harder to find. I like them large and I like them in spicy vinegar. Not those pathetic soggy Silverskin imposters. My current favourites are Sainsbury's in Hot & Spicy Vinegar. Very tasty, with plenty of crunch.
As I wasn't shopping at Sainsbury's I was in uncharted waters. I decided to have a browse and pick whatever looked tastiest. First thing I came across was......
Is it April 1st I asked myself, no. Could this be a leftover from April Fools' Day that hasn't been removed. Oh no, they have their own website, http://www.pickleodeon.co.uk/ They were swiftly added to my basket! Along with some Waitrose Spiced Pickled Onions and Balsamic Onions. Now when these arrive I will update and review these preserved root vegetables.
Getting back to Barry. I have always had the utmost respect for the man. He is my favourite reviewer of films. His autobiography was very entertaining and well, he comes across as an all 'round decent guy. http://www.pickleodeon.co.uk/ claims that these onion are Hot & Spicy and Crunchy. If these claims are true I will be on Cloud 9 (ramming my pickle fork into a jar).
He states that he never intended to sell these pickles but was convinced by a friend wowed by their quality. Well just look at that jar above. I have never seen a cooler jar. The clapperboard on the label, referenced on the lid also. Calling your website 'Pickleodeon'. Doesn't it just give you a little grin? I just hope I haven't hyped up these pickles too much for me to enjoy them at their fullest.... Those peppercorns peeping out of the bottom of the jar give me confidence though :-)
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