Did You Say "Pickle Sickles"?

By Virginia Prescott on Friday, March 14, 2008.
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Yup, we said “Pickle Sickles”. They’re a new frozen treat make of pickle juice (although some folks may question the use of the word “treat” to describe them.) They come from Texas, where there’s a long tradition of using pickle juice in creative ways, and they’re gaining popularity. Lots of kids seem to like them. In fact, some schools have started selling them as a healthy alternative to traditional frozen treats.

The Washington Post just ran a story about Pickle Sickles, and food editor Joseph Yonan joins us on Word of Mouth this Thursday to fill us in on the details. Joe traveled around asking children to taste test the new product, and he created this video:

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