Today, I am launching a new category in my blog called “A Few of My Favorite Things” where I share my favorite personal cooking products  as well as new items I have tested in the grocery or unique finds for the kitchen, such as today’s post. Just a little background on me, a few years …

It is that time of the summer harvest season when the tomatoes are causing their vines to droop, heavy with the green and red fruit.  Sometimes it’s hard to find new ways to use these delicious, juicy delights but why not use them in a way that you can enjoy them when fresh tomatoes aren’t …

I am a pickle lover…I could even be considered somewhat of an addict!  I love them!  Not the sweet ones or the bread and butter ones but the Dilly ones and the Kosher ones and even better, the Spicy ones!  I also love to make my own pickles as well… just to tailor make them …