Your Favourite jarred goods
Everytime I am at a food store, I find myself looking at all the jarred goodies, anything from veggies to condiments/sauces. I spend so much money on these products only to find some of them disappointing....
I am specifically interested in finding good marinated mushrooms, eggplants, artichokes, onions and olives......or other yummy spreads/dips. I have tried some of the summer fresh dips and so far artichoke and asiago is the winner. Yum.
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President's Choice artichoke spread. Spicy Calabrese bruschetta topping. Jarred zaalouk from Kalustyan's. Trader Joe's mushroom mix.
No specific brand: green mango pickles, ginger preserves, bitter orange marmalade, crunchy almond butter, pumpkin butter, stuffed vine leaves, kimchi.
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re: Sophia.
Count me as another Yankee who loves pickled okra. Can't remember the brand I get; there's only one type at my market. Ajvar is also a great dip for bread, crackers or veggies, if you can find it. Look on the back and avoid the ones that add tons of sugar -- the peppers in the dip should be naturally sweet.
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Artichokes, marinated, come to mind...Second the "Wickles" nomination...There are some very good relishes out there...Central Market in Texas sells a great carrot/jalapeno one...Chutneys rarely disappoint...We have a great assortments of "chow-chow" as well..Also, spiced peaches are very delicious...There are a lot of great "jarred" foods out there, but honestly, the good ones are usually a bit expensive...
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I've been on a recent kick for Wickles Pickles (both sweet and spicy). A friend brought them to us when we threw a BBQ. I think they're out of Alabama (her home state) but she found them here in Austin. I ate the whole jar in a matter of days without even noticing and need to search them out again.
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I, too, am pretty much always disappointed in jarred "stuff." My favorites are black bean dip made by a company whose name is not coming to me. I will go look. I love homeade salsa, but Tostitos HOT chunky salsa with chips is one of my favorite snacks.
I prefer to make it all myself - and the bonus is I eat it all without a leftover crusty jar sitting in my fridge a year from now :)
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