Pickles

Yesterday was International Pickle Day. A 1-block section of Orchard Street in the Lower East Side, NYC, was roped off in celebration of the tradition of pickling cucumbers (and other foods) in the 19th-20th century epicenter of immigrant cultures and infamous delis.

Though I was hoping for more vendors, the block was crowded with people and pickles of all kinds. Greenmarket faves Rick's Picks and the legendary Guss' seemed to get the most attention with their impressive spreads. A staple of Korean cuisine, Kimchi, also had a vendor tent of it's own, representing the ancient method of pickling and fermenting cabbage with fiery Korean peppers.

Some jars of Kimchi:















A blurry photo of the Rick's Picks spread:















Some fine looking samples at the McClure's tent: