Pickles paired with dried rose petals sounds like an odd combination, but when you learn they're made by Pamela Anderson, it somehow makes perfect, delicious sense.
In an act that will permanently alter garden trends, the actress turned lifestyle guru has expanded her family tradition of pickling on Vancouver Island into something we can all take part in: Pamela's Pickles from Flamingo Estate.
The briny condiments are a positive herb garden of flavors. They are loosely based on the recipe Pamela's Great Aunt Vie's award-winning pickles, featuring dill, mustard, and garlic. Pamela then added a personal twist of dried rose petals for a subtle floral flavor and stunning color.
Finally, Flamingo Estate integrated its signature flavors with pink peppercorn, guajillo chile, and smoky sea salt. According to representatives, the result is 'a garden in a jar.'
According to the experts, pickle fever is nothing new. In fact, interest in the snack has been going strong for over 10 years. Eoghan Flynn, Food and Drinks Trend Forecaster at WGSN, explains: 'WGSN identified pickle as a flavour to watch way back in 2015. Since then, consumers have celebrated its polarising fermented, tangy and briny taste.'
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However, with its complex flavor profile, Pamela's recipe especially taps into the most popular summer food trends of the moment.
Eoghan tells Homes & Gardens: 'Today, #PicklePower continues to reign as consumers increasingly gravitate towards more complex, intense profiles that layer spicy, sour, sweet, bitter, and salty flavors.'
He continues: 'With the recipe for Pamela’s Pickles passed down to Pamela Anderson by her great aunt, the release taps into rising consumer desire for comforting and nostalgic eats, while also leveraging the on-trend profile for an intriguing flavor combination.'
Whether it's cleaning with pickle juice or simply cracking open a jar of gherkins on a hot day, the celebrated cukes are an increasing part of our daily lives. Thanks to Pamela Anderson, they've gotten a whole new look.
