- Eggs from Simmons Farm
- Cupcakes from the Cupcakerie
- Apples or Cider from Barden Orchards
- A few more surprises!
Congrats to our 2009 Winners and all who entered. 'Til next year!
Calling all picklers and fermenters around Providence.
Let's see your best bread-and-butters! Give us a taste of your kimchee! Get to your neighborhood farmers' market and then get pickling!
Contest Categories: Compete in any or all of these categories:
- Best Brine (traditionally brined cukes)
- Best Alterna-Brine (any pickle-able vegetable, any flavor)
- Best Ferment (any sauerkraut or kimchee)
- Best in Show
How to Enter:
- Register by October 31 with your name, category, and what veggies will be local in your entry.
- Let us know which farm grew your veggies if you can (or if they're from your own backyard).
- Everyone – chefs, schools, home cooks, gardeners, market-goers and more – is encouraged to enter.
- First time picklers encouraged!
Judging Location and Time:
- Opening day of the Wintertime Farmers' Market - Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 12pm at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket.
- Four expert pickle tasters will work to decide which pickle is best. Winners will receive a unique, handcrafted basket of local goodies as well as the honor of being Rhode Island's Perfect Pickler.
- Mayor James Doyle, City of Pawtucket
- Sarah Garton, pickle pro and farm intern at Rabbit's Dance Farm
- Mikayla Moretti, Slow Food RI
- Genie Trevor, editor at Edible Rhody
- By 1pm we will know the finest pickle makers in all the (Rhode Is)land.
- Best of luck!
Why: Rhode Island not only has many wonderful farmers, but we Rhode Islanders also have a wealth of homegrown knowledge about how to turn fresh foods into jarred and prepared delights! We've survived winters in New England for more than a few years. From raspberry jams to Johnny cakes, from peach pie to pesto, local talent needs to be exposed – and this November it's the picklers' turn to shine. We hope the pickle contest will not only inspire non-picklers to try pickling—but it will also promote the wealth of good food that grows in Rhode Island. Plus, a great way to start off the winter season is with a zesty taste of the bountiful autumn.
Tips & Recipe Ideas:
- National Center for Home Food Preservation (see the "How do I?" column on left)
- Complete Guide to Home Canning (PDF)
- How to make pickles
- How to make sauerkraut
- Pickled Green Chiles recipe
- Easy Pickle recipe
Questions? Contact Jenn at Farm Fresh Rhode Island.