QuickPickleKit.com Provides Jobs for Disabled Adults

Quick Pickle Kit Team Training Developmentally Disabled Adults

QuickPickleKit.com is proud to provide jobs for disabled adults in the US. We are asking for your support - please consider purchasing the Quick Pickle Kit and Spice Packets from one of our retailers. 

This year is a “Big Dill” for QuickPickleKit.com - we received the 2019 US Small Business Administration (SBA) Award for supporting nonprofits, reducing food waste and providing jobs for disabled adults.

If you are new to canning or pickling and want to make pickles that are Safe, Quick, Simple + Natural for your family and friends, use the Quick Pickle Kit or Spice Packets from one of our retailers.

Pickle any vegetable in a fraction of the time + with minimal effort - Quick Pickle Kit and Spice Packets

The Quick Pickle Kit is the perfect all occasion gift - holiday, wedding, birthday, housewarming, anniversary, etc.

The Quick Pickle Kit is a Thoughtful Gift for dieters, athletes, gardeners, snackers, cooks, DIYers, vegetarians, vegans + family.

This Quick Pickle Kit includes what you need for your DIY pickling project. Each Quick Pickle Kit contains a 2-Liter/.5 gal reusable sealing European glass jar, reusable gasket, 44-page Quick Pickle Kit Cookbook/Instructional Book and Pickling Spices for your first batch of homemade pickles.

Spice Packets - can be used as refills for the Quick Pickle Kit or with your own jars + process.

Use Quick Pickle Kit pickles - sandwiches, appetizers, garnish + salads

Use Quick Pickle Kit pickle juice as sport drink, marinade, dressing + in cocktails or mocktails

The Quick Pickle Kit is pickling perfection - NO preservatives or unhealthy chemicals.

Safe, Quick, Simple, Natural way to make pickles that are ready to enjoy in just a few days

Quick Pickle Kit pickles are a healthy, low-sodium, low-calorie, crunchy + satiating snack

Safety - One of the most important reasons to use our Quick Pickle Kit: Safe, Quick, Simple, Natural pickles that are ready to enjoy in just a few days.

Reduce food waste by using the Quick Pickle Kit and Spice Packets.

QuickPickleKit.com offers innovative products + is a woman-owned business who believes in giving back. More info: www.QuickPickleKit.com. If you like who we are as a company and would like to collaborate, CONTACT US.

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Thank you to our Quick Pickle Kit fans for your support - we are grateful!  Wishing you Health + Happiness this Holiday Season - may all of your dreams come true in the New Year!

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Woman-Owned QuickPickleKit.com celebrates National Women’s Small Business Month

The QuickPickleKit.com Team thanks Fresno District Director Dawn Golik of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) for the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year Award. We thank the SBA Fresno District Office + Mission Community Services Women’s Business Center for being part of our success!

QuickPickleKit.com’s success story here:
Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert started their woman owned small business Connoisseur Creations in 1996. They learned everything about the food industry through the school of hard knocks. They completed all aspects including R&D, Product Development, Product Safety Testing, Packaging Design, Component Procurement, Manufacturing, Intellectual Property, Marketing, Advertising, Incorporation and Sales. After introducing several products in the late 1990’s, they added an International Brokerage and Development Division that successfully pioneered over 1000 food and non-food products from 20 different countries into distribution.

Connoisseur Creation’s flagship creation, the Quick Pickle Kit, is a Safe, Quick, Simple, Natural way to make pickles that are ready to enjoy in just a few days. It is a great gift for cooks, DIYers, vegetarians, vegans, family, dieters, snackers and gardeners. Reduce food waste and pickle any vegetable in a fraction of the time and with minimal effort. They utilized 100-year-old family favorite recipes for the Quick Pickle Kit. The Quick Pickle Kit contains a reusable 2L (1/2 gal) sealing European glass jar, a 44-page recipe/instructional booklet, a reusable gasket and three premeasured packets of seasonings. Pickles made with the Quick Pickle Kit are a healthy, low-sodium, low-calorie, crunchy and satiating snack. By listening to their customers, they also offer Spice Packets (Bread & Butter, Dill and Sweet) that can be used as refills for the Quick Pickle Kit or with your own jars and process.

Andrea and Meaghan have each been developing and launching new products for over 30 years. Andrea Wasko, President, is best described as having “Midwestern manners and California drive”. Andrea has over 30 years of leadership, consulting and innovation experience and has held executive positions in Business Development, Finance, Operations, Marketing, Manufacturing and Sales for a variety of companies including Eli Lilly and Guidant (Boston Scientific and Abbott Labs). She received her MBA from Golden Gate University and her BS degree from Youngstown State University.

She enjoys food and having struggled with weight issues, wanted to develop healthy food options to satiate people. Woman of the Year was awarded to Andrea for her generous contributions to the success of over 100 for-profits and non-profits. This award was recognized by the San Luis Obispo County Commission on the Status of Women, California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, National Association of Commissions for Women, California Legislature Assembly and United States Congress.

Meaghan Gilbert, Vice-President, spent many years in New Product Development with companies including Apple Computer, Cisco Systems and several others. At Apple, she worked with Steve Jobs and was one of the original 100 Macintosh team members.

Meaghan has over 30 years of strong leadership and innovation experience. Her greatest strengths are in the areas of New Product Development, Program Management, Business Development, Manufacturing, Finance and Engineering. As a former competitive swimmer, she was interested in healthy foods, has always enjoyed pickles and was excited about the Quick Pickle Kit and Connoisseur Creations, Inc. product offerings.

Connoisseur Creations has strong company values with a focus on health and giving back to the community. Connoisseur Creations provides jobs for developmentally disabled adults and the company donates 10% of their gross website sales to nonprofit agencies. Additionally, their products can be used as a healthy fundraising tool for schools and nonprofits. They also work with local organizations to teach adults and youth about pickling as a way to reduce food waste. By collaborating with farmers and Community Supported Agriculture organizations, the company is helping reduce food waste by showing how their product can be used to preserve excess or slightly blemished food. “Pickle the less attractive vegetables,” as Andrea advocates!

Operating as an S Corporation in Los Osos, California, with warehouses across the state, Connoisseur Creations used assistance from Mission Community Services Women’s Business Center to help them make the decision to relocate the company from the Bay Area to California Central Coast. They also assisted with connecting Andrea and Meaghan to commercial kitchens, co-packers, and warehouses to help them with production.

With leadership, consulting and innovation experience gained from executive positions in Business Development, Finance, Operations, Marketing, Manufacturing and Sales, Andrea was eventually recruited by the Women’s Business Center to become a consultant for them. She spent over six years helping other female and male entrepreneurs develop and successfully bring new products to market.

The Quick Pickle Kit and Spice Packets are available directly from QuickPickleKit.com, retailers and on Amazon. After looking at retail outlets as the primary channel for getting to consumers, the company has found that their online sales are the best way to reach customers. Looking for opportunities to take their company to the next level, Andrea and Meaghan are considering the possibility of collaborating with produce companies, farmers, retailers, exporting and perhaps even selling the business. Today, they not only market their own products, but also pass along their knowledge as Consultants to assist food and non-food companies with all facets of Product, Service and Business Development. Given the breadth and depth of their team’s experience, they are the silent collaborators behind several successful national and international companies. They thrive on developing creative food and non-food products. Solving problems or making life easier and more enjoyable for others is very rewarding for them. At any time, they have 5-10 innovative market-ready products that are available for private label launch or to be licensed by another company.

The QuickPickleKit team will be celebrating National Pickle Day on November 14th – LIKE or FOLLOW us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Blog to keep posted on upcoming events. Thank you to our customers, partners + media for your continued support!

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QuickPickleKit.com celebrates National Women’s Small Business Month

Dawn Golik (SBA), Andrea Wasko + Meaghan Gilbert (QuickPickleKit.com) and Congressman Salud Carbajal

The QuickPickleKit.com Team thanks Fresno District Director Dawn Golik of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) for the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year Award. The SBA awarded Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert, owners of Los Osos based Connoisseur Creations, Inc., their 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year for the SBA’s 15 county San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast region. This is a “Big Dill” for SLO as it is the first time that a business from San Luis Obispo County has received this award. Congressman Salud Carbajal, Keilah Smith, District Director for Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham and Supervisor Bruce Gibson also presented awards honoring Andrea and Meaghan.

“The SBA is proud to recognize Andrea and Meaghan as our 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year,” said Fresno District Director Dawn Golik. “Connoisseur Creations is a great success story about how SBA programs including Women Business Centers, provide free assistance to help woman owned companies start up, scale up, and succeed.” Connoisseur Creations will continue to celebrate their SBA award for the remainder of 2019.

Connoisseur Creations was selected because of their business philosophy of giving back and helping others. Connoisseur Creations donates part of the Quick Pickle Kit and Spice Packet sales on their website to nonprofit agencies and their products are assembled by disabled adults. QuickPickleKit.com promotes health and reduces food waste.

Established in 1996, Connoisseur Creations’ flagship product, the Quick Pickle Kit, uses 4th generation recipes from Andrea’s family. The Quick Pickle Kit is safe, quick, simple and natural way for consumers to pickle any vegetable. Established in 1996, Connoisseur Creations’ flagship product, the Quick Pickle Kit, uses 4th generation recipes from Andrea’s family. The Quick Pickle Kit is safe, quick, simple and natural way for consumers to pickle any vegetable.#SLO #SLOCal #womanowned #values #integrity #kind #business #leader #centralcoast #US #SBA #award #news #press #media #PasoRoblesDailyNews #EsteroBayNews #KSBY #president #gov #SmallBusiness #women #October #month #local #ShopSmall #CentralCoastJournal #family #gift #philanthropy #CA #California #Costco #nonprofit #blog #entrepreneur #WomanOwnedBusiness #veg #grow #produce #sustainable #ZeroWaste #Kroger #Ralphs #Costco #AmEx #foodwaste #health #disabled #jobs #team #food #foodie #green #innovation #vision #LGBT #Amazon #BigDill #BuyWomenOwned #CAMEO #QuickPickleKit

QuickPickleKit.com thanks Central Coast Journal for the Article

The Quick Pickle Kit team thanks Central Coast Journal for the article in July 2019:

Every year the Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates Small Business Week by honoring small business owners and their leadership abilities for the respective area. This year, MCSC's Women's Business Center client Andrea Wasko, and her partner, had the opportunity to be recognized and honored by the SBA and Congressman Salud Carbajal. Wasko & Gilbert are the developers of the Quick Pickle Kit, created in 1996. Their product brings back the once adored home canned pickles. The Quick Pickle Kit provides consumers with a quick, simple and natural way to make great tasting fresh pickles and/or other vegetables in just 3 days! Wasko & Gilbert say this is a "Big Dill" award for them which made International Pickle Week a bigger celebration for the business and their pickle fans! "Thank you to the SBA and MCSC's Women's Business Center for their continued support and resources," said Andrea. Being the first 100% woman-owned business to be awarded in San Luis Obispo, these partners are leading the way for women entrepreneurs in our county, and even our state.

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Quick Pickle Kit Celebrates Independence Day with Free Shipping on Amazon

Pete, the Patriotic Pickle by Casey Lowe

Order Quick Pickle Kit to make pickles for 4th of July BBQ or picnic! Celebrate Independence Day with FREE SHIPPING on our products on Amazon now until 6/26/19. 

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Quick Pickle Kit - make pickles that are Safe, Quick, Simple + Natural.

Quick Pickle Kit supports nonprofits + people with disabilities - www.QuickPickleKit.com.

Happy Statehood Day to our Croatian + Slovenian customers!

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Thank You from the Quick Pickle Kit team on Memorial Day

Thank you to the women and men who have served or currently serve our country - from the Quick Pickle Kit Team! #ThankYou #gratitude #MemorialDay #US #country #team #Army #Navy #Marines #AirForce #CoastGuard #dedication #sacrifice #service #women #men #troops #USA #protect #honor #integrity #QuickPickleKit

Quick Pickle Kit Celebrates Small Business Week, Awards + Announces Upcoming Events

Meaghan Gilbert, Keilah Smith, Georgianna + Andrea Wasko

The SBA awarded Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert, owners of Los Osos based Connoisseur Creations, Inc., their 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year for the SBA’s 15 county San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast region. This is a “Big Dill” for SLO as it is the first time that a business from San Luis Obispo County has received this award. Congressman Salud Carbajal, Keilah Smith, District Director for Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham and Supervisor Bruce Gibson also presented awards honoring Andrea and Meaghan.

Connoisseur Creations was selected because of their business philosophy of giving back and helping others. Connoisseur Creations donates part of the Quick Pickle Kit and Spice Packet sales on their website to nonprofit agencies and their products are assembled by disabled adults. QuickPickleKit.com promotes health and reduces food waste.

The Quick Pickle Kit team will celebrate being the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year all of 2019 until #SmallBusinessWeek 2020 when the next recipient will be named. Quick Pickle Kit is featured as the Executive Member of the Month at Costco until 5/31/19 in San Luis Obispo, CA.

The next holiday that Quick Pickle Kit will celebrate is International Pickle Week from 5/20 – 5/29. This is the start of summer + BBQ season… and you can’t have a burger without the pickles as they help with digestion to break down the fats in foods. #SLO #SLOCal #womanowned #values #integrity #kind #business #leader #centralcoast #US #SBA #award #news #media #PasoRoblesDailyNews #EsteroBayNews #KSBY #president #gov #SmallBusiness #women #local #SmallBusinessWeek #Mother #family #gift #CA #California #nonprofit #blog #entrepreneur #WomanOwnedBusiness #veg #grow #produce #sustainable #event #foodwaste #health #disabled #jobs #team #food #foodie #green #Congress #SaludCarbajal #Assembly #JordanCunningham #Supervisor #BruceGibson #philanthropy #socialentrepreneur #innovation #vision #LGBT #BigDill #celebrate #MothersDay #MemorialDay #HuffPost #BBQ #summer #holiday #AAUW #QuickPickleKit

SBA + Elected Officials Present Quick Pickle Kit Team with Awards

Dawn Golik (SBA), Andrea Wasko + Meaghan Gilbert (QuickPickleKit.com) and Congressman Salud Carbajal

The SBA awarded Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert, owners of Los Osos based Connoisseur Creations, Inc., their 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year for the SBA’s 15 county San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast region. This is a “Big Dill” for SLO as it is the first time that a business from San Luis Obispo County has received this award. Congressman Salud Carbajal, Keilah Smith, District Director for Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham and Supervisor Bruce Gibson also presented awards honoring Andrea and Meaghan.

“The SBA is proud to recognize Andrea and Meaghan as our 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year,” said Fresno District Director Dawn Golik. “Connoisseur Creations is a great success story about how SBA programs including Women Business Centers, provide free assistance to help woman owned companies start up, scale up, and succeed.” Connoisseur Creations will continue to celebrate National Small Business Week through May 11 and their SBA award for the remainder of 2019.

Connoisseur Creations was selected because of their business philosophy of giving back and helping others. Connoisseur Creations donates part of the Quick Pickle Kit and Spice Packet sales on their website to nonprofit agencies and their products are assembled by disabled adults. QuickPickleKit.com promotes health and reduces food waste.

Established in 1996, Connoisseur Creations’ flagship product, the Quick Pickle Kit, uses 4th generation recipes from Andrea’s family. The Quick Pickle Kit is safe, quick, simple and natural way for consumers to pickle any vegetable. #SLO #SLOCal #womanowned #values #integrity #kind #business #leader #centralcoast #US #SBA #award #news #press #media #PasoRoblesDailyNews #EsteroBayNews #KSBY #president #gov #SmallBusiness #women #local #SmallBusinessWeek #Mother #family #gift #CA #California #nonprofit #blog #entrepreneur #WomanOwnedBusiness #veg #grow #produce #sustainable #foodwaste #health #disabled #jobs #team #food #foodie #green #innovation #vision #LGBT #BigDill #QuickPickleKit

Quick Pickle Kit Celebrates International Pickle Week

International Pickle Week is a 10-day long celebration held in the US each year. It spans Memorial Day weekend, which is the start to summer. Specials at http://www.quickpicklekit.com/buy-now.html FREE SHIPPING More Info: www.QuickPickleKit.com. #QuickPickleKit #PickleJuice #InternationalPickleWeek #Pickled #Pickle #MakeYourOwn #DIY #gift #promo #sale #BuyNow #FreeShipping #Cooks #Cook #CooksInfo #celebrate #MemorialDay #ThursdayThoughts #PowerWomen2017 #Summer #US

#QuickPickleKit welcomes new retailers across the US

#QuickPickleKit welcomes new retailers across the US.  There is still time to offer our products to your customers this year.  Contact us at www.QuickPickleKit.com #QuickPickleKit.