QuickPickleKit.com team thanks SBA funded MCSC!

MCSC/WBC Success Story

The Quick Pickle Kit team thanks SBA funded Mission Community Services Corporation (MCSC) and the Women’s Business Center (WBC) for contributing to the QuickPickleKit.com success. We couldn’t have done it without you!

PRESS RELEASE from MCSC: Thursday, November 14th is National Pickle Day, and what better way to celebrate than with our local success the Quick Pickle Kit! Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert founders of the Quick Pickle Kit were awarded the SBA's Small Business of the Year, 2019 and are former clients of the Women's Business Center. Celebrate National Pickle Day Today!

The Quick Pickle Kit blog + our social media links Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest show the highlights of this year. LIKE or FOLLOW us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Blog to keep posted on upcoming news + events.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Pickle any vegetable in a fraction of the time + with minimal effort - reduce food waste

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

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

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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QuickPickleKit.com Celebrates National Pickle Day by saying Thank You!

Thank You from the Quick Pickle Kit team

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

We wouldn’t be where we are today without the support of our collaborative partners, press + customers - Thank you! The Quick Pickle Kit blog + our social media links Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest show the highlights of this year.

LIKE or FOLLOW us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Blog to keep posted on upcoming news + events.

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.

Sign-up for our Mailing List at the bottom of QuickPickleKit.com to keep posted on news.

We are grateful that we are able to provide jobs for disabled adults and to support schools + nonprofits.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Pickle any vegetable in a fraction of the time + with minimal effort - reduce food waste

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

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

Thank you to our customers, partners + media for your continued support! 

#KSBY #EsteroBayNews #NewTimes #Congress #NewTimes #Tribune #SaludCarbajal #Assembly #JordanCunningham #Supervisor #BruceGibson #socialentrepreneur #KVEC #NPR #SLO #PasoRoblesDailyNews #MCSC #SBA #news #press #DIY #thankyou #gratitude #nonprofit #disabled #vegetable #CentralCoast #business #cooking #pickled #pickling #farm #health #healthy #diet #veg #gift #school #education #cookbook #vegetarian #female #women #SmallBusiness #local #ShopSmall #family #philanthropy #fundraising #entrepreneur #success #produce #sustainable #foodwaste #disability #food #foodie #innovation #WomanOwned #business #cook #Thanksgiving #NationalPickleDay #SLOVeg #WindmillFarms #DanaAdobe #YSU #Talley #LosOsos #QuickPickleKit

National Pickle Day Press Release from Women's Business Center!

WBC Press Release

PRESS RELEASE from MCSC: Thursday, November 14th is National Pickle Day, and what better way to celebrate than with our local success the Quick Pickle Kit! Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert founders of the Quick Pickle Kit were awarded the SBA's Small Business of the Year, 2019 and are former clients of the Women's Business Center. Celebrate National Pickle Day Today!

The Quick Pickle Kit team thanks SBA funded Women’s Business Center (WBC) and Mission Community Services Corporation (MCSC) for contributing to the QuickPickleKit.com success. We couldn’t have done it without you!

The Quick Pickle Kit blog + our social media links Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest show the highlights of this year. LIKE or FOLLOW us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Blog to keep posted on upcoming news + events.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Pickle any vegetable in a fraction of the time + with minimal effort - reduce food waste

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

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

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.

Sign-up for our Mailing List at the bottom of QuickPickleKit.com to keep posted on news.
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QuickPickleKit.com is honored to be included in Central Coast Journal

Central Coast Journal Cover

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.

QuickPickleKit.com supports nonprofits + schools + provides jobs for disabled adults. More info: www.QuickPickleKit.com. #community #local #people #difference #magazine #journal #CentralCoastJournal #MCSC #SaludCarbajal #congress #BigDill #pickle #pickles #womanowned #business #women #female #canning #homemade #entrepreneur #USA #US #SBA #CentralCoast #July #SLO #SLOCal #California #veg #DIY #craft #artisanal #food #weekend #canning #eat #recipe #land #landconservancy #BlakeShelton #LWV #partner #shop #local #Saturday #Sunday #family #win #award #home #cookbook #cook #leader #press #media #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.

QuickPickleKit.com supports nonprofits + schools + provides jobs for disabled adults. More info: www.QuickPickleKit.com. #community #local #people #difference #magazine #journal #CentralCoastJournal #MCSC #SaludCarbajal #congress #BigDill #pickle #pickles #womanowned #business #award #women #female #canning #homemade #entrepreneur #USA #US #SBA #CentralCoast #July #SLO #SLOCal #California #veg #DIY #craft #artisanal #food #weekend #canning #eat #recipe #partner #shop #local #Saturday #Sunday #family #win #award #home #cookbook #cook #leader #QuickPickleKit

California Association for Micro Enterprise Opportunity – QuickPickleKit.com Success Story

Thanks to MCSC Women’s Business Center for sharing Andrea and Meaghan’s story!

Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert of Los Osos, California launched their flagship product, the Quick Pickle Kit after starting their Woman-Owned Small Business Connoisseur Creations in 1996. After struggling with weight issues, Andrea wanted to develop a healthy alternative snack that would help people in similar situations. The Quick Pickle Kit is a safe Quick, Simple, Natural way to make delicious pickles in the comfort of your own home.

Using 100-year-old family recipes, Andrea and Meaghan were able to create a healthy, low-sodium, low- calorie, hunger satisfying and delicious snack. Connoisseur Creations values their local community by providing jobs to developmentally challenged adults and by donating 10% of its proceeds to nonprofit agencies.

Andrea first sought out help from MCSC Women’s Business center back in 2007. The WBC was able to assist Connoisseur Creations by helping them in settling into their new headquarters in the Central Coast and connecting them with proper production facilities. With Andrea’s small business expertise, she was quickly recruited to be a consultant for MCSC Women’s business center. For 6 years, Andrea helped local entrepreneurs kick-start their businesses, providing her small business expertise to Central Coast small business owners and entrepreneurs.

For over 30 years now, Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert have been developing and launching new products. “We are grateful to the SBA and MCSC’s Women’s Business Center for their support of QuickPickleKit.com,” said Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert. “We are honored to be recognized as the SBA’s 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year and appreciate the opportunity to advocate for other women-owned businesses,”. With Andrea’s drive, leadership and consulting experience along with Meaghan’s innovation and new product development expertise, this dynamic duo was bound to be an entrepreneurial success. Congratulations! More: QuickPickleKit.com #success #story #women #SBA #award #womanowned #business #smallbusiness #shopsmall #philanthropy #pickle #canning #job #recipe #health #weightloss #diet #snack #hunger #asset #struggle #overcome #weight #PickleWeek #nonprofit #development #challenge #BonAppetit #delicious #home #family #local #community #California #consult #expert #consultant #kickstart #CentralCoast #production #produce #headquarter #expertise #entrepreneur #knowledge #QuickPickleKit

A True Success, Andrea Wasko & Meaghan Gilbert of Connoisseur Creations

Every successful business starts with an idea. For over 50 years the Small Business Week has recognized the importance of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Statistically speaking, small business owners contribute over half of America’s workforce. It is important to recognize the impact of these outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners as they are a driving force for our country.

Coincidentally, during this year’s Small Business Week, MCSC’s Women’s Business Center had the honor of being a part of a local success story. Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert of Connoisseur Creations Inc. received the SBA’s 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year award on May 6th, 2019!

Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert of Los Osos, California launched their flagship product, the Quick Pickle Kit after starting their Woman-Owned Small Business Connoisseur Creations in 1996. After struggling with weight issues, Andrea wanted to develop a healthy alternative snack that would help people in similar situations. The Quick Pickle Kit is a safe Quick, Simple, Natural way to make delicious pickles in the comfort of your own home. Using 100-year-old family recipes, Andrea and Meaghan were able to create a healthy, low-sodium, low- calorie, hunger satisfying and delicious snack. Connoisseur Creations values their local community by providing jobs to developmentally challenged adults and by donating 10% of its proceeds to nonprofit agencies.

Andrea first sought out help from MCSC Women’s Business center back in 2007. The WBC was able to assist Connoisseur Creations by helping them in settling into their new headquarters in the Central Coast and connecting them with proper production facilities. With Andrea’s small business expertise, she was quickly recruited to be a consultant for MCSC Women’s business center. For 6 years, Andrea helped local entrepreneurs kick-start their businesses, providing her small business expertise to Central Coast small business owners and entrepreneurs.

For over 30 years now, Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert have been developing and launching new products. “We are grateful to the SBA and MCSC’s Women’s Business Center for their support of QuickPickleKit.com,” said Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert. “We are honored to be recognized as the SBA’s 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year and appreciate the opportunity to advocate for other women-owned businesses,”. With Andrea’s drive, leadership and consulting experience along with Meaghan’s innovation and new product development expertise, this dynamic duo was bound to be an entrepreneurial success. Congratulations! More: QuickPickleKit.com #success #story #women #SBA #award #womanowned #business #smallbusiness #shopsmall #philanthropy #pickle #canning #jobs #recipe #health #weightloss #diet #snack #hunger #asset #struggle #overcome #weight #PickleWeek #nonprofit #development #challenge #BonAppetit #delicious #home #family #local #community #California #consult #expert #consultant #kickstart #CentralCoast #production #produce #headquarter #expertise #entrepreneur #knowledge #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

SBA To Present QuickPickleKit.com with Award on May 6

The SBA will present Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert with their 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year award at 1:30 pm on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the County Government Center 1055 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, 4th Floor Conference Room #454. The award presentation event is open to the media.

We are grateful that Congressman Salud Carbajal, Keilah Smith, District Director for Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham and Supervisor Bruce Gibson will be honoring us at this award ceremony.

Established in 1996, Connoisseur Creations’ flagship product, the Quick Pickle Kit, uses recipes handed down through Andrea’s family and is sold online and at local retailers. The Quick Pickle Kit is safe, quick, simple and natural and consumers can use the kit to pickle any vegetable. Connoisseur Creations donates part of the Quick Pickle Kit and Spice Packet sales on their website to local nonprofit agencies and their products are assembled by disabled adults.

“Meaghan and I are grateful to the SBA, and Mission Community Services Corporation’s Women’s Business Center for their support of Connoisseur Creations,” said Andrea Wasko. “We are honored to be recognized as the SBA’s 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year, and appreciate the opportunity to advocate for other women owned businesses.”

Connoisseur Creations used assistance from SBA funded Mission Community Services Corporation’s Women’s Business Center to make critical decisions about their company’s operations, which allowed the business to run more effectively and efficiently.

“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.” National Small Business Week will be observed May 5-11, 2019, with events in Washington, D.C., around the country and online. #womanowned #SmallBusiness #women #local #SmallBusinessWeek #food #eat #Mom #Mother #gift #weightloss #SBA #CA #California #nonprofit #business #press #media #news #entrepreneur #family #WomanOwnedBusiness #veg #grow #SLO #sustainable #foodwaste #health #shopsmall #disabled #jobs #innovation #economy #vision #leader #LGBTQ #Congress #Assembly #Supervisor #QuickPickleKit

Quick Pickle Kit Team Named SBA’s 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year

Release Date: April 15, 2019 

 Contact: victor.bribiesca@sba.gov

Release Number: 19-415

U.S. Small Business Administration Recognizes San Luis Obispo County Women Entrepreneurs as 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year

SBA To Present Award on May 6th in San Luis Obispo

FRESNO – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert, owners of Los Osos based Connoisseur Creations, Inc., as the SBA’s 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year for the SBA’s 15 county San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast region. 

The SBA will present Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert with their Small Business Persons of the Year award at 1:30 pm on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the County Government Center 1055 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, 4th Floor Conference Room #454. The award presentation event is open to the media.

Established in 1996, Connoisseur Creations’ flagship product, the Quick Pickle Kit, uses recipes handed down through Andrea’s family and is sold on Amazon and at local retailers. The Quick Pickle Kit is Safe, Quick, Simple and Natural and consumers can use the kit to pickle any vegetable. QuickPickleKit.com promotes health and reduces food waste. Connoisseur Creations donates part of the Quick Pickle Kit’s sales to local nonprofit agencies, and their products are assembled by disabled adults. 

“Meaghan and I are grateful to the SBA, and Mission Community Services Corporation’s Women’s Business Center for their support of Connoisseur Creations,” said Andrea Wasko. “We are honored to be recognized as the SBA’s 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year, and appreciate the opportunity to advocate for other women owned businesses,” said Wasko. 

Connoisseur Creations used assistance from SBA funded Mission Community Services Corporation’s Women’s Business Center to make critical decisions about their company’s operations, which allowed the business to run more effectively and efficiently. 

“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.” 

National Small Business Week will be observed May 5-11, 2019, with events in Washington, D.C., around the country and online. 

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration 

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Quick Pickle Kit Receives 2018 Best Of Los Osos Award

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October 18, 2018
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Quick Pickle Kit Receives 2018 Best Of Los Osos Award 

Los Osos Award Program Honors The Quick Pickle Kit’s Achievements 

LOS OSOS -- The 2018 Best of Los Osos Award in the Food Products Supplier category is awarded to the Quick Pickle Kit. Each year, this award is presented to a local company that enhances the positive image of small business through service to their customers and to their community. The Quick Pickle Kit is a great example of social entrepreneurship and willingness to give back. 

The Quick Pickle Kit is a safe, quick, simple and natural way to make pickles that are ready to enjoy in just a few days. You can pickle any vegetable! Pickles made with the Quick Pickle Kit are a healthy, low-sodium, low-calorie, crunchy and satiating snack. Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert, who have been developing and launching new products for over 30 years at companies including Apple Computer, Boston Scientific, Cisco Systems and Eli Lilly, developed this innovative product. They utilized Georgianna’s (Andrea’s Mother who lives in Hermitage, PA) recipes that have been in the family for over 100 years. “I started canning vegetables at a young age with my Mother in Pennsylvania. She always stressed the importance of not wasting food and referred to people around the world who didn’t have enough food. She must have learned this concept from her grandparents, who were immigrants from Eastern Europe. When the garden was ready, we had an overabundance of vegetables that needed to be enjoyed or preserved. We canned the vegetables before they went bad and stored them in the fruit cellar for months until they were ready,” states Wasko. 

Once Andrea made her home in California, she looked for pickles that were crispy, not too salty or vinegary and great tasting. She couldn’t find any and her busy schedule rarely left her with time to make pickles using traditional laborious canning methods. Determined to enjoy pickles, she developed the Quick Pickle Kit. Their FDA-approved process for safety yields great tasting crunchy pickles in a fraction of the time and with minimal effort. Pickling with the Quick Pickle Kit is a perfect way to reduce food waste and first time picklers will find this kit easy to use. 

The Quick Pickle Kit contains a reusable 2L (1/2 gal) sealing European glass jar, a 44-page recipe/instructional book, a reusable gasket and three premeasured packets of seasonings. Our products make great gifts for people who like to pickle or can, cook, the DIYer, vegetarian, vegan, dieter, snacker and gardener. Unique gift for wedding, housewarming, hostess, holiday and a fun activity the family can do together. 

Nonprofits and schools can now utilize the Quick Pickle Kit and Spice Packets as a healthy fundraising tool. The Quick Pickle Kit team is proud to have their products assembled by adults with disabilities. Contact Quick Pickle Kit to collaborate to fundraise and/or reduce food waste. Thank you for your support! 

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