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# Pickles
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/kitchen-curious-with-vivian-howard/episode/pickles-lppbpg/
- Published: 2025-11-04T15:01:43.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-03T05:30:14.000Z
- Description: Vivian makes pickling easy, gut-friendly, affordable—and even fun at a pickle fest.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, Season 1, Episode 105, #ZZZ_Episode_81537386-587c-4c94-86d4-caf7259709be, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_d9d9fa2f-bea5-424c-bba3-1613e89188da, #v1.16

Vivian breaks down the basics of pickling, turning bagged salad into kraut and saving money while supporting digestive health. With Christine, she explores vinegar options and debates fermented vs. vinegar pickles. A trip to the Mt. Olive Pickle Festival offers laughs and quick pickle insights. Back in the kitchen, Vivian shares her essential pickled tomato recipe—aka Red Weapons.