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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
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Denise
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Jan 30 2024 : 07:12:13 AM
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How come the sweet and sour flavor of pickles is called bread and butter? Turns out there’s an interesting story behind it.
According to Katie Baker, the tale begins in Streator, Illinois, with Omar and Cora Fanning, a couple who turned adversity into opportunity. The Fannings, known for raising cucumbers, found themselves in a tough spot one season. Whether the weather was bad, or the economy was tough, I don’t know, but apparently they had a lot of undersized cucumbers. In a stroke of resourcefulness, Mr. Fanning decided to utilize those small cucumbers, previously considered waste, to create a side business.
The Fannings' pickles were not just a hit; they became a phenomenon. Mrs. Fanning was able to barter these pickles with her local grocer for essentials like bread and butter – a practice that gave this unique pickle its name. Marketed as both "old-fashioned" and the "latest thing," their popularity surged from the Midwest to the South, where they remain a beloved staple.
The significance of bread and butter pickles goes beyond their unique taste. As Joe Baker from Greeneville, Tennessee, recalls, during times when preservation was key, anything sweetened and preserved was a treat. Bread and butter pickles, with their delightful mix of sweetness and tang, became a coveted addition to meals, especially for those who could only afford cheaper cuts of meat.
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2024 : 07:19:17 AM
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| That is fascinating! I used to not like bread and butter pickles, but I love them now. Thanks for sharing that story! |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
759 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2024 : 07:20:37 AM
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| I love this story Denise, thanks for sharing! |
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Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
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Posted - Jan 30 2024 : 08:19:34 AM
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| How interesting Denise I never knew that either, I love Bread and Butter Pickles. |
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Debbie
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9436 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2024 : 7:49:49 PM
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| Necessity is the mother of invention!! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2024 : 6:22:44 PM
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| I wondered why they were called bread and butter pickles - now I know LOL! Thanks for sharing, Denise! |
~Heather
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