A bold, zesty, crunchy, spreadable delight crafted from real dill pickles, savory spices, and a creamy blend of cream cheese and white beans.
Christopher Columbus (yes, that one) brought along Amerigo Vespucci (Amerigo = America). Amerigo was a pickle peddler in Spain who knew the benefits of stocking ships with enough pickles to help prevent scurvy during their voyage.
The phrase “in a pickle” was first introduced by Shakespeare in his play, The Tempest. The quotes read, “How cam’st thou in this pickle?” and “I have been in such a pickle.
The Roman general Julius Caesar was said to have fed pickles to his troops, believing they would make them stronger.
Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, supposedly credited her health and good looks to her love of pickles.
