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Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard

Pickles

Kitchen Curious is an approachable food series where chef Vivian Howard digs into the questions we all face when we cook. From mastering cast iron to making the most of your freezer, Vivian uses simple recipes, grocery runs, and field trips to show how tradition, science, and creativity come together in the kitchen. It's a lively exploration of everyday cooking using ordinary ingredients.

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Pickles

Season 1 Episode 105 | 26m 46s | CC

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.

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