Valentine's Day offerings have come a long way. Sure, some people still stick to the classics. There's something timeless about a box of chocolates or a dozen roses. Some people have realized that the price tags on the traditional offerings have gone way up, though. Also, whether the internet cares to admit it or not, not everyone likes flowers and/or chocolate.
For those looking for something different, we've seen some wild ideas come out. There are plushie bouquets, jerky bouquets, rosé bouquets, and more. One company has decided to up the ante for lovers of a sour, salty snack. Thanks to Grillo's Pickles, you can now gift your favorite pickle addict a fresh pickle bouquet. The brand, dedicated to its use of all natural ingredients, has brought together cucumbers, salt, dill, garlic, water, grape leaves, and vinegar to bring you a tasty treat that will hit all your snacking spots this Valentine's Day.
It's no secret that pickles have been having a major moment. Pickle-based foods and drinks have been immensely popular in recent years.
Everyone from Thomas Jefferson to Snooki has professed their love for pickles. That said, they aren't the very first thing that comes to mind when you think romance.
The people at Grillo's Pickles are looking to change just that. The Boston-based pickle company has come out with the latest in alternative Valentine's Day offerings.
Grillo's has a long history in pickles. Founder and CEO Travis Grillo started the company 10 years ago, selling pickles made from a 100-year-old family recipe from a pushcart in Boston Common.
The tradition turned into a multimillion-dollar business for Grillo over the course of a decade. The Grillo's Pickles brand is now sold in grocery stores around the country.
Grillo's even has a beer collaboration! The company teamed up with Down the Road Brewery to create Sam-Sam the Pickle Man, a spicy dill-pickle sour beer brewed with Grillo's Pickles.
Now the good pickle connoisseurs are getting in on the Valentine's Day game. They've created their very own pickle bouquet.
Now here's what's really interesting. Grillo's isn't selling these beautiful bad boys itself.
Instead, Grillo's is offering instructions on how to make your own pickle bouquet. All you have to do is head over to your local supermarket and grab your favorite variety of Grillo's, some wooden skewers, and a few items for garnish.
Grillo's own creation shows cloves of garlic and peppers. The company is encouraging fans to get creative in a big way.
Travis explained the idea behind the edible DIY masterpieces: "We’ve always had fun involving pickles around all types of holidays and we felt pickles needed a little more love during Valentine’s Day. We know there are a lot of pickle lovers out there that would love nothing more than to get a Valentine’s Day gift loaded with their favorite snack."
Aside from being a sour and salty surprise, there are benefits, too. "Not only is a pickle bouquet more beautiful than a dozen red roses, and healthier than a standard box of chocolate, it’s also far more creative."
If you think the idea might be too far-fetched even for the biggest pickle lover, you'd be wrong. Grillo's already has so many fans into the idea of getting pickles from the people they love.
As Valentine's Day approaches, we'll be watching to see how everyone's attempts at pickle bouquets come out. It feels like it'll be a big dill this year.
