Pickled Crispy Beans by Tillen Farms Highly Recommended by the Peachy's Pantry Panel of Whom You Know! We are Kicking Off Coverage of Tillen Farms!!!
Pickled anything sends me and my friend into a feeding frenzy. So to learn about Tillen Farms and its line of pickled vegetables was greatly welcomed. This Farm in Washington produces the finest and highest quality vegetables that are pickled in a special brine. Really all I needed to do was crack open the jar and dive in however, their recommendations sounded so scrumptious that I gave some a shot. Using them in a martini as a swizzle stick was genius. It added a signature style of how I presented my martinis. Plus, it was the most tasty combination. The other idea I had on my own was to use them in a nicoise salad adding some pep.
I've never tried pickled crispy beans before in my life. Tillen Farms' has introduced my palate to something new and exciting! You can use these hot and spicy crispy beans as a swizzle stick in a Bloody Mary or wrapped in sliced meats as an appetizer. They even taste good as a snack on their own! They have no fat and only 15 calories per serving. You will have no guilt when snacking on these! Best of all, they are grown and bottled right here in the USA!
We love Tillen Farms, they have the best line of pickled veggies. We love them to snack on or add to our favorite adult drink. We especially love Tillen Farms Pickled Crispy Beans. Not something you see every day, these Crispy Beans are fresh and flavorful. They pack a little punch of hot flavor and actually crunch when you eat them. We tried them in our Bloody Mary and couldn't get enough. We almost ate the whole jar, and with since they are low cal, low carb and zero sugar, why not!
"Eat your beans." How many times did I hear that as a kid and squirm or argue, or try to hide said beans in my napkin? Well, no more - I'm eating beans of my own free will these days, and (get this!) ENJOYING them! How did this miraculous change come about? Easy: Tillen Farms' Pickled Crispy Beans! Seriously, these tasty treats will make you forget all about your previously conceived notions of beans. As their name suggests, they are delightfully crispy, and the pickling does wonders to the taste! They are great on their own as a snack, but would also work well in salads or other dishes. And even better - they are low calorie, fat free, and cholesterol-free! What's not to like?
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One of our original two varieties and a bestseller since 1984, Tillen Farms Hot ‘N Spicy Beans are harvested during a brief period in mid-summer. We select only the straightest beans since most beans tend to be long and gnarled. In fact, we only use about 25%(!) of what comes in and we recycle the balance. Our select beans are cleaned, trimmed at both ends, blanched and carefully hand packed so there is no breakage. Possessing the greatest amount of heat, these are widely revered and enjoyed as the world's greatest swizzle sticks for Bloody Mary's, the same as are used by leading white table cloth restaurants and clubs across the country! For best results, refrigerate before serving.
Serve chilled on a platter with other Tillen Farms selections for delicious and healthy hors d'oeuvres.
Toss warm, blanched red potatoes with a good wine vinegar and let cool. Then mix Hot and Spicy Beans, Tillen Farms Sweet Bells, extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper, and diced parsley for a wonderful cold potato & green bean salad.
Place one stalk in a Bloody Mary for a classic swizzle stick!
Save the juice for a little extra zing in a Martini.
All Natural * Fat-Free * Cholesterol-Free
Gluten-Free * Low Carb * Low Calorie
Kosher Certified
Ingredients:
Green beans, water, vinegar, salt, sugar, garlic, dill, spices.
About Tillen Farms
Tim and Helen Metzger have created Tillen Farms to continue a delicious tradition first begun by the Hogue family over forty years ago in the fertile, volcanic soil of the Yakima Valley of Washington State. From this rich soil, irrigated by pure river water running down the Cascade Mountains, come some of America's finest vegetables and fruits.
In 1987, Tim met and began working with Gary Hogue who along with his brother Mike, had a small canning operation near their Hogue Cellars winery that had been started years earlier. Tim had a background in specialty foods and was engaged as Hogue’s national sales agent to expand the veggie business while Gary and Mike grew their award-winning Hogue Cellars wine label. This relationship developed over 15 years. In late 2001, The Hogue Cellars announced plans to sell the business to Vincor, Canada’s largest wine distributor and owners of many impressive labels including: Inniskillin, RH Phillips and Toasted Head.) Realizing that the Hogue Farms brand didn't fit into their long term strategy, Vincor offered Tim the opportunity to purchase the business with the understanding he would eventually change the label. Tim agreed and founded Metzger Specialty Brands in late 2002. The new brand name, Tillen Farms, was introduced to the trade in early 2004 and continues the great tradition of the Hogue Farms pickled vegetable line. While new varieties have since been added, all the original recipes, packing facility and commitment to excellence remain the same as before.
Lots of folks have asked about the origin of the new Tillen Farms brand name. When faced with the unenviable task of changing a brand name that had been in the market for 20 years, Tim and Helen pondered over it for months. They conducted formal and informal focus groups and perused detailed maps of the Yakima Valley, searching for a name that would reflect the quality and simplicity of the product, the "family" nature of the business, and that tilling the soil is an honorable profession. Tim and Helen's talented packaging designer and friend, Betty Slater, said, "since you're doing this business with the support of your family, take your initials and put them together." Over lunch, she took the first 2 letters from (Ti)m, 2 letters from daughter Ji(ll)'s name, and 2 letters from Hel(en), to create "Tillen". Thanks, Betty!
