Smoothie King's pickle smoothie with Grillo's Pickles sparks debate on food trend overreach
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Hau Chu
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Summary
The article discusses the recent trend of pickle-flavored products, focusing on Smoothie King's new pickle smoothie collaboration with Grillo's Pickles. The author expresses love for traditional pickles but criticizes the overextension of pickle flavors into inappropriate products like smoothies, beer, and hydration packets, arguing that some things should remain as they are.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledI love pickles. But enough is enough.
The dill pickle is perfect. It's a great snack on its own, fried up, or as a topping on burgers, sandwiches and more.
The self-service pickle bar at Silver Spring's Parkway Deli is a sacred space in my heart.
However, the recent prevalence of pickles has left a sour taste in my mouth. (Sorry.)
Smoothie King of all places is the latest to serve its own pickled
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