Kuhne American Giant Gherkins

I have to confess here & now that I love a good gherkin & have tried many different varieties over the years. I've found some jars at 50p (in the local pound shop) & have paid as much as £3 for others but now I think I've found the perfect ones for me at Tesco for £1.67. Gherkins seem to come in 2 basic types - either sweet or rather bitter - but these Kuhne American ones have, in my opinion, the perfect taste because although they have some sweetness the spices add a little tartness which is a great combination. The net weight of the jar is 970g whilst the drained weight is 530g & I normally find there are 7 good sized ...  Read the complete review

It was McDonalds (the house of the devil) that started off my love affair with the gherkin. Affectionately known as "greenies" these were the things that were removed from all my mates' burgers and passed over to me to devour. I absolutely loved them and could not get enough. I stopped eating at McDonalds a few years ago and my taste for gherkins subsided until I met my other half. Whilst she does not eat them her parents do and whilst eating round their house one evening I stumbled across the "greenie" and the rest, as they say, is history. I have sampled loads of different types of gherkins and have now identified the perfect ...  Read the complete review