I grew up just a hop skip away from the fruit belt region & the Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt of Ontario. Surrounded by fruit trees and fields of corn, I developed an avid curiosity for food and a strong appreciation for the farmers who feed us. 

I was raised in an Eastern European home; a descendant of generations of farmers. Pickling cucumbers, beets & cabbage was an annual ritual in our home. The kitchen was constantly abuzz with something boiling on the stove or pasteurizing in the oven. As a child I took for granted the benefits of eating pickled and fermented vegetables. Only years later did I come to realize and fully appreciate the way it improved my overall health. I've always been fascinated by different types of food and in my teen years I was known as the one who would ask others at the lunch table "whatcha eat'n?" As an adult I am constantly experimenting with food and creating new recipes to share with family and friends. 

After nearly 20 years in the pickle industry on the offshore sourcing side, and being known as the 'Pickle Princess', I wanted to find a way to showcase our Canadian-grown and Canadian-made pickles. In May of 2020, the years of planning finally came to fruition. In the middle of a global pandemic (not part of the 5 yr plan) I launched my own brand. I named it PICKLED CANADIAN in honour of the Canadian farmers who grow them and the Canadian producer who pickles them. I made it my mission to promote and celebrate full sour pickles.  

Our full sour pickles are ALL NATURAL and have NO preservatives added. Being a naturally fermented product, they are a great source of PROBIOTICS. They're made by a second-generation pickler using traditional small batch barrel brining methods. 

We hope you like them as much as we do!