I enjoy pickles from Kosher delicatessens in New York most of all, both the sour and half-sour varieties, as well as pickles from barrels, especially from the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan.

I also enjoy homemade pickles from my cousin. My great-grandfather used to make his own homemade pickles as well.

For a taste of New York pickles away from New York, I enjoy Ba-Tampte pickles, which come in such flavors as half-sour and garlic. One can find them in the refrigerated section of supermarkets and farmer’s markets. Ba-Tampte pickles come from the Canarsie section of Brooklyn in New York.

However, I do enjoy Claussen pickles but was disappointed when they discontinued their burger-sized pickle chips.

I enjoy whole pickles, pickle chips, pickle spears, and other forms of pickles, whether dill, sweet, garlic or virtually any other kind of pickle. I enjoy eating them straight, but I also enjoy pickles on hamburgers and with Kosher pastrami and corned beef sandwiches.

Mmmm...pickles...