Since I was a kid I was always traumatized by pickles...til this day I can't stand them. No matter where I go...if I order any kind of sandwich...there is always a pickle on the side!!! When did this start...who decided to start it...and why doesn't it say "Served with pickle" on the damn menu?!?!?!?!?
2006-09-04 17:31:46 · 9 answers · asked by L-Train 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The salt and acidity cut through the fat from the cheese or meat on the sandwich. It is meant as a palate cleanser and not to continue to traumatize you. My dad HATES them too....
This was more than likely started in early Deli's in New York, Boston, Philly, etc.
I would from this point on assume that any time you order a sandwich while dining out, that a pickle will be added.... insist that it does not come with your meal and ask your server to make sure you don't get one.
Hope that this answer helps clear things up for you. And sorry for the inconvenience.
PS: I hope that I didn't sound sarcastic, I just wanted to give a clear answer :-)
2006-09-04 17:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
can I have your pickle if your not eating it?
I think it has to do with some concept in western cooking that you should have something green on your plate. Since pickles are easiest to store, they are the easiest green thing you can serve. If they didn't serve pickles they would probably serve parsley instead, and then I'd have to hunt you down since I love pickles and hate parsley :)
2006-09-05 00:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you seriously need therapy to help you deal with the pickle monster...and most menus that I have seen do state somewhere that the sandwiches are served with pickles, chips, drink, whatever....usually it is under the main heading, not with the actual product....besides...pickles are good with grilled cheese sandwiches...
2006-09-05 00:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by mjboog2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is there to cleanse the pallet. if you ask to remove the pickle while ordering they will not put it on there for you.
2006-09-05 00:37:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just ask them to hold the pickle next time....personally, i enjoy the free side!
2006-09-05 00:37:44 · answer #5 · answered by moondancer629 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you actually have a disorder, pickle-a-phobia... It's sad, don't worry your not the only one. Look here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUk_3eKL9Xk
2006-09-05 00:37:42 · answer #6 · answered by idk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are????
Then again, I never go anywhere and order grilled cheese sandwiches... I make them at home..........
2006-09-05 00:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good point
2006-09-05 00:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by amberharris20022000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for the two points
2006-09-05 00:37:13 · answer #9 · answered by brucy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋