Labor Day usually brings us together over a lot of food, much of it rich with lots of flavors. Bring some piquant zip to the spread with the lift of pickles. But not just dill spears or round, flabby sweet slices. No, I want to see displays that include several different types of pickles. Although they are fun to make, we have access to food from many cultures here, pickles included. So go round up some of your favorites and create an enticing display. If you’re skeptical about featuring pickles, here are some ideas. You can use a few little bowls of different pickles and set them next to cheese, charcuterie, and crackers. Pickles are a natural here. If you’re planning on serving sandwiches or setting up a sandwich-making station, include a few types of pickles that will complement them.
Make your Labor Day spread piquant with pickles

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