The Country Cottage — Local services in Jim Thorpe

While this store sells great gifts, pottery, candles and more, the real treasure is back by the register. It’s a wall of pickles. Packaged in Ball jars with a paper tag held on by twine, these are some of the best homemade pickles you’ll ever taste. Besides delicious dills, there are spicy pickles, pickled green beans, garlic, asparagus, salsas and more. Now you understand why the sign out front says “Home of the Blue Ribbon Pickle.” The very friendly owner (locally known simply as “The Pickle Lady” makes all of these the pickles herself. When I was in this area a few years ago, I found myself lugging a heavy bag of pickle jars around with me. This visit was no different. Even in subzero temperatures, it was worth it! It’s hard not to buy one of everything. For those who don’t want to carry many jars of pickles up and down the hills of Jim Thorpe, she told me she also ships. I hope to take her up on that offer. I just wish she had a website instead of...

The Best Pickles!!! A storm caused us to change our plans and we couldn't stay long enough for this shop to be open. I asked if there was another location to purchase, and she said..."I will be making more products tomorrow. Here's my # let me know when you can stop by." This is a whole new level of customer service. We happily picked up our pickles, salsa, dry rub, and blueberry jam! This is a MUST STOP in Jim Thorpe!...

I loved exploring this little shop, my daughter (2) asked to go in when she smelled the wonderful fragrances as we were walking by. We enjoyed a quick chat with the shopkeeper and ended up purchasing raspberry and blackberry jams (my favorite and my daughters favorite berries respectively). They did not disappoint! So good, I can’t wait to stop by again, though next time I might need to grab a...