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Paterson's Dr. Pickle 'Dills' Returns To Rutherford's Farmers' Market

PATERSON, N.J. — There's a secret to good pickles, a third-generation expert from Paterson told customers Wednesday during the opening day at the Rutherford Farmers' Market.

Josh aka Dr. Pickle, is based out of Paterson and is a third generation pickle maker. He said the secret to a good pickle was the right spice and quality cucumbers. Mail order is docpickle.com.

Josh aka Dr. Pickle, is based out of Paterson and is a third generation pickle maker. He said the secret to a good pickle was the right spice and quality cucumbers. Mail order is docpickle.com.

Photo Credit: Cindy Capitani
Mauro Gagliardi of Rutherford shops on the first day of the Rutherford Farmers' Market Wednesday. One of his favorite stops is Sarra's Italian Imports of Rutherford. Sarra's sells a variety of Olive oil from Genoa, as well as other Italian foods.

Mauro Gagliardi of Rutherford shops on the first day of the Rutherford Farmers' Market Wednesday. One of his favorite stops is Sarra's Italian Imports of Rutherford. Sarra's sells a variety of Olive oil from Genoa, as well as other Italian foods.

Photo Credit: Cindy Capitani
Lucinda Hostetler of Watsontown, Pa. comes every year with homemade sweet treats from the Amish Country Bakery. Whoopie pies, breads and cakes are among the specialties.

Lucinda Hostetler of Watsontown, Pa. comes every year with homemade sweet treats from the Amish Country Bakery. Whoopie pies, breads and cakes are among the specialties.

Photo Credit: Cindy Capitani
Robin Reenstra-Bryant sold heirloom seeds for The Rutherford Museum on opening day of the farmers market. Actual Produce should arrive next week.

Robin Reenstra-Bryant sold heirloom seeds for The Rutherford Museum on opening day of the farmers market. Actual Produce should arrive next week.

Photo Credit: Cindy Capitani

Dr. Pickle, who uses his great-grandfather's recipes, was one of a dozen vendors who welcomed the annual market back to the Williams Center Plaza for summer.

They sell at farmer's markets and events throughout the tri-state area and also online at docpickle.com.

Beginning June 15, the Rutherford Farmers' Market is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The market will also operate from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays starting July 2. 

The Rutherford Farmers' Market is part of the "Jersey Fresh" program to promote New Jersey farmers and their produce.

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