PUNCHING UP THE DOLDRUMS OF AUTUMN >>>

Last spring Jennifer Johnson raved about Lynnae's Gourmet Pickles. "Bold, vibrant flavor and a nice low burn of (Lynnae Schneller's) Hot Mama pickles satisfied my need for heat. Jalapeno, garlic and pimento swim next to dill spears," Johnson wrote.

Well, Schneller's pickle world is about to become red hot.

According to a press release hot off the newswire, Lynnae's Gourmet Pickles will host a city-wide "pickle hunt" Wednesday, Nov. 14 in celebration of National Pickle Day. 

Let's read the press release. ...

A total of eight jars of pickles will be placed in local businesses and on historic Tacoma monuments for fans to locate and win $1200 worth of prizes.  To officially launch the pickle hunt, Tacoma's Mayor Marilyn Strickland will announce the first clue for the location of the first jar of pickles via her Facebook page at 10 AM followed by seven remaining clues that will be posted every half hour on the Lynnae's Gourmet Pickles Facebook page.

Each jar of pickles will be worth at least $50 in cash prizes and gift cards from local businesses.  In order to win a prize pack, fans must locate a jar of pickles, take a picture of the jar at the location and post the image on Facebook tagging Lynnae's Gourmet Pickles in the picture. Other participating local businesses include:  Katie downs, The Ollin, Celebrity Cake Studio, Chuckals Office Supply, Rainier Connect, Wingman Brewery, Luv Handles, Veggies Northwest,  Doyle's Public House , FishWife Salmon , Wish Candles, Grassfed Direct, Westgate Physical Therapy and Exercise, Point Defiance Zoo, McPhee Dental Group, Murano Hotel, Wingman Brewery.

To conclude the National Pickle Day "pickle hunt," Lynnae's Gourmets Pickles invites all to a happy hour at Doyle's Public House from 3 PM-6 PM where branded Lynnae's Gourmet Pickleback shots will be served.  Lynnae will also be on site for interviews and photo opportunities.