About Me

Hi, I’m Holly, and I’m obsessed with dill pickles. Like … really obsessed with them.

Meet Holly

If you’ve found me, there’s a pretty good chance you’re addicted to pickles, too!

I have a background in biological science, and I’m trained to work in a research lab, but my true passion is creating recipes for home cooks that are easy, accessible, and delicious. Marry that with my pickle obsession, and here we are.

I’m also the creator of Spend with Pennies, where millions of readers visit every month for easy, comforting recipes. It’s where I created the ORIGINAL DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD in 2016, which went viral the day I shared it!

Plus, I’m the author of the best-selling cookbook Everyday Comfort—my pride and joy (buy it, you won’t be disappointed—and if you’ve already bought it, please consider leaving me a review on Amazon, I’d be so grateful).

I’ve wanted a place to share my pickle obsession for years… it just needed its own space, and LovePickles is that space. This is the corner of the internet where I share pickle-inspired recipes and my favorite pickle products.

Holly at Home

I live just outside of Vancouver with my two dogs (Havanese) and am married to the love of my life (23 years). We have four adult kids, two sons-in-law, two grandkids, and one more on the way!

Creating recipes is my happy place and when you make them and tell me about it—it’s even better! I’m obsessed with cookbooks, especially the old church and school ones, and could spend days reading through the pages.

I love to golf (I’m not good at it, but I love it), read, and do puzzles. My favorite series is Bad Sisters. I’m obsessed with TV food competitions (Top Chef, Tournament of Champions, Beat Bobby Flay).

And while I take pickles seriously… you can also expect a little silliness, a little sarcasm, and a whole lot of crunchy goodness.

I’m so glad you’re here. I hope I inspire you to try something new and fun.

Let’s get pickled!