Sophie's Original Choice Pickled Products

03/17/2026

This post has to be one of the hardest heartfelt post I’m sharing.
I have been canning for over 30 years and I have had the privilege of getting to meet some of the most incredible people who have become like family to me, I’ve gotten to see entire generations of kids grow up and have children of their own. For many of those years I’ve poured my entire heart into Sophie’s Choice. Early mornings preparing for markets, late nights ensuring there were pickles and jellies and other goodies to share. Countless hours were spent making sure everything was just right and every one of those hours has brought me immense pride. As a one person operation, it’s been both incredibly rewarding and incredibly demanding. This year, as we soon head into warmer months, I’m choosing something I haven’t had in a long time — a well needed break and summer spent with my family & friends, slowing down, and catching my breath.
To this amazing community, thank you. Your support, encouragement, and loyalty have meant more to me than I can ever express. You’ve helped Sophie’s Choice grow, and you’ve carried me through every busy season, every market, and every event.
I’m not sure exactly when I’ll be back, but I want you to know this isn’t forever. In the meantime while I’m taking the time I need to rest and reset, all my products will be available at Made in the Mountains in Invermere, select products will be available at the Windermere General Store and Twig and Berry Trading Post in Parson, and my habanero jelly will remain in AG Valley Foods in Invermere so you’ll still be able to get your Sophie’s Choice favourites.
When the moment feels right I’ll return — refreshed, recharged, and ready for what’s next. Wishing you all a beautiful spring and summer filled with the people and moments that matter most.

Sophie

01/27/2026

10/18/2025

Having fun making “BALLOON WINE”.
It will take 6 weeks before we get to try it. I’ve made this before and it’s very tasty!!

09/10/2025

This came up in my Memories, those were the days, I’ll never forget!

Last market of the season in Invermere this weekend, September 13th. Hope to see you there! I’ll have an open jar of habanero jelly and pretzels for you all to taste and to say “good bye” to all my friends, visitors and vendors that have supported me over all these years in making another successful supporting season!
If you can’t make this market come see me at home, I’ll have goodies🧡
Thank

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08/30/2025

I received a wonderful surprise while restocking at the Kootenay Co-op in Invermere when I found these pickle bags and this cute crocheted pickle in my oven, which put a smile on my face! Thank you, whoever you are 💚

I figured out who the person was and it was Louise Wright!
Thank you my friend 💚

08/30/2025

I am all set for the market in Invermere at the Lakeview parking lot, stock up before my products are gone or just come by to say hello. I would love to see you. Oh I forgot to mention the time 9-1pm

07/25/2025

IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE PLANTS GROWING IN YOUR YARD YOUR LUCKY!!
IT HAS SO MANY BENEFITS. You should read this.

DID YOU KNOW
mullein benefits..... Bursitis: Using the leaves or flowers topically on the knees to calm bursitis.
Ear infection: Crushing mullein leaves into a paste to alleviate ear infections
Disinfectant: Brewing the leaves into a tea or tincture can be used as a disinfectant
Respiratory health: Soothing respiratory ailments, such as asthma, sore throat, and dry cough
Chest infections: Speeding up recovery from bronchitis and chest infections
Wounds: Antiseptic, antiviral, and antibacterial agent for topical inflammation and wounds
Hair care: Stimulating hair growth and protect against dry scalp
Inflammation: Soothing inflammation from gout and migraines
Heart health: Aiding in heart health by reducing inflammation of blood vessels
Stomach upset: Treating stomach upset, constipation, and diarrhea
Mullein Uses
As mentioned, there are many uses for mullein, and it is not only the leaves but also the seeds and flowers that can aid in your herbal healing.

You can brew the dried leaves into a tea
You can extract the essential oil from these leaves
You can mix crushed leaves into a smoking blend
The leaves and flowers can be made into a tincture
You can crush the seeds and mix them with water to form an anti-inflammatory paste

We never knew the miracles of this natural plant-natures gift!
We are going to try some tea with alittle bit of honey, just have to dry out some leaves.
I look at this plant a little different now. NO more mowing over, I’m letting it grow, it’s a beautiful plant and lucky to have it!

07/14/2025

It was my pleasure, see you when your
“Raising a little hell” with TROOPER, looking forward to that !

MHP would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the local businesses who helped bring our backstage setup and artist gift baskets to life. Your support added a special touch and helped share the heart of Invermere with every performer who took the stage.

We’re grateful for your generosity. Check them out and support the businesses that help make Music Town BC, Invermere unforgettable.

Winderberry & EDIBLE ACRES
Om Organics
Sugarbear Custom Cookies
Chocolates by Anna-Marie
Sophie's Original Choice Pickled Products
HIGHMARK BREWING INVERMERE (www.highmarkbrewing.ca)
TEA etc.
CATALYST CLUB BEEF TALLOW (www.ctlysttallow.ca)
OPEN HEARTS WELLNESS (www.openheartswellness.com)
affirmations that stick

06/29/2025

Last year while I was vending at a market I met a nice gentleman who saw my pickle carvings carved by Carvings for Critters. And to my surprise yesterday while I was at the market in Invermere Kerem Kozak gifted me this pepper that warmed my heart. Thank you Kerem it was a total surprise. What a Canada Day for me, I wont can this one🤞🏼🇨🇦 ❤️

06/29/2025

One month later, watch my garden grow! No weeding, no bending, just watering. Don’t know whether to trim it or let it grow wild? I’ve got cukes, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, lettuce and cilantro growing while we sit back and have our coffee. It’s well guarded. An easy way of gardening for which I have no time, busy canning 100 lbs of carrots from the Wloka farm in Creston. Here we go, my OCD (Obsessive canning disorder) has just kicked in lol!
Ps.. Buddha is waiting for the raspberries, he likes picking his own.