The Real Dill

Back when I lived in Denver, Colorado, my toddler and I had a Sunday morning tradition of visiting our local farmers market. At the time, it was still quite small, with only about 10 to 12 vendors, but it quickly became one of our favorite ways to spend the morning.

We would wander from booth to booth, meeting local business owners, sampling delicious food, and gathering everything wanted to eat for a picnic in the shade of the massive trees in the center of the market.

One of my toddler’s absolute favorite thing to do was samples the pickles from The Real Dill. Each bite was usually followed by repeated requests for “more!” Except for the really spicy flavor!

The Real Dill began in 2012, and I first met the founders before they even had an official sign, back when they were still pickling in their own kitchens. More than a decade later, they have grown into a thriving business with a full production operation out of a commercial kitchen and have become especially well known for their Bloody Mary mix.

You can read more about their story here, but I will always remember them as two gentlemen with a genuine passion for creating high-quality products and sharing them with others. Watching a small local business grow from those early farmers market days into what it is today makes those Sunday morning memories even more special.

I am honored to have worked with The Real Dill during those early days, helping to shape the way customers first experienced and connected with their products. Through thoughtful imagery and presentation, I had the opportunity to help set the stage for how their brand was introduced to the community, capturing not only what they made, but the passion, quality, and personality behind it.

There is something special about supporting a small business at the beginning of their journey and then watching them grow into something recognized and loved.

What's also impressive today is that there's a store less than 8 miles from me where I live now in North Carolina that sells their products!