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CRinCA : 3/26/2020 9:54 pm
I do am are not ashamed.

Old/fat NY/NJ guy who misses the stereotypical bagels and pizza like so many others. But for me, I miss/can't resist NY Italian sausage. Specifically, provolone and cheese sausage which I order from Landi's in Brooklyn or Esposito's in NYC. And broccoli rabe/peppers & onions are also on my list.

So many mail order options out there these days- am I the only mail order foodie?
Best Foods mayo  
flapjack : 3/26/2020 10:03 pm : link
Lived in Colorado back in the 80’s
That stuff is the best...
flapjack  
CRinCA : 3/26/2020 10:15 pm : link
I thought it was available nation-wide. If I recall correctly, known as Best Foods mayo west of the Rockies, and Hellman's mayo east of the Rockies?
RE: Best Foods mayo  
Chris in Philly : 3/26/2020 10:17 pm : link
In comment 14850967 flapjack said:
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Lived in Colorado back in the 80’s
That stuff is the best...


It’s just Hellman’s.
You guys ever have Mr. Pibb?  
flapjack : 3/26/2020 11:52 pm : link
Amazing
Goldbelly  
Pete in MD : 3/27/2020 12:12 am : link
does this. They specialize in mail-order food from famous places.
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For about 5 years  
Bill in UT : 3/27/2020 12:17 am : link
after visiting New Orleans, I had the chicory coffee shipped to Long Island from Cafe Du Monde. But that passed
Come on, CR  
Bill in UT : 3/27/2020 12:19 am : link
you can make your own broc rabe/peppers. If not,you should get them from Drew
I wish I could  
Greg from LI : 3/27/2020 1:33 am : link
One of my favorite things in the world is the spinach ravioli from Antoni in Massapequa. Loved it ever since I was a little kid. Cant buy it mail order, though. I do bring a few boxes with me whenever I'm up there.
RE: Come on, CR  
smshmth8690 : 3/27/2020 8:28 am : link
In comment 14851023 Bill in UT said:
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you can make your own broc rabe/peppers. If not,you should get them from Drew


Bill, I know this doesn't help you, or CRinCA at all, but here in Monmouth County NJ CR's old stomping grounds, we have the A&S pork store in Keansburg. They are originally from Brooklyn, and the Italian Sausage is freaking awesome. The place isn't that well known either. Most of their business is wholesale, but they do have a walk in shop in front that also doubles a s a butcher shop. I've never bought anything other than sausage, because the steaks & chicken don't look like anything special, but the hot, sweet, cheese & parsley rings are great.

As far as food I can't get in my area? Cheerwine cherry soda. I love that stuff, even though I rarely drink soda. I have a friend that always brings me some from NC when he visits, that along with Doc Porter Bourbon. No, I never mix the two, I just get the delivery from the same friend.
RE: You guys ever have Mr. Pibb?  
Gman11 : 3/27/2020 8:48 am : link
In comment 14851013 flapjack said:
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Amazing


Mr. Pibb was made to compete with Dr. Pepper and tastes very similar.
There is no such thing as Jewish Deli...  
BamaBlue : 3/27/2020 9:14 am : link
in Alabama. God must love me, because my neighbor is a Jet Blue stewardess who home bases at LaGuardia. She is my source for a steady flow of Knishes...
In the South...  
BamaBlue : 3/27/2020 9:17 am : link
there is a burger joint very similar to White Castle and almost as prolific. The Krystal Burger at Krystals is the same square burger, but doesn't have that shoe leather after glow you get with White Castle...
Bachmann butter twist pretzels, or any bachmann pretzels to begin  
Zeke's Alibi : 3/27/2020 9:22 am : link
with. They just blow other brands out the water. Publix brand is okay in a pinch, but bachmanns ftw.
RE: Bachmann butter twist pretzels, or any bachmann pretzels to begin  
Del Shofner : 3/27/2020 9:30 am : link
In comment 14851143 Zeke's Alibi said:
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with. They just blow other brands out the water. Publix brand is okay in a pinch, but bachmanns ftw.


Bachman pretzels - the pride of Reading PA! (My mom's family is from there and I've spent much time there over the years.). Owned by Utz now.
Terrapin Ridge Farms  
I Love Clams Casino : 3/27/2020 9:52 am : link
Sauces, dips spreads.

White Lily flour. Makes excellent biscuits there is no substitute.
Krystal's is terrible and not good terrible  
oghwga : 3/27/2020 9:55 am : link
Like White Castle. And Dukes mayo is miles above Hellman's mayo just try it once you'll see.

Nashville has everything NJ had except Wegmans. Man I miss Wegmans. Took a while to find pizza but that puzzle has also been solved. Good my bagels are here as well. I consider myself food lucky.
RE: Krystal's is terrible and not good terrible  
Zeke's Alibi : 3/27/2020 10:05 am : link
In comment 14851175 oghwga said:
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Like White Castle. And Dukes mayo is miles above Hellman's mayo just try it once you'll see.

Nashville has everything NJ had except Wegmans. Man I miss Wegmans. Took a while to find pizza but that puzzle has also been solved. Good my bagels are here as well. I consider myself food lucky.


I had no idea there were two types of mayo until I moved to Florida. Duke's was on sale and grabbed some, absolutely hated the taste. Too vinegary and sweet for mayo imo. If I'm looking for vinegary taste I'll make a vinaigrette.
RE: RE: You guys ever have Mr. Pibb?  
JayBinQueens : 3/27/2020 10:26 am : link
In comment 14851111 Gman11 said:
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In comment 14851013 flapjack said:


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Amazing



Mr. Pibb was made to compete with Dr. Pepper and tastes very similar.

That's bullshit - dude didn't even get his degree!
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RE: In the South...  
The_Boss : 3/27/2020 10:34 am : link
In comment 14851138 BamaBlue said:
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there is a burger joint very similar to White Castle and almost as prolific. The Krystal Burger at Krystals is the same square burger, but doesn't have that shoe leather after glow you get with White Castle...


The bread is fluffier too. Not soggy like at the Castle.
I have not  
pjcas18 : 3/27/2020 10:51 am : link
but I do know some ex-New Haven area family and friends who will get pizzas shipped to them.

My sister left CT in the late 90's and she loved the local marinated mushrooms, marinated eggplant, etc. and will have that shipped.

I really haven't seen it anywhere else and they are great additions to an antipasto.

My mother made her own when I was growing up, but I guess in Vegas it's hard to have a vegetable garden.



RE: You guys ever have Mr. Pibb?  
Big Al : 3/27/2020 11:08 am : link
In comment 14851013 flapjack said:
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Amazing
Pibb extra is my standard go to soft drink at Longhorns.
One I loved when I lived in Pensacola and can't get here  
Greg from LI : 3/27/2020 11:24 am : link
Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale. It's got a bite to it that other ginger ales don't have.

My wife will only eat Smith's hot dogs, a regional brand from the Lake Erie area.
I get favorite foods shipped to me  
gidiefor : Mod : 3/27/2020 1:22 pm : link
reminiscent of travels i've made

Artichokes - fresh grilled hearts from Monterey
Roasted halves (but not marinated hearts) - from Peru and Italy
Spanish Olives marinated in lemon or orange
Marconi Almonds
Duck Breasts and Lamb Sirloin from D'Artigan
Fresh Oysters from Duxbury and Seattle

now that Fairway in Paramus is having issues -- I may need a new source for EVO

I HATE these threads like this.  
CT Charlie : 3/27/2020 3:23 pm : link
Reading through them, I literally start salivating and need to snack, and there's hardly ever anything in the kitchen that will do the trick. For me, hard-to-get items are Gibbles BBQ potato chips (south-central PA), IRN-BRU soda from Scotland, and any authentic New Orleans-style (brown sugary, not chewy) pralines.
Ok now you have done it  
GFiLA : 3/27/2020 3:39 pm : link
I am going to order from Katz.
RE: I get favorite foods shipped to me  
smshmth8690 : 3/27/2020 9:05 pm : link
In comment 14851455 gidiefor said:
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reminiscent of travels i've made

Artichokes - fresh grilled hearts from Monterey
Roasted halves (but not marinated hearts) - from Peru and Italy
Spanish Olives marinated in lemon or orange
Marconi Almonds
Duck Breasts and Lamb Sirloin from D'Artigan
Fresh Oysters from Duxbury and Seattle

now that Fairway in Paramus is having issues -- I may need a new source for EVO


gidiefor, are you buying the Rohan, or Long Island duck breast from D'artagnan?
The lamb sirloins are excellent, love them grilled medium rare, with a simple olive oil, garlic, rosemary marinade. I bet they'd be great paired up with fennel pollen too.
When I lived in Denver  
A-Train : 3/27/2020 9:15 pm : link
I used to order Cortland and Macintosh apples from a farm in NY. Worth every penny.
Now that I am in NJ, I crave New Mexico Green Chile, but it is expensive to order. I wait for the harvest season and buy at Shoprite. Getting harder to find unfortunately.
My last weekend before I moved east in 2011, I was walking in King Soopers, i saw a Wise Chips display. My mom had been sending me bags for 20 years.
Once carried 2 NJ pizzas onto my flight. They were great.
RE: When I lived in Denver  
montanagiant : 3/27/2020 9:57 pm : link
In comment 14851966 A-Train said:
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I used to order Cortland and Macintosh apples from a farm in NY. Worth every penny.
Now that I am in NJ, I crave New Mexico Green Chile, but it is expensive to order. I wait for the harvest season and buy at Shoprite. Getting harder to find unfortunately.
My last weekend before I moved east in 2011, I was walking in King Soopers, i saw a Wise Chips display. My mom had been sending me bags for 20 years.
Once carried 2 NJ pizzas onto my flight. They were great.

I lived in Denver also in the 90's. I order this stuff monthly, absolutely delicious Green Chile

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montanagiant  
A-Train : 10:52 am : link
Thanks, will have to give it a try.
Besides the Federal roadside roasters, these are the ones I miss the most.

Pete's Kitchen Gyro Breakfast Burrito Smothered
Little Anita's Bacon Green Chile Breakfast Burrito
Alexanders for the heat
RE: RE: I get favorite foods shipped to me  
gidiefor : Mod : 3/29/2020 1:59 pm : link
In comment 14851958 smshmth8690 said:
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In comment 14851455 gidiefor said:


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reminiscent of travels i've made

Artichokes - fresh grilled hearts from Monterey
Roasted halves (but not marinated hearts) - from Peru and Italy
Spanish Olives marinated in lemon or orange
Marconi Almonds
Duck Breasts and Lamb Sirloin from D'Artigan
Fresh Oysters from Duxbury and Seattle

now that Fairway in Paramus is having issues -- I may need a new source for EVO




gidiefor, are you buying the Rohan, or Long Island duck breast from D'artagnan?
The lamb sirloins are excellent, love them grilled medium rare, with a simple olive oil, garlic, rosemary marinade. I bet they'd be great paired up with fennel pollen too.


the Magrets and the Rohans - both awesome!!!

and yes to fellen pollen on the lamb (sop in our household)-- it's outrageous -- and really good on the duck too -- if you syphon the duck fat with pollen bits off into taters -- gives them an awesome flavor
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gidiefor : Mod : 3/29/2020 2:00 pm : link
In comment 14853159 gidiefor said:
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In comment 14851455 gidiefor said:


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reminiscent of travels i've made

Artichokes - fresh grilled hearts from Monterey
Roasted halves (but not marinated hearts) - from Peru and Italy
Spanish Olives marinated in lemon or orange
Marconi Almonds
Duck Breasts and Lamb Sirloin from D'Artigan
Fresh Oysters from Duxbury and Seattle

now that Fairway in Paramus is having issues -- I may need a new source for EVO




gidiefor, are you buying the Rohan, or Long Island duck breast from D'artagnan?
The lamb sirloins are excellent, love them grilled medium rare, with a simple olive oil, garlic, rosemary marinade. I bet they'd be great paired up with fennel pollen too.



the Magrets and the Rohans - both awesome!!!

and yes to fellen pollen on the lamb (sop in our household)-- it's outrageous -- and really good on the duck too -- if you syphon the duck fat with pollen bits off into taters -- gives them an awesome flavor
sheesh - fellen = fennel
RE: RE: RE: I get favorite foods shipped to me  
smshmth8690 : 3/29/2020 7:07 pm : link
In comment 14853159 gidiefor said:
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In comment 14851455 gidiefor said:


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reminiscent of travels i've made

Artichokes - fresh grilled hearts from Monterey
Roasted halves (but not marinated hearts) - from Peru and Italy
Spanish Olives marinated in lemon or orange
Marconi Almonds
Duck Breasts and Lamb Sirloin from D'Artigan
Fresh Oysters from Duxbury and Seattle

now that Fairway in Paramus is having issues -- I may need a new source for EVO




gidiefor, are you buying the Rohan, or Long Island duck breast from D'artagnan?
The lamb sirloins are excellent, love them grilled medium rare, with a simple olive oil, garlic, rosemary marinade. I bet they'd be great paired up with fennel pollen too.



the Magrets and the Rohans - both awesome!!!

and yes to fellen pollen on the lamb (sop in our household)-- it's outrageous -- and really good on the duck too -- if you syphon the duck fat with pollen bits off into taters -- gives them an awesome flavor


The Magret breast, medium rare, is one of my favorite pieces of meat. They are massive too. Lately I've been getting them from Fossil Farms, they offer a Magret that is only 8-9 oz., not that I can't eat the usual 14oz piece, but it's a nice option.

I'm going to have to get more fennel pollen, I used the last I had on a porchetta last summer.
Wow  
CRinCA : 3/29/2020 7:33 pm : link
A 14 oz. duck breast sounds insanely awesome. Can only imagine the size of those birds. I must look into these.
Stuffies and Saugies  
OlyWABigBlue : 3/29/2020 7:53 pm : link
from my RI youth......Thankfully, some of my business partners operate there.
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