Hello Vera. Have you had any luck in your quest for an acceptable pizza down there? I think it's the dough and sauce that makes the pizza. Down south the bread and sauce just isn't "NYC" enough.Can't say yet...plenty of leftovers but not in the mood for any of them. We're open today at the restaurant so I don't think I'll be cooking tonight, anyway. Kind of in the mood for pizza...
My aunt has lived in Arizona for 20 years and you CAN'T find "NYC/Jersey" style Italian bread anywhere. Thats kind of what I meant. She also can't find pepperoni or farmer cheese out there. And some other deli meats/cheeses and dry/fresh sausage. They just don't have them. Like Vera said that her one supplier (not sure for what) was located in Clifton, NJ. Other parts of the country don't have a big enough call for something so they don't carry it.Wow, one could almost take offense to that but on the other hand, I think we're glad we're not "NYC" enough
Seriously, though, I think it's just like with any other part of the country, you have to find the right spots. When you live in an area long enough, you know where the best places are but when you are new to an area, you have to explore. It would be like me going to NYC and trying to find what I consider to be good cornbread. I'm sure you'll find a pizza place that you will like in NO. If not, maybe you should add pizza to your menu
YUP!! The first time we drove to Florida we stayed in GA. I tell you the flavor of the eggs was outrageously good!! I have no clue what they fed the chickens down there or if they are free range but those eggs were fantastic!! Also the meal used for the cornbread and grits is better than what we get up north!!I was just kiddin' with ya Peeps. Every part of the country has something special and unique to offer....that's what makes the wonderful country that we are Blessed to be able to call home so great!
And yankees HAVE to get their "NYC" pizza fix!! LOLWe have lots of leftover pork carnitas and rice, so the plan is stuffed green bell peppers with tomato sauce; I'm also thawing a tomatillo-serrano salsa I made during the summer from garden veggies. DH and Dad want to have split-pea soup with it, which DH made in the slow cooker yesterday. I'll probably have a green salad.
We have a neighborhood pizza joint that has the best NYC-style pizza I've had, including that in NYC. The owner moved down here from NYC and brought his crispy crust and yummy red sauce with him. This area is a popular vacation spot for Northerners, so they frequently retire here, or just move down for the lower cost of living.
YIKES!!I'm not even going to comment on the availability of New York style pizza here, except to say that we have Domino's and Pizza Hut and a handful of hopeful entrepeneurs who make their pizza with catsup. "Nuff said.
I want a turkey breast sammie with dressing, LOTS of lettuce and some mayo please.It IS scary. To stay on the subject, though, we're having the last of the leftover turkey, dressing, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, fruit salad, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.
Not sure.. might get around to making those fajitas...
What I really want is a huge dish of the potatoes I made for last nights potluck. Out of all the food there and there was a lot, My scalloped potatoes were the only thing that was all the way gone! They were really delish!
Thank you Mama. I always serve leftover roast at room temp with hot gravy so it doesn't get over cooked reheating. The last of leftover roast does get cooked as hash then thats ok.Oh my Peeps! That beef is beautiful!
YUMMY Bams!! What flavor jelly is that? Or is it caranberry sauce?