I was just wondering what really wonderful foods come from you r areas. New Jersey is much maligned,

[richard-in-cincy]

How could I forget to mention Philly's Tastykakes!

http://www.tastykake.com/

 

[cynupstateny]

Deal!

 

[angak]

Forgive me, but is it Spam-like?

 

[charlie]

I've had it in central Jersey and also on the boadwalks down the shore (Jersey lingo)

 

[charlie]

No, Ang, it's in a casing-is a little spicy-not cured or smoked--a taste all its own

 

[charlie]

Probably because so many Jersians are now living there

 

[mimixx]

Northern Minnesota: whitefish, walleye and wild rice (NT)

 

[Glennis]

Rice, almonds, olives & oil, and the home of the Sierra Nevada Brewery...

are all within 20 miles of me in any given direction. We're also on the migratory waterfowl flyway.

 

[angak]

do you also have walnuts? sometimes walnuts are irritating to my mouth, but not those from Ca that

got sent to us in bulk when I lived out in Nome. they were so good.

 

[pat-nocal]

Yes'm, lots of nuts are grown in the Central Valley of CA. I once heard there were nearly

30 varieties of walnuts grown here. I was amazed there were so many varieties. Wonder which ones you tried and liked.

 

[pat-nocal]

I was going to ask the same thing. Charlie, is it more a breakfast food, if it's served with eggs?

 

[richard-in-cincy]

Yes, very unique and tasty!

 

[scott-in-scottsdale]

Jelly Krimpets and Butterscotch Krimpets! Seriously puts Hostess to shame.

 

[scott-in-scottsdale]

And we can't forget Habbersett's Scrapple.

 

[charlie]

Yes, Pat, most people eat it at breakfast-it is a guilty pleasure

 

[amanda_pennsylvania]

Oh, yes. I've been in AZ. And I lived in New Mexico for years as well.

Many of the problems there that you cite in AZ.

 

[pat-nocal]

And funnel cakes??? Yum. And what about ring baloney? It seems to be a staple at many parties we've

been to when visiting friends in Pennsylvania. Pierogis too...we look forward to having many of these foods when we return to the little town in northeastern PA where my hubby grew up.

 

[maycee]

The Pappas' family sold the Tarpon Spring Restaurant to open Louis Pappas Market Cafes

in at least 3 locations in the Tampa area. They are usually in small strip malls. They still have the Greek salad with potato salad but, have added Cuban dishes to the menu.

 

[cheezz]

I love coconut ANYthing! Chocolate fried pies are the best smileys/smile.gif

 

[cheezz]

Pat, are there still restaurants up there that serve abalone? It was always a favorite.