Thread: wild abandon

Anyone ever have an urge to get some food they just can't get in decent quality where they are and had it shipped in from another part of the country at extravagant expense, you know like a Pizza from Chicago or a delicatessen sandwich from New York? If you did was it worth it?

Inquiring minds want to know.

I worked in a tattoo shop on South Beach (Miami Beach) for a few years. There was a bagel joint called Brooklyn Bagel on Washington Ave , that had their dough flown in from NY daily. So I didn't personally have anything flown in special but the bagels were outstanding if you like bagels. If I could get some Jersey tomatoes they would be well worth flying in.

yeah, I do this semi-frequently

The most common thing is Lobster, but I'm contemplating getting in some sushi grade fish. It's worth it to me, but I'm weird

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I worked in a tattoo shop on South Beach (Miami Beach) for a few years. There was a bagel joint called Brooklyn Bagel on Washington Ave , that had their dough flown in from NY daily. So I didn't personally have anything flown in special but the bagels were outstanding if you like bagels. If I could get some Jersey tomatoes they would be well worth flying in.

Next year when they are in season I can get you some two ways:
I'll send some down with my daughter when she returns to school after spring break OR I can just box them up and ship you some. I know how to pick them so they will ripen on their way down. Just remind me by PM!

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Next year when they are in season I can get you some two ways:
I'll send some down with my daughter when she returns to school after spring break OR I can just box them up and ship you some. I know how to pick them so they will ripen on their way down. Just remind me by PM!

I'll take you up on that.

As an avid gardener (about to move into a row house in Baltimore ) I'm curious about your Jersey tomato. Is it a particular strain or do you just like tomatoes from the Jersey dirt?

I had Marmite mailed out to me when I was in Australia. Vegemite just isnt the same!

Originally Posted by Utopian

As an avid gardener (about to move into a row house in Baltimore ) I'm curious about your Jersey tomato. Is it a particular strain or do you just like tomatoes from the Jersey dirt?

There is a reason New Jersey is called the Garden State.

There is nothing like a true vine ripened tomato and
they grow well on an apartment's patio.

The other bit is how you care for them. Refrigeration
is less than ideal...

I'd have to say Red Beans and Rice or a Roast Beef Debris Po' Boy from Mother's in New Orleans. Now if I could find a way for the Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel down there to ship Sazeracs or Old Fashioneds, I'd be set. I make a pretty fair Old Fashioned, but it's not the same

I miss Morel mushrooms from my home state of Michigan.They're outrageously expensive here in Colorado and a pack of dried morels from the store is a kings ransom.Although I suppose I could find some and have'em shipped,I more wish I could have my own private little woods that I could go and pick some out of at will....a man can dream right ? Morels sauteed in a little butter...Heaven !!