J14 Potluck!

JelloBean1

liberty95 said:

DH just went out to pick up bagels and I thought to myself, I feel bad for anyone who doesn't get to eat bagels from the NY/NJ area. They are seriously the best bagels in the world. If we were having a June 14 potluck I would bring bagels and cream cheese for the group. What regional specialty type food would you bring??

There is a bagel company here in south florida that re-creates the water from Brooklyn to make the bagels taste like a NY/NJ bagel! So good! It's called Brooklyn Water Bagel Company. I don't know how they do it, but they do.

Kamiegrace1

@nellebelle

I think coneys are a Detroit thing, I'm from West Michigan. West and East Michigan are like two completely different places all together - and then you're got Northern Michigan and the U.P. (Upper Peninsula), which is like another country in itself (and would be more similar to Canada than Detroit area).

Anyone here from the U.P.? What you would you bring?

elsa1688

I'll bring some fresh oysters, some Paseo sandwiches and a Seattle dog (hot dog will grilled onions and cream cheese).

arekeweg

@crestedlady, what about boiled peanuts instead of roasted?  I love me some boiled peanuts, especially if their cajun ones!

jeannebean82

California burrito.  They're only known to SoCal people but it's a carne asada burrito with french fries inside.

bumpuser9343355

Since my other Cali peeps seem to have In N Out and Mexican food covered,  I would bring some San Francisco clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl.  Bit of a drive for me, but totally worth it!

tnd1218

Ladybird2014 said:

I'm from Houston...it's a toss up. What about some fresh homemade chicken tamales? Yum!

Things to-do before June: crepes in Vegas, bagels from NY and deep dish pizza from chi!!! Omg

@Ladybird2014 I'm from Houston to! Was wondering what I could say we are recognized for.

tnd1218

Darn my fellow Texans for talking about breakfast tacos! Looks like I will be waking up early so I can grab some breakfast tacos with salsa!
Or have DH bring me Brothers Tacos when he leaves the station! Mmm!


Edit to add

arekeweg

@wareagle1220, I mentioned the loose meat sandwiches (Maid-Rite). I won't be bringing Taco Johns though. I'm still a Taco Bell fan over Taco Johns. Good idea on the Brunswick Stew and Fried Green Tomatoes...yummy! I love southern food!

2blessingsin1

pecan pie and some grilled steaks and potatoes

sacarroll1983

I am from the Central Coast of California and there are two meals very specific to our region that I would bring.  First, Santa Maria Style BBQ tri-tip with pinto beans, garlic bread, and fresh pico de gallo.  

Second, Splash Cafe Clam Chowder in a sourdough bread bowl.  Splash Cafe started as small beachfront cafe in Pismo Beach, CA and has the BEST clam chowder I have ever had in my life. And when I travel, I always try other regions chowders and they are just never up to snuff.  It's life changing.  

elsa1688

sacarroll1983 said:

I am from the Central Coast of California and there are two meals very specific to our region that I would bring.  First, Santa Maria Style BBQ tri-tip with pinto beans, garlic bread, and fresh pico de gallo.  

Second, Splash Cafe Clam Chowder in a sourdough bread bowl.  Splash Cafe started as small beachfront cafe in Pismo Beach, CA and has the BEST clam chowder I have ever had in my life. And when I travel, I always try other regions chowders and they are just never up to snuff.  It's life changing.  

Ohmygosh, my family lives in SLO and I have been craving Firestone and Santa Maria tri tip SO BAD

Sareynoo

A Pennsylvania Classic! I'm from the north central area and the closest town is 6 miles away and closest neighbor 1 mile away. I'm stationed in CA but am sticking to my roots! I always bring buffalo chicken dip (made with real chicken-not canned!) with tortilla chips, carrots and celery. There's never any leftovers, sadly so I have to stash some away before I leave the house. It's probably not the best food choice for pregnant ladies because it will give you wicked heartburn. But sooo worth the pain! Hahaha.

babygabe614

I'm right outside Philly, so I guess I am supposed to say cheesesteaks? Even though I don't really care for them too much myself.

I grew up in upstate NY, just south of VT and Montreal, Canada, and up there we have Michigans, which some people might call chili dogs but they are NOT the same. I would bring some real Michigan sauce, hotdogs, and lots of diced onions and mustard to make it authentic.

texasmama2014

I'm in East Texas- I'll bring a few jugs of sweet tea and some Dr. Pepper... I'm an implant here so I don't really do BBQ or anything real authentic!!!

gregsgurl81304

I would bring what we call finger rolls. They are tiny sub rolls made specially to be filled with egg salad, ham salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, seafood salad, and Italian sandwiches.  Out of all the places I have lived, I can only find these delicious sandwiches back home. (Maine.) 

momof5sept18

JelloBean1 said:

liberty95 said:

DH just went out to pick up bagels and I thought to myself, I feel bad for anyone who doesn't get to eat bagels from the NY/NJ area. They are seriously the best bagels in the world.

If we were having a June 14 potluck I would bring bagels and cream cheese for the group.

What regional specialty type food would you bring??

There is a bagel company here in south florida that re-creates the water from Brooklyn to make the bagels taste like a NY/NJ bagel! So good! It's called Brooklyn Water Bagel Company. I don't know how they do it, but they do.

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I need their secret! Jersey Mike's Subs here in FL is ran by Jersey Mike's brother and Mike ships water here from NJ every week. Thousands and thousands of gallons just so the subs here taste exactly the same as they do in NJ.

On a side note, I need to go to South Florida and find this company you speak of. Tell me more? Dang central FL why don't we have this place!!!

Eta: Quote fail.

Ladybird2014

tnd1218 said:

Ladybird2014 said:

I'm from Houston...it's a toss up. What about some fresh homemade chicken tamales? Yum!

Things to-do before June: crepes in Vegas, bagels from NY and deep dish pizza from chi!!! Omg

@Ladybird2014 I'm from Houston to! Was wondering what I could say we are recognized for.

Tacos or bluebell...hahaha!!

MrsAMB07

I wish someone from the south that shops at Publix could send me a loaf of their Breakfast Bread. I have it when we visit DH's grandparents in FL, and I've been craving it like crazy. I found a few knock-off recipes that I might need to try.

JelloBean1

Mommy23Munchkins said:

liberty95 said:

DH just went out to pick up bagels and I thought to myself, I feel bad for anyone who doesn't get to eat bagels from the NY/NJ area. They are seriously the best bagels in the world. If we were having a June 14 potluck I would bring bagels and cream cheese for the group. What regional specialty type food would you bring??

There is a bagel company here in south florida that re-creates the water from Brooklyn to make the bagels taste like a NY/NJ bagel! So good! It's called Brooklyn Water Bagel Company. I don't know how they do it, but they do.

------------------------------------------ I need their secret! Jersey Mike's Subs here in FL is ran by Jersey Mike's brother and Mike ships water here from NJ every week. Thousands and thousands of gallons just so the subs here taste exactly the same as they do in NJ. On a side note, I need to go to South Florida and find this company you speak of. Tell me more? Dang central FL why don't we have this place!!! Eta: Quote fail.

There's one in Winter Park! https://www.brooklynwaterbagels.com/locator

I've been to Jersey Mike's down here too....it is yummy!

MrsAMB07

wareagle1220 said:

MrsAMB07 said:

I wish someone from the south that shops at Publix could send me a loaf of their Breakfast Bread. I have it when we visit DH's grandparents in FL, and I've been craving it like crazy. I found a few knock-off recipes that I might need to try.

I've never even tried it! I love Publix.

It's a bread with dried fruit and nuts. It's really good toasted. When we left last time I brought home 6 loaves with me to keep in my freezer. DH thinks I'm crazy because he didn't like it, which is perfect because then it was all mine, but it eventually ran out...

Cstarks2013

I would bring cheese curds. Wisconsin knows their cheese. yummmm....

momof5sept18

MrsAMB07 said:

I wish someone from the south that shops at Publix could send me a loaf of their Breakfast Bread. I have it when we visit DH's grandparents in FL, and I've been craving it like crazy. I found a few knock-off recipes that I might need to try.

I live in FL and have two Publix's within 10 miles of me but have never had their breakfast bread..

momof5sept18

JelloBean1 said:

Mommy23Munchkins said:

JelloBean1 said:

liberty95 said:

DH just went out to pick up bagels and I thought to myself, I feel bad for anyone who doesn't get to eat bagels from the NY/NJ area. They are seriously the best bagels in the world.

If we were having a June 14 potluck I would bring bagels and cream cheese for the group.

What regional specialty type food would you bring??

There is a bagel company here in south florida that re-creates the water from Brooklyn to make the bagels taste like a NY/NJ bagel! So good! It's called Brooklyn Water Bagel Company. I don't know how they do it, but they do.

------------------------------------------

I need their secret! Jersey Mike's Subs here in FL is ran by Jersey Mike's brother and Mike ships water here from NJ every week. Thousands and thousands of gallons just so the subs here taste exactly the same as they do in NJ.

On a side note, I need to go to South Florida and find this company you speak of. Tell me more? Dang central FL why don't we have this place!!!

Eta: Quote fail.

There's one in Winter Park! https://www.brooklynwaterbagels.com/locator

I've been to Jersey Mike's down here too....it is yummy!

I'm an hour from Winter Park. I haven't been there but my cousin has and I want to go soo bad.

lest12

colllydon said:

New England clam chowdah from captain Parker's on cape cod. And some Sam Adams brewskis. Lol

Ditto. From Boston so other than ^^^ what else do we have? Beans?? Yuck. I'll just grab some more lobstahs

I was going to throw fried clams in there! Or roast beef sandwiches, all from Kelly's.

MrsCase1

SO agree with you about East Coast bagels! I as born in NJ bt almost always lived in CA. In CA I found someone from the east who made them the "right" way. Now I live in the land of the grossest bagels ever. Might as well by a Lender's bagel from Walmart.

shellbell813

Alabama here as well. I'll bring the Mac and Cheese and how about some Shrimp and Cheese Grits?

jshrop

hjl050308 said:

From where I live, definitely cheesesteak and Tastykakes.

OMG! East PA!!! I miss Tastykakes. Seriously. I'm from north of Pittsburgh but live in Savannah GA now. 

Savvy122 said:

Oh my gosh you guys, I'm so hungry after reading this thread!

I'm a Pittsburgh gal, so I'll bring homemade pierogies and some chipped ham BBQ.  Oh and Primanti's sandwiches for everyone!

OMG! I want a #2 right now (for those not familiar with Primantis, it's a sandwich, not a bodily function!)

liberty95

Mrs Case said:

SO agree with you about East Coast bagels! I as born in NJ bt almost always lived in CA. In CA I found someone from the east who made them the "right" way. Now I live in the land of the grossest bagels ever. Might as well by a Lender's bagel from Walmart.

Awww @Mrs Case a Lenders bagel from Walmart makes me sad for you

winterstar1

I'm originally from El Paso and I miss the Mexican food every day!!! Houston's not bad, but not the same. I'd bring tamales, menudo, Chico's Tacos and my grandma's recipe for green enchilada casserole