Having slept just a few hours last night and feeling grumpy, my mind turns naturally to food. It just occured to me - and I was just saying this to someone at work - that of the things I miss about a place, besides the people, of course. (I think...) Is the food. So I thought I would venture into a review of some of my favorite foods from Philadelphia first. Hopefully, I'll find yummy looking links to go with this. Anyway, here are the foods I miss from Philly (in no particular order)
1)The Italian Hoagie! The thing about this sub-style sandwich is you just can't get the taste outside of South Eastern PA. I mean, they can't even make good ones in Lancaster - the last time I bothered to try. The hoagie must be thoroughly drenched with vegetable oil to be the best. Don't you dare try puttin' mayo on it you Canucks! I also like my hoagie with a mix of both hot and sweet peppers.
2) The Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Now this is incredible if done right. And, I have had some good ones outside of Philly. There is even a site that lists where you can get cheesesteaks in each state. I like my sandwich with lots of grilled onions, mushrooms and grilled bell pepper. If you wanna get yourself sick, then have an order of cheese fries with it.
3) I miss the pizza that was so greasy it soaked through the box by the time you get it home. They're just too healthy here.
4) Italian water ice is just incredible. This is NOT chips of ice with syrup poured over it! (Yuck!) This is incredible stuff. Rita'sis just about the best! I love the mango.
5) I just can't find a good cannoli anywhere. Another fantastic dessert that I miss!
6) I grew up near one of the best bakeries for Philadelphia Sticky Buns I must say, as I hang my head in shame, I liked to butter these things and eat them.
7) The Soft Pretzel with Gulden's brown mustard!!
8) And 'Nobody Bakes a Cake as Tasty as a Tastykake!' Butterscotch Krimpets were one of my big faves here!!!
OK, now I'm off to get something to eat. Next time - my favorite foods of Colombia!
