NIBBLES AND BITS
Squawk, squawk: I've been scouting around for casual eating spots with worthy grub, and have hit on a couple of dandy places. One, at which I found a juicy and delectable rotisserie chicken, will be featured in this Friday's Eat Out column. I'd despaired of ever finding a good rotisserie bird. If, like me, you've plucked your way through dozens of dried-out specimens, you'll understand what I'm talking about. Also coming in a future Eat Out: Turkish pizza.
Have to have it: I'm looking at the current Sur La Table catalog and longing for the OXO mango splitter. It claims to "seed and slice fruit in half with one simple press.'' As someone who routinely mangles mangos in the slicing, I'm hoping this will be my ticket to making the most of one of my favorite fruits. My pal Mikey, age 4, will be ever so grateful if I score this OXO mango slicer and find it works as promised. Mikey, you see, is the world Mango Eating Champ.
These just in: Baby arugula and baby spinach, that is. Jersey Fresh crops. The state Department of Ag reports the harvest is just starting this week and the quality of these primo spring greens is good. Have at 'em. Toss arugula with a fruity vinaigrette (maybe mango, maybe raspberry) and partner spinach with some creamy goat cheese or a mild blue. Toasted, candied nuts and/or smoky bacon amp things up nicely. Strawberries are starting!
What are you finding out there? And where are you finding it?
Cheers,
Andy
5.15.07
Have to have it: I'm looking at the current Sur La Table catalog and longing for the OXO mango splitter. It claims to "seed and slice fruit in half with one simple press.'' As someone who routinely mangles mangos in the slicing, I'm hoping this will be my ticket to making the most of one of my favorite fruits. My pal Mikey, age 4, will be ever so grateful if I score this OXO mango slicer and find it works as promised. Mikey, you see, is the world Mango Eating Champ.
These just in: Baby arugula and baby spinach, that is. Jersey Fresh crops. The state Department of Ag reports the harvest is just starting this week and the quality of these primo spring greens is good. Have at 'em. Toss arugula with a fruity vinaigrette (maybe mango, maybe raspberry) and partner spinach with some creamy goat cheese or a mild blue. Toasted, candied nuts and/or smoky bacon amp things up nicely. Strawberries are starting!
What are you finding out there? And where are you finding it?
Cheers,
Andy
5.15.07
posted by Andrea Clurfeld at 11:26 AM
3 Comments:
I had a really nice rotisserie chicken at Picco's in Hazlet on Rt. 35. Half of a chicken and rice & beans for 6 bucks!
Picco's?
Please tell me more about this place. What other foods do the folks there serve? Is it eat-in, takeout, or both?
thanks!
Andy
5.17.07
Ooops, sorry it took so long to reply... It is an old deli (subs, cheesesteaks..) that has been starting to feature Peruvian food. I have yet to try any of the Peruvian style stews, but I do enjoy the rice and beans. I also tried thier Cuban sandwich, it was just ok. They are located on Rt. 36 just on the Northbound side, just above Laurel Ave.
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