HIT BY SPIKES Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 It is a night game so a slow smoke works well timing wise. I have never been to Jacksonville so I am unfamiliar what the city's signature cuisine is. I can't really source alligator up here and if I find it the quality won't be good. Certainly NOT fresh. Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT BY SPIKES Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Camel Riders sounds interesting and certainly easy to source all the ingredients in the Arab Community here in my city... Jacksonville's 6 most distinctive foods From neighborhood joints to gourmet cuisine to home-cooked specialties, Jacksonville has no shortage of great food. Here's a look at six of the most distinctive foods to come out of the First Coast. .... Camel riders Camel riders are Jacksonville’s signature sandwich, and probably the city’s single most distinctive food. A creation of Jacksonville’s large and vibrant Arab American community, camel riders are a pita stuffed with ham, salami, bologna and sandwich fixings, the perfect cheap, tasty meal for working people on the go. Jacksonville’s Arab community dates back to the 1890s, and has been influential in all parts of life, from business to politics to healthcare, but Arabs have been especially influential in the local food and restaurant scene. The camel rider’s origin is debated, but it’s often traced to Joe Assi, a Lebanese-born baker who owned the Gold Room restaurant in the early 1960s. Assi started selling a cold-cuts sandwich in pita bread that he ultimately named the “desert rider.” By the mid-1970s, riders had spread across Jacksonville at eateries like the Sheik, Desert Rider and Pinegrove Market and Deli. The spread of riders has led to the creation of several variations, of which the most popular include the veggie rider, the steak-in-a-sack and my personal favorite, the garlic shrimp rider. While riders can be found in some other cities, only Jacksonville can boast them in concentration; today the city is home to at least 50 eateries that serve them. Riders are a true Jacksonville culinary staple and one of the many legacies of the city’s thriving Arab American community.... https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/jacksonvilles-6-most-distinctive-foods/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Grits with cheddar cheese and shrimp. And, Labatts Blue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Block of store brand cheddar cheese, a quart of whole milk, and a pack of Newports. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 7 hours ago, HIT BY SPIKES said: Camel Riders sounds interesting and certainly easy to source all the ingredients in the Arab Community here in my city... Jacksonville's 6 most distinctive foods From neighborhood joints to gourmet cuisine to home-cooked specialties, Jacksonville has no shortage of great food. Here's a look at six of the most distinctive foods to come out of the First Coast. .... Camel riders Camel riders are Jacksonville’s signature sandwich, and probably the city’s single most distinctive food. A creation of Jacksonville’s large and vibrant Arab American community, camel riders are a pita stuffed with ham, salami, bologna and sandwich fixings, the perfect cheap, tasty meal for working people on the go. Jacksonville’s Arab community dates back to the 1890s, and has been influential in all parts of life, from business to politics to healthcare, but Arabs have been especially influential in the local food and restaurant scene. The camel rider’s origin is debated, but it’s often traced to Joe Assi, a Lebanese-born baker who owned the Gold Room restaurant in the early 1960s. Assi started selling a cold-cuts sandwich in pita bread that he ultimately named the “desert rider.” By the mid-1970s, riders had spread across Jacksonville at eateries like the Sheik, Desert Rider and Pinegrove Market and Deli. The spread of riders has led to the creation of several variations, of which the most popular include the veggie rider, the steak-in-a-sack and my personal favorite, the garlic shrimp rider. While riders can be found in some other cities, only Jacksonville can boast them in concentration; today the city is home to at least 50 eateries that serve them. Riders are a true Jacksonville culinary staple and one of the many legacies of the city’s thriving Arab American community.... https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/jacksonvilles-6-most-distinctive-foods/ Perhaps I will do something inspired by these...with a WNY twist. Subs from Wegmans it is😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Poutine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT BY SPIKES Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 34 minutes ago, I'm Spartacus said: Poutine. Ill-Tempered Poutine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 I used to get Firehouse Subs because retired JaxFD founded it, but we lost the last two, so I found a recipe for Northwest Florida Garlic Crabs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 This kind of a loaded question for me....... * If my wife is in a good mood, i'm eating whatever she makes * if my wife is in a bad mood, i'm eating whatever I make So, i won't know what i'm eating until i walk in the door from work......and then it's anybody's guess from that point. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfandBills Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Cat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 I will not stoop to eating cat food, or cat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Fried spaghetti and a side of heart palpitations (these may be food and/or game induced). 🤷♂️🥳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtw3 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Out sea in the Navy... so whatever they feed me. ... and coffee. Lots of coffee. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeskillitMoorman Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 54 minutes ago, gtw3 said: Out sea in the Navy... so whatever they feed me. ... and coffee. Lots of coffee. Nice! Do you like it out in Japan? It was like 10 years ago for me when I was in the service but I loved it there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtw3 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 3 minutes ago, HomeskillitMoorman said: Nice! Do you like it out in Japan? It was like 10 years ago for me when I was in the service but I loved it there. I love it. I am very grateful for my time out here. I should be back stateside for good in the spring, which will be nice. My wife and I had a baby boy last year and he hasn't met his cousins or grandparents yet. It will be nice to be back closer to family. Japan is awesome though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 It's a been a big week for eating cats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 16 hours ago, HIT BY SPIKES said: Camel Riders sounds interesting and certainly easy to source all the ingredients in the Arab Community here in my city... Jacksonville's 6 most distinctive foods From neighborhood joints to gourmet cuisine to home-cooked specialties, Jacksonville has no shortage of great food. Here's a look at six of the most distinctive foods to come out of the First Coast. .... Camel riders Camel riders are Jacksonville’s signature sandwich, and probably the city’s single most distinctive food. A creation of Jacksonville’s large and vibrant Arab American community, camel riders are a pita stuffed with ham, salami, bologna and sandwich fixings, the perfect cheap, tasty meal for working people on the go. Jacksonville’s Arab community dates back to the 1890s, and has been influential in all parts of life, from business to politics to healthcare, but Arabs have been especially influential in the local food and restaurant scene. The camel rider’s origin is debated, but it’s often traced to Joe Assi, a Lebanese-born baker who owned the Gold Room restaurant in the early 1960s. Assi started selling a cold-cuts sandwich in pita bread that he ultimately named the “desert rider.” By the mid-1970s, riders had spread across Jacksonville at eateries like the Sheik, Desert Rider and Pinegrove Market and Deli. The spread of riders has led to the creation of several variations, of which the most popular include the veggie rider, the steak-in-a-sack and my personal favorite, the garlic shrimp rider. While riders can be found in some other cities, only Jacksonville can boast them in concentration; today the city is home to at least 50 eateries that serve them. Riders are a true Jacksonville culinary staple and one of the many legacies of the city’s thriving Arab American community.... https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/jacksonvilles-6-most-distinctive-foods/ I read that as camel toe rider initially and I mean it made sense because 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Creole Cat or Moi Bon les Chats Fluffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT BY SPIKES Posted September 20 Author Share Posted September 20 12 hours ago, uticaclub said: I used to get Firehouse Subs because retired JaxFD founded it, but we lost the last two, so I found a recipe for Northwest Florida Garlic Crabs I have one 5 blocks from me however they are so expensive. Great quality but big Canadian Dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT BY SPIKES Posted September 20 Author Share Posted September 20 23 hours ago, Peace Frog said: Grits with cheddar cheese and shrimp. And, Labatts Blue. So I looked for grit meal and although we have plenty of polenta in my area, grit meal is much more difficult to find. Found this but it will take an hour out of my day driving to and from the store to buy it.... Question -- I notice that the labelling says "also known as polenta" (I am going to make Shrimp and Grits as a side dish)...Do you think I can get away with using course polenta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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