Five Finds on Friday: Daniel Perry
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Daniel Perry, creator of the outstanding and rave-winning JAM According to Daniel. Perry’s coveted jams are available at stores around town and also directly from him Saturdays at City Market. “Every Saturday until Christmas, rain or shine,” said Perry, “100 unique local producers are waiting to enlighten you about why their product is different and why you need it in your life . . . Vote with your wallet!” Perry is particularly excited that his apricot crop this year is sufficient to make his popular apricot jam, which happens only every 3-5 years. Perry’s picks:
1) Roasted Pork Sandwich with pickled fennel and chipotle mayo at Greenwood Gourmet Grocery. “The perfect combo of crunchy, fatty, and tangy – refreshing after a morning of berry picking.”
2) Roasted Chicken and Yucca Frita at Al Carbon. “This chicken smells so good that utensils are too slow. Eating with both hands is recommended. It’s ‘fall off the bone’ tender, in a literal sense. And seeing the green charcoal rotisserie really seals the deal.”
3) Fried Plantains at Pearl Island Foods at the City Market. “Crunchy, slightly sweet, with a spicy slaw and garlic aioli. Just right for a mid-morning snack when tomato selection leads to decision fatigue.”
4) Pulled Pork Soul Bowl with Fries and Bold & Spicy Sauce at Ace Biscuit & Barbecue. “Ditch the bun, it’s just in the way. Get in touch with your inner carnivore.”
5) Ricotta from Twenty Paces. “Creamy, fluffy, and so refreshing. It’s great on bread, and amazing on a spoon. Try it with olive oil, maple syrup, and coarse sea salt, all at the same time. Like ice cream meeting yogurt and butter, spreadable mellow creaminess. So fluffy!”