For persnickety pickle people

Okay, we interrupt the regular blog posting to present a message to Long Island residents in search of pickles - Heinz Hamburger Dill Chips, to be exact - because they are practically impossible to find on Long Island. Most stores carry a variety of other brands, and if they carry Heinz, it's usually only sweet relish.

Persnickety pickle palates recognize that the Heinz Hamburger Dill Chip has the right pickle punch - the right amount of crispiness, a nice vinegar tang that doesn't overwhelm, and nice ridges...it's the way a hamburger dill is supposed to be.

And where can you get Heinz Hamburger Dill Chips on Long Island? In Nassau County, you can find them at Uncle Giuseppe's Italian Market at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Prospect Avenue in East Meadow. I can't speak for their other locations in Port Washington or Smithtown, but in East Meadow, besides pickles, they have a great selection of Sterling Silver meats, Bell & Evans chickens, and some delicious in-store deli stuff including some crazy good fried Italian chicken cutlets and tomato-mozzarella salad.

So there you have it. Go to Uncle Giuseppe's in East Meadow and get your Heinz Hamburger Dill pickle fix.