Jeff Ross's new show is "The Roast of New Jersey." Bruce Glikas/Getty Images

Ready to set Jersey ablaze

Jeff Ross once schlepped to the Middle East. The comedian entertained sheikhs. Now back, he’s skewering his hometown state, or what’s left of it following the jailing of its gold-loving Sen. Menendez. The show’s “The Roast of New Jersey.” It’s Saturday, Feb. 28, at whatever’s Meridian Health Theatre in Red Bank. You can probably get a laugh and a colostomy at the same time. Ex-NFL guy, now WFAN radio guy Tiki Barber’s in the thing. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. But warning: The trip takes its toll.

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Ellen Easton does food, recipes, tea manners, etc., and sent menus for holiday time. Plus, protocols. Like: RSVP if not attending. Decline politely in writing, email or

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