Schaumburg, IL – To Pho Review

I used to work for a company that was owned by a reclusive jillionaire. My office was in Europe, but I maintained a household in the Chicago area that I would escape to on occasion.  On one of those occasions, I got a call from a couple of my superiors at the company, direct connections… Continue reading Schaumburg, IL – To Pho Review

Algonquin, IL – Algonquin Mexican Restaurant Review

Back in Chicagoland for the last time this year, had a craving for Mexican food since Mrs. Burgerdogboy has been on a cooking strike lately and she makes some fine Mexican platos. I was out in the NW burbs, some areas of which are increasingly populated with people of various Latin heritages, and mercados and… Continue reading Algonquin, IL – Algonquin Mexican Restaurant Review

Ball Park Franks Angus Review

Ball Park brand hot dogs are as American as …….Germany.  At least according to Wikipedia, when the Detroit Tigers issued a competitive challenge for companies to come up with an exclusive Tigers frank, a Frankfurt, Germany company called Hygrade won the competition, became ensconced at Tiger stadium and the “legend” grew from there. Ball Park… Continue reading Ball Park Franks Angus Review

Jones Canadian Bacon Review

Growing up within spitting distance of Canada, I never gave much thought to “Canadian Bacon” as a kid;  we had it quite frequently, I just figured my parents smuggled it in from Ontario like they used to have to buy bootleg margarine in Michigan. I rarely buy it for home use, I generally find it… Continue reading Jones Canadian Bacon Review

Duluth, MN – Endion Station Review

The team responsible for breathing life into a number of Duluth’s historical buildings,  as well as the city’s culinary choices, Rod Raymond and Tim Nelson, have unveiled their newest creation, the Endion Station Public House.  Previous efforts include Tycoon’s Alehouse and Eatery, situated in one of Duluth’s first city halls, and the Fitger’s Brewhouse, located in… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Endion Station Review

Making Hot Dog Recipes at Home – From Scratch!

Stuff it!  (Your own sausages).  It’s not that hard, I do it a couple times a year, though it is definitely an easier task if you have a partner or two helping. I’m not going to go through the whole process here, you’ll have to decide whether to use all beef, beef and pork, or… Continue reading Making Hot Dog Recipes at Home – From Scratch!

Applegate Naturals Uncured Genoa Salami Review

I’m not sure how many consumers even know what the word “uncured” means when they see it on processed meat packages, like deli meats, hot dogs, ham and bacon.   I am also not sure where there is an “official” government definition, but I personally take it to mean free of the preservatives generally found… Continue reading Applegate Naturals Uncured Genoa Salami Review

White Castle Crispy Jalapeno Chicken Review

The last time I was in this particular White Castle was a day / night I made a major fundamental mistake – and I’m not talking about dining at White Castle, which is always a delight.  No, the last time through this outlet was the day Mrs. Burgerdogboy proposed we get married (after consuming 12… Continue reading White Castle Crispy Jalapeno Chicken Review