Signature Cafe Brand Shepherd’s Pie

I’m not really sure if Shepherd’s pie is a regional favorite in the US, I certainly didn’t know about it growing up in casserole central – Minnesota.  I did become aware of it, fond of it, living in London in the 90s. For the unaware, classic Shepherd’s pie is a “hot dish” – basically a… Continue reading Signature Cafe Brand Shepherd’s Pie

Attention Food Company Executives – “Clean up in Aisle Everywhere”

Food companies: Americans need your help right now. We’ll make it up to you later, we promise. Seems like every time I go into a grocery store, which is 3-4x weekly, everything is up another dollar. Seriously? Yes, we know your costs are up, but aren’t you taking advantage just a wee little bit? I… Continue reading Attention Food Company Executives – “Clean up in Aisle Everywhere”

Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Reprise

Minnesota Burger Reporter Kawikamedia and the burger posse hit Grandma’s Saloon and Deli the other nite. A frequent hot spot for locals and tourists alike, at the base of the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth’s tourist quarter, “Canal Park.”   We’ve had a couple reports from Grandma’s in the past. Relevant to nothing except my memory book,… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Reprise

Gluten Free Bakery – Portland’s Fairycakes

Mrs. Burgerdogboy trotted home some gluten free cupcakes last nite, baked by FairyCakes of Portland (503-961-3898), and available at Lingonberries Market in the ‘Couve. We have a number of friends following gluten-free regimens, and have even hosted a GF dinner at our home. I haven’t been impressed with a lot of offerings in the GF category.… Continue reading Gluten Free Bakery – Portland’s Fairycakes

Recipe – Classic Cheeseburger (Safeway)

I was in my local Safeway this morning, which is probably one of their smallest stores, and they are about to tear it down and rebuild.  They have such a limited selection and such high prices, and a  giant remodel job at a nearby local Fred Meyer (Kroger) probably leaves them no alternative. 1.99 pounds of… Continue reading Recipe – Classic Cheeseburger (Safeway)

Twilight Pizza Bistro Review

I’m not a very disciplined writer.  Well, I’m not very disciplined at anything, actually.  Point being, when I set out to have an experience, and subsequently write it up, I don’t have a structure or point in mind ahead of time.   I write about what moves me (or doesn’t) at the time of the experience. … Continue reading Twilight Pizza Bistro Review

I Proclaim “Be Nice to Restaurant People” Month

I get annoyed with restaurant reviewers that trash places just because they like reading their own venom in “print.” Although I fail at times, I try hard to always remember what incredibly hard work it is to own a restaurant, and what a generally thankless jobs employees have  – from the top of the staff… Continue reading I Proclaim “Be Nice to Restaurant People” Month

Hillsboro, OR – Rachel’s Classic Burgers

As we used to say in the news business, it’s time to rewrite the lead.  Or maybe I buried the lead in this story.  In any case, after a long talk this afternoon with Mrs. Burgerdogboy, she pointed out some things to me I should have written about.  And of course, she’s right.  She’s always… Continue reading Hillsboro, OR – Rachel’s Classic Burgers

Home Cookin’ – DiGiorno Cheese Stuffed Crust

“It’s Not Delivery, It’s DiGiorno”  state the commercials for this Nestle product.  Hmmm.  I’ve had lots of delivered pizzas that became fleeting, one-time events in my life, and if DiGiorno wants to be placed into that category, I’m happy to oblige them. I purchased the “bacon, sausage, and pepperoni” topped version of this pie, and the packaging has… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – DiGiorno Cheese Stuffed Crust