“to buy a pickle…” so goes an old ditty my dad used to break into spontaneously on occasion. I love most pickles, really love them. I love kosher dills, half sours, hamburger dills….most anything but sweet relish and bread and butter. IxNay on those. I’m not quite old enough to remember pickle “barrels” but… Continue reading “My Mother Gave Me A Nickle…” Oh Snap Pickles Review
Wrigley Field Smokies Review
In a nostalgic mood a couple years ago, the Chicago Cubs commissioned world famous Vienna Beef to bring back the Wrigley Field smokie sausage, using the original 1893 family recipe. These puppies are pure beef with a secret combination of spices, and hickory smoked (Ingredient and nutrition panel below). They are substantial, and in the groceries,… Continue reading Wrigley Field Smokies Review
Thorntons Chicken Sandwich Review
Fourth in a series of four. Thornton’s is a medium size gas station chain based out of Louisville. They’ve been rolling out hot snack foods at some of their stations, and I’ve tried their pizza, burgers, and breakfast sandwiches so far. Today I picked up the “Southern Style Crispy Chicken Sandwich,” which is two of… Continue reading Thorntons Chicken Sandwich Review
Nottoli Italian Market Review, Chicago, IL
I’ve been on a tear lately, chasing down “ethnic” markets to explore new tastes and ingredients. I’m happy with my finds for Indian, Asian, and Eastern European, and this weekend, I stumbled on an amazing Italian market, Nottoli, which has imported canned and boxed groceries, an outstanding meat counter, and created in-house fresh and frozen prepared foods.… Continue reading Nottoli Italian Market Review, Chicago, IL
Thorntons Gas Station Food Review, Part 3
This is my third look at the hot food side of Thornton’s gas stations, a medium size chain in the South and Midwest. I previously looked at their pizza and breakfast biscuit. My “beef” with all this food is primarily its value proposition, as well as the manner in which its preparation is marketed (previously discussed).… Continue reading Thorntons Gas Station Food Review, Part 3
Urban Pie Pizza Review
There was a time when the major beer companies started putting out “small brands” (semi-anonymously) to compete with the rapidly-growing craft beer industry. Seems that Milwaukee’s Palermo Pizza, which has been around forever, took a tip from the brewers, and have rolled out (I think) six new ‘brands’ over the past two years. I’ve tried a… Continue reading Urban Pie Pizza Review
Busy Burger Review, Chicago, IL
Americans have been in love with burgers arguably since the first fast food chain (White Castle) launched in the 1920s, but the current infatuation is thought to have come to the forefront around 2011. There are several theories as to why the burger business amped up at that point in time, but many feel it… Continue reading Busy Burger Review, Chicago, IL
Chicken Strip Smackdown in the South
Swinging thru the South, seemed like a good time to do a “compare and contrast” on chicken strips, or fingers, tenders, or whatever you call them. I would have preferred doing a compare and contrast on bacon strips, but that would make Mrs. BDB unhappy, unless she was co-judging. Next trip. She’s not a chicken… Continue reading Chicken Strip Smackdown in the South
Riverside Coney Island Review, Monroe, LA
Like most places in the country, there are signs of Spring in Louisiana. We don’t really get a “Spring,” per se, tho, do we? One day it’s the last day of our very short winter, and the next morning we’re into the “hot season.” It’s upon us, 90 degree days, and 70 degree nights. Gee,… Continue reading Riverside Coney Island Review, Monroe, LA
5-8 Club Juicy Lucy Review
Minnesota claims to be the birthplace of the “Jucy Lucy” (sic), two burger patties smashed together stuffed with blistering hot melty cheese in the middle. Beyond being identified as an official state food, the actual ‘birthplace’ is subject to dispute, with two different bars on the bar south side of Minneapolis claiming to have originated… Continue reading 5-8 Club Juicy Lucy Review