Nearly 30,000 companies filed for bankruptcy protection in the first half of 2009, up 64% from the previous year. Chapter 11 filings were up 113%. This means opportunity for the astute buyer. You can buy competitive customers for pennies on the dollar, acquire a cherished brand name, intellectual property, and maybe a great employee or… Continue reading Bankruptcies Up! Opportunities Up Higher!
Home Pizza Dough Quest
My quest continues to make GREAT home made pizza. This week I tried King Arthur Brand Crust Mix, a pack makes two 12″ thin crusts, or larger single thick crust. The mix is complete, includes a yeast package, the ingredients ( semolina flour (durum wheat), King Arthur Unbleached Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour), dough… Continue reading Home Pizza Dough Quest
Duluth, MN – Lees Pizza Duluth
Once upon a time, there was a local small pizza chain in Duluth, called “Mr. Franks”. Some years ago, Mr. Franks “West”, at 21st Avenue West and Superior Street, was taken over by Lee, and dubbed “Lee’s Pizza.” Lee maintained the Mr. Frank’s recipe, which is a good, if not great, substitute,if one has just… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Lees Pizza Duluth
Have It Your Way – From Heinz
Here’s a cute little gift thing, personalized Heinz Mustard and Ketchup jars, in a variety of sizes. You might want some of these for a company BBQ, or family reunion? Or just for fun. On a similar note, while you might not want to put them on your burgers, dogs, or pizza, did you know… Continue reading Have It Your Way – From Heinz
Portland, OR – Dan and Louis Oyster Bar
We had just picked up out of town company at the airport, and were headed for the Saturday market, so this place was an easy stop on the way. I’ve never been here before, for some reason, I thought it was kinf of “touristy”, even tho it is Portland’s oldest family owned restaurant (since1907, so… Continue reading Portland, OR – Dan and Louis Oyster Bar
Even the Big Shot Steakhouses Are Burger Crazy!
This week’s “Meating Place” magazine, an industry trade journal, recounts how upscale steakhouses are adding burgers to their menu. Remind’s me of those old steaks sauce commercials, “after all hamburgers aren’t chopped ham, they’re chopped steak!” Morton’s is now offering “Bar Bites,” that include options like Three Prime Cheeseburgers and Petite Filet Mignon sandwiches. Fleming’s… Continue reading Even the Big Shot Steakhouses Are Burger Crazy!
Saveur Magazine, September – “The Burger Bible”
What a delight it was to find this issue this morning. The subhead is “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About America’s Favorite Food,” and they do a VERY thorough job. Kudos to the Saveur editorial staff for a great job! The magazine covers everything from “soup to nuts” about the wonderful world… Continue reading Saveur Magazine, September – “The Burger Bible”
And Now You Know…..The Rest of the Story
Everybody reading this has probably a pretty fair idea of where and when the modern day hamburger or hamburg sandiwch was created. There are a lot of different locations that claim to be the birthplace of the modern hamburger in the U.S., little is said about the invention of the bun, and where would… Continue reading And Now You Know…..The Rest of the Story
The Burger Wars Start Sizzlin’
McDonald’s launches Angus, Carl’s and Hardee’s take umbrage. An article in the WSJ yesterday chronicles the marketing efforts of these three as they attempt to garner a larger share of the large burger market. Feeling that the McD angus was a copycat of CKE’s (Carl Karcher Enterprises, parent company of both Carl’s Jr and Hardees),… Continue reading The Burger Wars Start Sizzlin’
“Julie & Julia” and 30 Burgers in 30 Days
After seeing this very charming movie tonight, I am almost tempted to replicate task of the blogger “Julie” in the film – wherein she cooked all of Julia Child’s recipes in her first book in one year, I’m kind of tempted to try to consume 30 burgers in 30 days. Coincidentally, both Portland Monthly and… Continue reading “Julie & Julia” and 30 Burgers in 30 Days