Olives arrived from the nice folks at Penna. Wonder as many times as I have stopped in the adjacent city to them, to purchase “finished” olives, I haven’t stopped in to see the Pennas? I’ll have to correct that next trip down I-5! Years ago, living in Los Angeles, I had an olive tree… Continue reading Curing Olives at Home – Day 1
Time to Home Cure Olives!
The nice folks at Penna have sent a box of fresh (raw) olives, so I can write about how easy it is to cure them at home. It is! I’ve done this before, and you can, too! You’ll be delighted with the results. They sell out fast, so if you want to try… Continue reading Time to Home Cure Olives!
Duluth, MN – Pak’s Green Corner (Review)
What do hot dogs, steamed dumplings, curry, poutine, cous cous, burgers, penne with meatballs have in common? Not a thing. But you can enjoy all of these “world foods” and much more at Pak’s Green Corner at 40th and Grand in Duluth. Open only a couple of weeks, for lunch and dinner six days,… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Pak’s Green Corner (Review)
Help Rebuild Hubig’s Pies – A New Orleans Legend
The Simon Hubig Pie company didn’t get its start in New Orleans, but it is where it moved from “baker” to “legend”. Opening in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood (adjacent to the French Quarter) in 1922, Hubig’s has been making up and distributing its wide line of pocket sized fried pies ever since. Surviving Katrina, Hubig’s… Continue reading Help Rebuild Hubig’s Pies – A New Orleans Legend
What I’ve Been Up To Lately
The past months have been spent on site at a Pacific NW (US) industrial services company, in the B2B category. My role was to analyze the company, recommend growth strategies, and identify outside financing sources. Within ninety days for starting to look for money, I was able to locate and bring to the table five… Continue reading What I’ve Been Up To Lately
The Most Precious Gift
What’s the one thing someone can give you – one size fits all, can’t be returned, or exchanged, nor can you even buy more? One’s time. Something to think about every day that you run your business. “Will I have enough time to do…..?” Only you know what your own priorities are. But… Continue reading The Most Precious Gift
Portland, OR – East Bank Saloon & Restaurant Review
Located in a hysterical (sic) building, constructed in 1896, the location has been home to numerous businesses over the years, prior to the current owners establishing the eatery in 1978. Mrs. Burgerdogboy had scored a Groupon for 2 burgers and 2 beers for $15, so after an afternoon of her biz errands, we landed in… Continue reading Portland, OR – East Bank Saloon & Restaurant Review
Nationwide – Wendy’s Son of Baconator
It’s big (yet smaller), full of bacony and beefy goodness. It’s Wendy’s “Son of Baconator”, a smaller version (on everything except flavor!) of the popular ‘big’ baconator launched last year. Two fresh beef patties, four strips of bacon, a buttered, toasted bun. Topped off with mayo, ketchup, and American cheese. 700 calories and 40 carbs,… Continue reading Nationwide – Wendy’s Son of Baconator
Juicy Savings on Steak (Guest Post)
Nothing satisfies like a thick, juicy steak, but as we’re cutting our budgets, sometimes it’s the first luxury to go. Here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be. You can find grocery store savings on all kinds of food, including steak. And these cooking tips will help you to make a frugal feast on… Continue reading Juicy Savings on Steak (Guest Post)
Food Trucks Hit the End of the Earth (Duluth, MN)
Yes, at last, even the birthplace of Bob Dylan is getting its share of food trucks. Slowly at first, as Duluth still does not have defined regulations on the beasts, and as of this moment, they are required to basically “keep moving,” meaning they can’t park in one place for the day. So you’ll have… Continue reading Food Trucks Hit the End of the Earth (Duluth, MN)