Pop Weaver Microwave Popcorn Reviews

A little off-topic, but I like popcorn as a snack.  While I rarely, if ever, actually endorse a product, I want to crow a little bit about Pop Weaver Popcorn. Founded in 1928 by Ira Weaver, the Weaver Popcorn Company is one of the nation’s largest popcorn companies, and is still operated by members of… Continue reading Pop Weaver Microwave Popcorn Reviews

Duluth, MN – G.B. Schneider & Co. (Duluth Restaurants Reviews)

After a long career of gourmet chef posts all around the US, when it came time to set up his own shop, G.B. (Gary) Schneider returned to his geographical and culinary roots to set up shop in his hometown of Duluth, MN. Schneider has updated regional comfort foods into gourmet delights at blue collar prices.… Continue reading Duluth, MN – G.B. Schneider & Co. (Duluth Restaurants Reviews)

Barrington, IL – The Bread Basket Restaurant Review

Had a craving for corned beef today, out in the old stomping grounds of idyllic Barrington, IL. So it was off to the Bread Basket, one of the two old standbys for locals in the village. (The other being “The Canteen“).   Been here dozens of times, back in the day, it was a favorite… Continue reading Barrington, IL – The Bread Basket Restaurant Review

Home Cookin’ – Dollar Store Empanadas Microwave Food Tests

I have a constant curiousity about what I call “gas station burgers” and the like. I’ve written a few of those up before, as well as the one buck fish sandwich from the Dollar Store. So when i saw empanadas at the Dollar Store the other day (labeled “Jamaican Beef Pies”)  I had to give… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Dollar Store Empanadas Microwave Food Tests

Home Cookin’ – Connie’s Sausage and Uncured Pepperoni Frozen Pizza Reviews

I’ve previously tried a Connie’s, an “all natural” line out of Chicago.  Today I spotted one with “uncured pepperoni” so I thought I would give that a world. In any increasingly (pseudo) health-conscious world, “uncured” meats are all the rage.  What exactly are uncured meats?  You see the label on bacon and other pork products… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Connie’s Sausage and Uncured Pepperoni Frozen Pizza Reviews

Home Cookin’ – Pastorelli Products Home Pizza Recipe

Beginning in Italy around 1850, the Pastorelli family took a deliberate route into the Italian food products business, making olive oil, and eventually tomato sauce of some repute. Several companies were successfully built and sold, on both sides of the Atlantic, until the birth of the Chicago company, producing red sauce, olive oil, and now,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Pastorelli Products Home Pizza Recipe

Algonquin, IL – Takin’ A Bite of A.S.S. (Algonquin Sub Shop) Sandwich Reviews

For over 15 years, this local guy has slugged it out against the giant sandwich chains, and by all accounts is winning….big time. On a mid Sunday afternoon, this place was jammed. With a long list of pre-customized sandwiches of all types, quality proteins, fresh-baked breads, and fresh vegetables make all the difference in the… Continue reading Algonquin, IL – Takin’ A Bite of A.S.S. (Algonquin Sub Shop) Sandwich Reviews

Genoa, IL – Vet’s Home Breakfast Buffet

I like buffets.  I especially like them when they support a cause I am partial to, like veterans. Buffets for me are not (necessarily) about the quantity, but rather the adventure, and finding surprises on occasion, like this morning in Genoa, Illinois.  The Vet’s Home there has several events per week open to the public,… Continue reading Genoa, IL – Vet’s Home Breakfast Buffet