Home Cookin’ – Hearst Ranch Grass Fed Beef

I had the opportunity to sample some flank steaks courtesy of California’s Hearst Ranch. Some background:   Hearst Ranch is made up of thousands of acres of lush California grazing land surrounding San Simeon, the former outpost for the late media mogul William Randolph Hearst.   He owned about 250,000 acres (that’s nearly 400 square miles!) of… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Hearst Ranch Grass Fed Beef

Samples / Tests

We get emails from time to time asking if we will give out samples, coupons, or conduct tests on specific products, and the answer is, of course, yes! If you’d like exposure to our thousands of readers, and would like to give out product samples,  restaurant or food coupons, or have us review your food… Continue reading Samples / Tests

Portland, OR – Julie’s Vietnamese (Food Cart)

In the middle of the 5th/Oak/Stark pod, is a nondescript trailer which I wouldn’t have known the name of, save for the sign board on the sidewalk. For me, this place would be an odd choice for my noontime repast, but Mrs. BDB and I had out of town guests, and we were trying desperately… Continue reading Portland, OR – Julie’s Vietnamese (Food Cart)

Duluth, MN – Sneakers Sports Bar & Grill

Spoiler alert: BurgerDogBoy H-A-T-E-S sports bars. There would have to be something REALLY spectacular inside to get me in one, like the woman of my dreams, or at least the burger of my dreams. Such was not the case at Sneakers Sports Bar & Grill, inside the “Holiday Mall” downtown Duluth, MN. The “Holiday Mall”… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Sneakers Sports Bar & Grill

Duluth, MN – The “New” Pickwick

  Nearly 100 years old, but yet a “newborn”, the Pickwick (“the Wick” to locals) has always been a Minnesota favorite, and has been operated by the same family until this week. The new owners have modernized some of the infrastructure, and will be “updating” (horrors!) the menu. First pic of the new bar area… Continue reading Duluth, MN – The “New” Pickwick

Beaverton, OR – Canyon Grill

“Voted Best Burgers in Town!” the sign outside says. Doesn’t say by whom, or what town. I’ve driven by this place a million times, on Canyon Rd, or “Car Dealer Row”, or more appropriately these days, “Empty Car Dealer Buildings Row”, as quite a few are in the wind these days. I first spotted the… Continue reading Beaverton, OR – Canyon Grill

Why I’m Not Eating Burgers at the Oregon State Fair

I went last year, and was disappointed at the selections of foods available …. State Fairs were started as showcases for local farmers; in fact, Oregon’s was started iin 1959 by the Oregon Fruitgrowers Association. So in my humble opinion, a State Fair should highlight the best of the region, unique and/or innovative twists on… Continue reading Why I’m Not Eating Burgers at the Oregon State Fair

Portland, OR – The Hummus Stop

Well, this is a strange review. A non-review. For “The Hummus Stop” at Capitol Hwy and Pomona (across the street from an apparent, established competitor, Baba Fresh) is not open. Oh, they’ve been working on it. Since January, I believe. Neighbors in the strip mall said they hear H.S. would open July 4. Obviously not.… Continue reading Portland, OR – The Hummus Stop

Home Cookin’ – 40 Clove Garlic Chicken

This is an easy to prepare oven roasted chicken dish, that’s a bit different, is very flavorful, and bound to please most eaters.  Mrs. BDB and I prepared it last night, I was hoping for a knock-off of Versaille’s Garlic Chicken (Los Angeles), and while this was extremely good, it didn’t come close to the… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – 40 Clove Garlic Chicken