Introduced to the world in 1980 by television visionary Ted Turner, CNN, which stands for Cable NEWS Network, became the first 24/7 television news network. It has cable distribution deals that afford it a reach of 100,000,000 homes in the US, and millions and millions of more viewers through its international networks and affiliates. In… Continue reading Jeff Zucker, The Man In Charge of Killing CNN
Butterball Turkey Reviews
A registered trademark since 1940, “Butterball” came into wide use in the 60s by Swift & Company and the brand was eventually spun to ConAgra. Today the line of fresh and frozen turkeys and a host of turkey derived products is owned by Kansas based Seaboard Corporation, a diversified multinational, that also operates other food… Continue reading Butterball Turkey Reviews
Chicago, IL – Franks Chicago Shrimp House
When you think of “Chicago food,” most likely deep dish pizza and hot dogs come to mind; but a ‘native dish’ in Chicago is fried shrimp, and you’ll find local chains competing for the best recipes and reviews. The oldest, and arguably the best, is Frank’s Chicago Shrimp House, with four locations. I lived in… Continue reading Chicago, IL – Franks Chicago Shrimp House
Trust Your Employees and Reap the Rewards
Richard Branson, Chairman of the multinational Virgin Group, made some “news” this week by announcing that employees of the (over 400) companies would no longer be bound by an official vacation policy; employees would be free to take the time they need/want, and it would not be monitored. In other words, Branson is placing his… Continue reading Trust Your Employees and Reap the Rewards
Steak Tartare with a Side of Adultery
I love steak tartare. I like the ingredients and ritual of them gobbling it together table side for you. Hard to find in the U.S. anymore, except at the occasional French bistro and I have scored it at the Pacific Northwest mini chain upmarket steakhouse, El Gaucho. My favorite place in the world to get… Continue reading Steak Tartare with a Side of Adultery
Ken Wheaton, Ad Age Editor, Takes Umbrage with Latest Carl’s Jr / Hardees TV Ads
In a recent editorial, he says: (the ads) are disgusting, the (agency and client) should be ashamed of themselves, (the ads) aren’t sexy or funny. The maligned advertising agency is “72 and Sunny,” a creative shop out of Los Angeles and Amsterdam; here’s a look at some of their work for other clients. From online… Continue reading Ken Wheaton, Ad Age Editor, Takes Umbrage with Latest Carl’s Jr / Hardees TV Ads
Athens, OH – O’Betty’s Red Hot Review
Dogs and Dames By Oddzar Easeright Twitter O’Betty’s Red Hot 15 W. State St., Athens, OH 740-589-6111 Nothing goes together quite like hot dogs and burlesque dancers, don’t you think? At O’Betty’s Red Hot in Athens, Ohio, owner Bob Satmary has combined his two passions into a one-of-a-kind melding of hot dogs and hot women… Continue reading Athens, OH – O’Betty’s Red Hot Review
Frozen Edwardos Natural Pizza Review
The relative new kid on the block in Chicago pizzerias, Edwardos has been cooking up their special ‘stuffed’ pizzas since 1978 from multiple locations in the Chicago area. They are also available in the frozen food section at your grocery, or you can have them shipped. Despite the massive publicity Chicago pizza received courtesy of… Continue reading Frozen Edwardos Natural Pizza Review
Cuban Pork Roast Recipe
I had this girlfriend from Barcelona who had many charms and talents, not the least of which was in the kitchen. On occasion, she would make me a traditional dish, which I have long forgotten the name of – it was cubed chunks of porks heavily encrusted with herbs. It was delicious, especially served… Continue reading Cuban Pork Roast Recipe
Chicago’s Iconic Sandwich – The Italian Beef
Like most locally-specific foods around the US, whether it’s the first coney island style hot dog, or the first pizzeria in America, the origins of Chicago’s iconic sandwich – the Italian Beef – are difficult to sort out. One story has it that Italian immigrant workers in Chicago’s stockyards brought home tougher cuts of meat,… Continue reading Chicago’s Iconic Sandwich – The Italian Beef