Suzy Applebaum introduced me to the Green Mill; we were both employed at KSTP in Minneapolis- St. Paul, and I had asked her to go to lunch. She suggested the Green Mill. At the time, it was a small bar on Hamline Avenue in St. Paul that specialized in deep dish pizza. It had opened… Continue reading Frozen Pizza Review – Green Mill
Category: Ham & Bacon
Hummingbird Grill New Orleans
(The Hummingbird closed several years ago) These days, some universities have “Entrepreneurs in Residence”,whatever that means. This morning, like most mornings, the Hummingbird Grill has P.O.I.R. (police officers in residence). Other denizens include a couple of street people, a girl just off the Greyhound, suitcase by her side, tattered romance paperback in her hand, trying to make herself as… Continue reading Hummingbird Grill New Orleans
Waffle House Review
I wrote a piece years back, after hitting a Waffle House shortly after 9/11. I recently dropped in on one on the Gulf Coast. BTW, I counted on a map, and there are about 30 in a 40 mile stretch along the coasts of MS and LA. Wow. I sat at the counter, sipping… Continue reading Waffle House Review
Lamberts Review – Sikeston, MO
Always been curious about this place, which advertises heavily along the interstate. They also have another Missouri location and one in Foley, Alabama. They are known for “throwed rolls” – servers walk around the room with tins full of piping hot popovers, diners raise their hands, and a roll is pitched to them. (Note of… Continue reading Lamberts Review – Sikeston, MO
Art & Almas Century Inn – The $100 Breakfast, Burlington, IL
The “$100 hamburger” is a concept, excuse, private pilots use for the equivalent of a leisurely Sunday drive; fuel up the private plane, fly someplace, eat a burger, dessert, or whatever. The $100 refers to the cost of operating the plane for that trip.
Wendys Gouda Bacon Cheeseburger Review
Years ago, I was somewhat of a regular at Wendys; I was especially hot for them during the period they had the burger fixin’s bar along with salad, pasta, and tacos, I think. The “Superbar” it was called, and I found a TV commercial for it. In recent years, I’ve only stopped in when they’ve… Continue reading Wendys Gouda Bacon Cheeseburger Review
Appleton Farms Ham Review
I’ve written about Appleton Farms products before; it’s the in-house brand that Aldi has. This is about their “Butt Portion Bone In Ham Water Added.” To me, it’s significant that “water added” is part of the main product description, and in the ingredients you’ll find a host of “salts.” Salt + water = brine = increased… Continue reading Appleton Farms Ham Review
Appleton Farms Fully Cooked Bacon Review
Appleton Farms is one of the in-house brands for the Aldi grocery chain. I’ve written a lot of posts about Aldi products, which I generally find to be of good quality and terrific value. Their fully cooked bacon is no exception, a package of which sells generally for less than two bucks. I’ve become a… Continue reading Appleton Farms Fully Cooked Bacon Review
Supreme Lobster Appetizers
Had an occasion to need appetizers this week, but didn’t have time to make them. A local Chicago company, Supreme Lobster and Seafood, sells quality heat and eat appys to bail you out of just such a jam. Picked up their bacon wrapped scallops and their lobster rangoon won tons. Both could be ready in… Continue reading Supreme Lobster Appetizers
Pub 72 Review, Gilberts, IL
I’ve been on a mission to have weekend breakfasts at rural locations in Illinois, and today we hit the Pub 72 Bar & Grill in Gilberts, IL. The “72” is after the number of the highway, and if memory serves me, is a rather new name. Not sure if the change also represented a change… Continue reading Pub 72 Review, Gilberts, IL