Advance Pierre Pretzel Cheeseburger Review

Every time I think I have covered every single availability in the ‘heat and eat’ burger category, I run across a new one.  This week it’s the “Pretzel Cheeseburger” from Advance Pierre, arguably the largest manufacturer of heat and eat burgers, and I’ve tried a gaggle of them. While the Ohio company puts out a… Continue reading Advance Pierre Pretzel Cheeseburger Review

Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza Review

Culinary Circle is a house brand for SuperValu stores, which include a gaggle of brands:  Jewel, Albertsons, Cub, Bristol Farms,  Save A Lot and more. It’s based in Minneapolis and is the 3rd largest grocery company, after Kroger and Safeway. Super Valu’s total outlets number over 2500, and they are the primary supplier to over… Continue reading Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza Review

Breckenridge Farms Breakfast Review (Dollar Tree)

I’m always searching out economical food buys, for three reasons: 1) I like to eat/maximize my own budget, 2) I have a special sympathy for groups like seniors and the economically disadvantaged in times of skyrocketing food prices, and 3) I’ve been through a few economic ups and down cycles in my life, tho largely… Continue reading Breckenridge Farms Breakfast Review (Dollar Tree)

Hello Fresh Review, Part 2

The other day I wrote about popping my cherry with home meal delivery service, HelloFresh.  I had received a pack of three meals (for two persons), a salmon meal, which I reviewed, chicken with orange glob, and peppercorn steak.  I made the chicken but won’t bother to review it, despite following the recipe to the… Continue reading Hello Fresh Review, Part 2

Trader Joes Mahi Mahi Burger

Mahi Mahi?  Isn’t that dolphin?  No, but you sure hear that from a lot of people.  The common name (Mahi Mahi is Hawaiian) is dolphinfish (one word), and like so many things in the English language, similar words cause confusion.  This fish is no relation to Flipper.  It is also known widely as Dorado. The… Continue reading Trader Joes Mahi Mahi Burger

HelloFresh Reviews – Home Meal Delivery

A few years ago, I was offered a job running a home meal delivery company; it was an interesting concept, but there were bound to be some chemistry problems with the founders, so I passed. But I have noted the growth of the segment over the years, and how many different niches the industry has… Continue reading HelloFresh Reviews – Home Meal Delivery