When the good folks at MrBeer approached me and asked if I would like to try out their home brew kit, I said “heck yes!” America has gone “beer crazy” the past few years, with all the micro-brews, gastropubs, and specialty drinks. You can’t get much more ‘micro’ and artisan than brewing your own at… Continue reading Home Brewed Beer with Mr. Beer Review
Category: Home Cooking
Tulkoff Spicy Kimchi Aioli
Kimchi is the national dish of Korea, a melange of fermented vegetables, primarily cabbage, seasoned with garlic, cilantro, scallions and radish. It has been around since ancient times. The original “aioli” is like mayonnaise, an emulsion of egg yolk, oil, and garlic. It is thought to have originated in Provence, France. There are many variations… Continue reading Tulkoff Spicy Kimchi Aioli
Microwave Magic Cookware – New Product
Kim Harvey may well be the woman of my dreams – inventor, entrepreneur, kitchen magician, bakery brainiac, yard yoda – she has all the bases covered. Ms Harvey reached out and asked me if I’d like to try out her “Microwave Magic” cookware – patented technology to cook burgers (and other foods) in your microwave in minutes.… Continue reading Microwave Magic Cookware – New Product
Deli Counter Roast Beef Smackdown
I’ve been on a mission over the past couple years to find deli meat brands I can “call my own.” That is, that I can purchase and enjoy every time without concern for taste or texture. I’ve looked at a lot of them, and when I say deli “roast beef,” I include any kind of… Continue reading Deli Counter Roast Beef Smackdown
Pastrami Dip Recipe
I first heard of, and experienced the “pastrami dip” at a West Los Angeles icon, Johnnie’s Pastrami, on Sepulveda near the Culver City border. It’s a favorite corner of mine, also home to “Cinco de Mayo” (formerly Lucy’s #2) a Los Angeles style Mexican fast food stand open all night. I used to sit there… Continue reading Pastrami Dip Recipe
Home Cookin’ – Lasagna Recipe
I don’t remember the last time I made lasagna at home….it’s been years. During the reign of the late Mrs BurgerDogBoy, the dish was pretty much her purview. Before she set out to actually try and kill me, she messed with me once by trying to sneak turkey Italian sausage past me in the dish,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Lasagna Recipe
Jucy Lucy Recipe
The Jucy Lucy (sic) is a burger patty with molten cheese inside. It originated in Minnesota, but the actual birthsite is in dispute, with both Matt’s Bar and the 5-8 Club in Minneapolis claiming the naming rights. Matt’s uses the spelling of “Jucy,” while the 5-8 adds the “i.” You’ll pay $6.75 at Matt’s, and… Continue reading Jucy Lucy Recipe
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)
The Best Ground Beef in America
There’s a large group of burger lovers, both consumers and restaurants, who tout the wonders of New York beef purveyor Pat LaFrieda as the best burger supplier in the U.S. LaFrieda services some of America’s finest restaurants with steaks and chops, and its various burger blends (original, short ribs, brisket, and dry-aged) have taken on… Continue reading The Best Ground Beef in America
Maries Salad Dressing Review
I admit to being a salad dressing snob, preferring the very premium brands. Eh? You’re saying you don’t believe BurgerDogBoy eats salad? Well, sure, on occasion. One of the groceries I frequent isn’t very ‘brand loyal” meaning from time to time, you’ll see different manufacturer’s products than you are used to. This week, in the… Continue reading Maries Salad Dressing Review