I have opined on my take on AM/PM Mini Mart ready to eat foods in the past, my opinion hasn’t changed – adequate hot food, great value proposition. There are few dollar menus that can beat the proposition AM/FM has to offer – two hot dogs for $1.50, two larger dogs or burgers for $2.50.… Continue reading AM/PM – Arco Gas Stations Ready to Eat Burgers & Dogs
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Salem, OR – Rock N Rogers 50’s Style Diner
We were rescuing a new “hot” dog from a shelter in Salem, to add to our family, so Mrs. Burgerdogboy suggested I “rescue” a burger on the way home to add to my waistline. Point taken, mission accomplished. I’d been to Rock N Rogers once before, and for this old guy, RNR fits the bill… Continue reading Salem, OR – Rock N Rogers 50’s Style Diner
Tukwila, WA – Galliano’s Cucina
Out with some business colleagues for lunch the other day, this is a regular haunt of said colleagues, close to their office. Galliano’s in the “fast casual’ category with table service, counter ordering. They offer a fairly full-line Italian style menu, with sandwiches, pizza, salads, pasta and selected entrees. A large menu board, replete with… Continue reading Tukwila, WA – Galliano’s Cucina
Wendy’s New Spicy Guacamole Chicken Club
The fine folks at Wendy’s contacted me and asked me to try out their new Spicy Guacamole Chicken Club sandwich, and furnished me with the means to do that. They describe their newest sandwich as “Made with a seasoned spicy chicken breast, authentic guacamole, crisp Applewood smoked bacon and pepper jack cheese.” Chicken is rarely… Continue reading Wendy’s New Spicy Guacamole Chicken Club
Portland, OR – Franks A Lot
Now how I have missed this place? In the parking lot of Whole Foods on SE Burnside, Franks A Lot has been dishing up specialty dogs for years – long before the whole Portland food cart craze. We were in the neighborhood, biding our time waiting on Portland’s extraordinary garden consultant, Sara Pool, to plan… Continue reading Portland, OR – Franks A Lot
New Product – Annie’s Organic Rising Crust Pizza
Annie’s, manufacturer of good tasting, natural food products, started in New England over 20 years ago. The company is committed to sustainability and providing a healthier bent on a full range of products. They’ve recently launched a new entry into the frozen pizza segment, a certified organic, rising crust pizza, in four varieties, four cheese,… Continue reading New Product – Annie’s Organic Rising Crust Pizza
Home Cookin’ Test – Culinary Circle Pizza for One
SuperValu, a Minnesota based grocery chain (# 3 in US) is the owner of Albertson’s who carry SV’s in-house line of “Culinary Circle” products. CC makes several varieties of frozen pizzas, including the ultra flat bread pizza for one product. 5.8 oz, microwave or conventional oven, I always choose the latter, which called for about… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test – Culinary Circle Pizza for One
Portland, OR – Sho Japanese Restaurant
This is our “go to” neighborhood sushi place. Mrs. Burgerdogboy loves to get her sushi on, and Sho (formerly an outlet of KOJI) fills the bill with fresh, made-to-order sushi at a nominal price. Mrs. BDB always gets the deluxe sushi assortment, which comes with a variety of pieces and miso; I generally go for… Continue reading Portland, OR – Sho Japanese Restaurant
Market of Choice – Asparagus & Prosciutto Strada
Strada is an egg-custard type casserole, frequently served for breakfast or lunch. It’s a riff on the word “strata”, which mean ‘layers’ as found in natural formations of geology. My mother first introduced me to the dish, which she made on occasion for her social gatherings – using a relatively common standard list of ingredients… Continue reading Market of Choice – Asparagus & Prosciutto Strada
Home Cookin’ Test – Tony Romas Pulled Pork BBQ
I’ve been into a Tony Roma’s once, and it was on the occasion of a group of Chinese I was working with wanting an “authentic American meal”; the restaurant was in Hong Kong. No idea what I had to eat that nite, for sure it wasn’t ribs, cause that particular dish is never on… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test – Tony Romas Pulled Pork BBQ