Pillsbury Heat and Eat Breakfast Biscuits

I often carp to anyone within spitting distance, “why are there only sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches in the frozen food?  Why doesn’t anybody make a bacon and egg one? Well, someone at Pillsbury heard me, and came out with Bacon, Egg, Cheese Biscuits, a 2.5 minute microwave affair.   They come in two separate pieces,… Continue reading Pillsbury Heat and Eat Breakfast Biscuits

Ridgefield, WA – Jollie’s Restaurant/Bar

Odd I find myself here.  Even odder, I find myself here for the 2nd time in a couple months. Out looking at land for a client project, we rolled into Jollie’s for a bit o lunch repast…being as it was the only thing around. This kind of dive/diner/truck stop is fine with me.  My companions… Continue reading Ridgefield, WA – Jollie’s Restaurant/Bar

Nationwide – Red Robin Oktoberfest Burger

Oktoberfest, the event, was started in the early 1800s in Germany, a celebration of beer brewed in the city of Munich. It is one of the largest “fair-type” events in the world, drawing more than 5,000,000 attendees annually. Events in the style of the original Oktoberfest take place across other cities in Germany, as well… Continue reading Nationwide – Red Robin Oktoberfest Burger

From Whence Ruth’s Chris

I had this pal when I lived in New Orleans, Randy Fertel, whom I would join for lunch on occasion, along with a few other cool people, like Lolis Elie, author of  definitive bibles on BBQ, a contributing writer on Treme;  other interesting members of the local populi would join us, as well. I’m not… Continue reading From Whence Ruth’s Chris

Winco Fresh Pizza

Winco, is the evolution of a grocery chain started in Boise, ID over 40 years ago. Under the original founders, Winco operated under various names like Waremart, and also operated outlets of Minneapolis-based Cub Foods. An ESOP (employee share ownership plan) was effected, and control was transferred from the founders to the ESOP; stores were… Continue reading Winco Fresh Pizza

Napavine, WA – Ramblin’ Jack’s Ribeye

In the car for hours yesterday, Mrs. Burgerdogboy needed to slake her thirst, so we pulled off I-5 in Washington, and into Ramblin’ Jack’s Ribeye Saloon and Cafe.   We had feasted on pasta and fruit earlier, but can always find an excuse to have a little nosh, so in addition to the $5 double martinis,… Continue reading Napavine, WA – Ramblin’ Jack’s Ribeye

Lean Cuisine – Asian-Style Potstickers

Anybody who knows me knows how much I love Chinese dumplings.  There’s a terrific photo of me at a small restaurant near the Great Wall in China – a dumpling restaurant, and we ordered the entire menu!  (For about $4).  And you’ve probably read about Portland’s unique mash-up dumpling food truck here. Well today, we… Continue reading Lean Cuisine – Asian-Style Potstickers

Lean Cuisine – Philly Style Steak Panini

Always in search of food under a buck, I came across a large selection of Lean Cuisine sandwiches and entrees that hit that price point recently. Today I sampled the Philly Style Steak & Cheese Panini, which boasts the following ingredients on the box: Beef steak, red & green peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese sauce… Continue reading Lean Cuisine – Philly Style Steak Panini

IHOP – Bacon ‘N Beef ™ Burgers

I rarely get to chain restaurants, especially for burgers. But Mrs. Burgerdogboy and I were out and about last nite, and feeling a little peckish late in the afternoon. By coincidence, I had grabbed the mail as we left the house, and in it was the local coupon flyer, which had a BOGO coupon for… Continue reading IHOP – Bacon ‘N Beef ™ Burgers