Lunchables is a line of snack sized entrees from Oscar Mayer, a division of Kraft. Last week we tried out their French toast strips with bacon. I’m the one that has labeled this a “Frito Pie,” Lunchables calls it a “walking taco.” They don’t use the word “Frito” because that is a registered trademark of… Continue reading Lunchables “Frito Pie” Review
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Lunchable Waffle Stick Breakfast Review
Well this is a curious thing, spotted at WalMart for about a buck. “Lunchables” are “complete” meals to go, to eat heated or at room temperature, and were introduced in 1988 by Oscar Mayer, now part of Kraft. They were created by a team at Oscar Mayer as a way to sell more bologna, and… Continue reading Lunchable Waffle Stick Breakfast Review
Home Brewing with Mr Beer Reviews
It’s been two weeks since I completed the first step of making beer at home with the Mr. Beer kit. The mixture has been ‘brewing’ in the brew keg, and today I washed the (furnished) bottles and caps with the special “no dry” was solution that comes with the kit. The kit includes tablets (made… Continue reading Home Brewing with Mr Beer Reviews
Aldi Smoked Knackwurst Review
Under their own brand name of Deutsche Kuche, Aldi sells a smoked knackwurst sausage manufactured for them by Salm Partners, of Denmark, WI. In Germany, “knackwurst” can refer to a wide variety of sausages, depending on the region of manufacture. In the US, it generally refers to a plump, mildly seasoned pork sausage in a natural… Continue reading Aldi Smoked Knackwurst Review
Chi-Chi’s Corn Chips Review
For a time, back in the day, Minneapolis (of all places) was a hot bed of Americanized Mexican restaurants. A local restaurateur, Marno McDermott, founded a fast food chain called Zapata (later Zantigo) which gave Taco Bell a pretty good run for the money,and was eventually assimilated by various Taco Bell parent companies and vanished.… Continue reading Chi-Chi’s Corn Chips Review
Genoa Illinois VFW Breakfast
This small VFW post does whatever it needs to in order to maintain their solvency and funds for projects; they have found a niche with breakfast, dinners, and events for the community and environs. The third Sunday of each month, they have an AYCE breakfast, loaded up with French toast, biscuits, hash browns, SOS, sausage… Continue reading Genoa Illinois VFW Breakfast
Panera Breakfast Sandwich Review
Panera was founded in St. Louis, MO, where it operated (and still does in that area) at St. Louis Bread Company. The 1800 store chain is now owned by Au Bon Pain, which no longer operates Au Bon Pain (I liked those, for sure). I don’t think I’ve ever been in a Panera before, thought… Continue reading Panera Breakfast Sandwich Review
Home Brewed Beer with Mr. Beer Review
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
Bandito Barneys Beach Club Review – East Dundee, IL
Somebody else was buying, so they picked, and they picked Bandito Barney’s. I’ve never been there, I’ve even walked by it and didn’t notice it, the outside is an older home, and there’s only a smallish, faded sign over the door. But walk inside, and the whole world turns upside down, with massive outdoor bars… Continue reading Bandito Barneys Beach Club Review – East Dundee, IL
Parkview Hot & Spicy Smoked Sausage Review
Here’s another great product from global discount grocer Aldi. Germany based Aldi sells staples and fresh grocery items, under (mostly) their own created labels, at substantial discounts compared to national brand names. I’ve written about several of them in the past. These sausage, in the refrigerated section, also come in “Polish” and “Sun Dried Tomato”… Continue reading Parkview Hot & Spicy Smoked Sausage Review