Right off the bat, even before trying them, I liked these better than the McCormick’s Grill Mates sausages I looked at this week (scroll down to next story). Reason? First two ingredients are pork and beef, and not a mechanically separated poultry bit in sight. Also? No “corn syrup solids.” Sam’s Choice Original Smoked Sausages… Continue reading Sams Choice Original Smoked Sausages Review
Category: Hot off the Grill
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National Hot Dog Month
July is National Hot Dog Month, and we’re knee deep into the middle of the “hot dog season” in America. The 4th holiday is one of our peak dog days. So here’s the poop on America’s favorite (and most portable) food! Top Hot Dog Consuming Cities 2014 Los Angeles New York Atlanta Philadelphia Chicago Birmingham Boston… Continue reading National Hot Dog Month
McCormick Grill Mates Sausages Review
With over 8,000 employees and $4 billion in revenue, McCormick & Company is one of the undisputed leaders in the production and sale of spices and herbs. They have been on an acquisition and strategic partnership tear as of late,which really appears to have been jump started in 2003 with the purchase of New Orleans based… Continue reading McCormick Grill Mates Sausages Review
Hormel Deli Roast Beef Review
I’ve been trying out a lot of deli meats, lately, mostly pastrami and corned beef. I’m a fairly big snob / choosy about what I buy, eschewing the more inexpensive brands, which tend to be what I refer to commonly as “chopped, pressed, and form,” meat and other additives reconstituted to resemble roasts. I much… Continue reading Hormel Deli Roast Beef Review
Pie Five Pizza Review
Arguably at the top of growth chain for the fast casual dining segment, the relatively new “made on demand” concept pizza places appeal to customers on three points: value pricing, quality ingredients, and fast service. There are quite a few entrants into the category already, including Blaze, MOD, and Pie Five, which was started and… Continue reading Pie Five Pizza Review
Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room…..er, Oven
I used to have a couple thousand dollars worth of barbecuing gear. Got disposed of when I wasn’t looking to fuel somebody’s addictions. Oh, well. So I’ve been looking at smokers again, and I spotted these “in oven smoking bags” made by Camerons. They are a couple-three bucks, and come in a wide variety of… Continue reading Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room…..er, Oven
Vernon Manor Pepperoni Review
One of my local groceries seems to get more than their share of ‘scratch and dent’ foods. That’s my term for products that aren’t regularly stocked or are on the shelf at a deep discount. They do have a close-out bin, as well, which is odd, because the products in there are rarely products… Continue reading Vernon Manor Pepperoni Review
Tavern on the Hill Follow Up – Duluth, MN
This is a follow up visit, six months after opening, of the Tavern on the Hill, in a new development near the University in Duluth, MN. It’s the weekend of the annual world-famous “Grandma’s Marathon,” the foot race course that hugs the shore of Lake Superior. Runners from all over the world (and locally)… Continue reading Tavern on the Hill Follow Up – Duluth, MN
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
White Castle Chicken Waffle Review
White Castle has been trying on a lot of different dishes for size lately. Jalapeno and siracha everything, for example. Tonight I went for the “Chicken & Waffle Slider,” a take off on the current chicken and waffle craze sweeping the country. Used to be you could only get that dish in about three restaurants… Continue reading White Castle Chicken Waffle Review