Hot off the Grill – Page 47

Aidells Andouille Sausage Review

I was visiting a friend, and her command cooking request was for me to whip up a pot of gumbo, eat some now, freeze some individual servings, and I’m always delighted when people ask me to cook for them. Validation. I remember the first time recognition really happened, we were hosting a dinner party in… Continue reading Aidells Andouille Sausage Review

Cafe Olympic Review – Crystal Lake, IL

As in any major metropolitan area, one has a multitude of breakfast choices in Chicago and its environs. An awful lot of the eateries are owned, or were started by Greeks, so it’s not unusual to see a co-mingling of Greek and American cuisines, regardless of the time of day. To wit: “scrambled eggs with… Continue reading Cafe Olympic Review – Crystal Lake, IL

Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe

I love homemade condiments of any kind; I make killer mustard and mayos, and sauerkraut when I dig up some patience. Traditionally, kraut in my house was simple but time consuming. Spread layers of thinly sliced cabbage and kosher salt in non-reactive container, let sit for six weeks. It’s always worked, so I was doubtful… Continue reading Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe

Lou Malnatis Frozen Pizza Review

Lou Malnati, and his father Rudy, managed Pizzeria Uno, one of the first outlets for “Chicago Deep Dish” pizza. Although Uno (now Uno Chicago Grill) claims to have invented the pie, local food historians give the credit to Rudy. Lou and his wife Jean opened the first Lou Malnati’s in 1971, in the Chicago suburb… Continue reading Lou Malnatis Frozen Pizza Review

Franks Fast N Fresh Deli – Superior, WI

You know I’ve written a lot about “gas station chicken,” or “fry delis” as they are called in the deep south. Counters inside of gas stations, c-stores, or truck stops, these enterprises sell freshly fried chicken, and sometimes sausage, fish, shrimp, eggrolls and the like. The Calument gas station (formerly Spur) at the food of… Continue reading Franks Fast N Fresh Deli – Superior, WI

Peapod Grocery Delivery Review

One of the earliest internet start-ups, Peapod came into being in the Chicago area in 1989 as a grocery delivery service. It has survived challenges from much better financed competitors (see WebVan debacle), and is presently held by the Dutch grocery company Royal Ahold. They are active in about a dozen cities and deliver groceries… Continue reading Peapod Grocery Delivery Review

DMK Burger Review – Chicago

Started in 2009, now with three locations in greater Chicagoland, DMK is regarded as one of the city’s great burgers. I found both positive and negative aspects to the experience. I had read a number of reviews prior to stopping by, and I agree with some of both the pluses and minuses. The beef burger… Continue reading DMK Burger Review – Chicago

Maid Rite Review – Springfield, IL

Maid Rite is the brand name for a franchised group of restaurants that sell what is generically referred to as “loose meat sandwiches.” Created by a butcher in Muscatine, Iowa, there are plus/minus a hundred outlets in the Upper Midwest selling Maid Rite type sandwiches, whether they are paying to use the name, or… Continue reading Maid Rite Review – Springfield, IL

Yo Mamas Review – New Orleans

At some point in time, ancient history, a New Orleans restaurant, most likely Port of Call, decided giant loaded baked potatoes were the perfect side for burgers. Not so, sez I. But it was a thing, and the thing has spread, and become a trend, so you can find the combo around down, including at… Continue reading Yo Mamas Review – New Orleans

McDonalds Chicken Select Tenders Review

Apparently, this product was around before, I wasn’t aware of it. It’s back for an LTO in another attempt from McDonalds to win back old customers or win new ones. The Chicken Select Tenders are described by the company as “Our juicy Chicken Select Tenders are made of 100% chicken tenderloin and are seasoned to… Continue reading McDonalds Chicken Select Tenders Review