Some people are concerned about the ingredients in McDonalds food. So McDonalds Canada started doing videos ‘behind the scenes’ and this marketing effort has now come to the U.S. If you haven’t seen the videos, they are pretty interesting. Here are a few of them. mcdonalds food made mcdonalds food… Continue reading How Is McDonalds Food Made?
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Field Liverwurst Review
My mom used to make me braunschweiger and mustard sandwiches to tote to school on occasion. Braunschweiger is a Midwestern term for liverwurst, which in the south is also called “Kentucky Pate.” The sandwiches were a respite from the steady diet of bologna, PB&J, and that crappy lunch meat that came in plastic packages, ham,… Continue reading Field Liverwurst Review
Pizza Sizes Keep Growing!
Pizza Sizes Keeping Pace Or Causing American Waistline Growth?? Back in my day, there were two sizes of pies at most pizzerias, small and large, and due to commonly available industry tools, they were 12” and 14” in diameter, respectively. At some point, “personal sized’ pizzas, generally 6” or 8” were made available, as a… Continue reading Pizza Sizes Keep Growing!
Free Meals for Vets 2014
Free Meals for Vets. Most require ID proof of status or uniform. Always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are franchises and may have different policies.Thanks to all who serve. 54th Street Grill — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal (up to $12) on Tuesday,… Continue reading Free Meals for Vets 2014
Vienna Beef Italian Beef Kit
I’ve written a ton about Chicago’s iconic specialty, the Italian Beef sandwich. I’ve looked at different brands to prepare at home, as well as a number of restaurant offerings. Check all those posts out here. Today we tried Vienna Beef’s home version of the preparation, beef and gravy frozen in a tub. Spoiler. Any of… Continue reading Vienna Beef Italian Beef Kit
Red Robin Frozen Fries
I’ve puked out a lot of words on restaurant brands in grocery stores, just use our search box at the upper left to find articles on Steak N Shake, Fatburger, and many more like products. Seems like restaurant brands will eventually take over the aisles —- I’ll have to switch to a better class of… Continue reading Red Robin Frozen Fries
Do You Have Creative Ideas for Penna Olives?
I’m among a lucky group of folks asked by Penna Olives to play with some products and come up with some new ideas and recipes. One of the premier olive growers and processors in Northern California, Penna sells all types of cured and stuffed olives, along with other related products. Direct to customers… Continue reading Do You Have Creative Ideas for Penna Olives?
Paks Green Corner Update
This restaurant has announced it will close in November of 2014 as a result of selling their property Follow up visit at Pak’s Green Corner in Duluth, MN, to make sure appearing on Triple D didn’t go to their heads. Didn’t. Still excellent. Had the Korean beef taco, poutine, and red curry chicken.… Continue reading Paks Green Corner Update
Duluth East High School Student Cafe Venture
When I was a sprout growing up in Sinclair Lewis’ Zenith City, I went to junior high (7-9) at Ordean Junior High School, where nobody complained about us having “Warriors”for a team name with a silhouette of an Indian for a logo. Then it was on to Duluth East for (most of) grades 10-12.… Continue reading Duluth East High School Student Cafe Venture
Tony Packo Hot Dog Sauce Review
Local Toledo hot dog legend Tony Packo’s has been around for 70-80 years, and is the birthplace of the “Hungarian Style Hot Dog.” Now with five locations, the business received a lot of publicity as the home town favorite of the TV character “Max Klinger” on the long-run sitcom “MASH.” Toledo is about halfway… Continue reading Tony Packo Hot Dog Sauce Review