“Ironically” – where I fell in love with Indian food was when I lived in China for six years. It was available in abundance, and especially on the little island I lived on in the South China Sea. We had a couple of Indian restaurants there, my regular stop was “Toochtka’s”, run by Malloy,… Continue reading Ethnic Gourmet Frozen Entrees Review
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Steak N Shake Frozen Burgers Review
Seems like every restaurant brand is trying to extend their reach by putting labeled products in the grocery aisles; if my memory is correct, seems like Taco Bell was first. Now there is hardly a fast casual brand that you don’t see in the grocery, whether it’s Boston Market, Fridays, Marie Callenders, Fatburger, Burger King,… Continue reading Steak N Shake Frozen Burgers Review
Spoiler Alert: The World’s Worst “Steak”
If you’ve read my posts in the past, you know I seldom write a “bad” review. While I may be dissatisfied with some aspect of a visit to a restaurant or with a product I try at home, I almost always try and find something redeeming about the experience. Although many people would dispute what… Continue reading Spoiler Alert: The World’s Worst “Steak”
Cary, IL – Tracks Bar and Grill Review
Sorry for the delay on this one, misplaced the pix for a couple months. I was heading out to Woodstock, IL (left) (where they shot “Groundhog Day”) to look at a couple of horses for sale. A pal said, ‘since you’re headed that way, stop at the Tracks Bar and Grill in Cary, and… Continue reading Cary, IL – Tracks Bar and Grill Review
John Morrell Little Smokies Review
I continue my quest for the world’s tastiest Little Smokies. So far, by a wide margin, Hillshire Farms Beef are my favorite….in the number two slot is the in-house brand at discount grocer Aldi. It’s not a close second as far as the primary criteria, flavor and texture, no, Aldi places for value… regularly… Continue reading John Morrell Little Smokies Review
Tyson Buffalo Chicken Strips Review
I have often written on the subject of my bewilderment that after frozen, fried foods being around for over fifty years, they haven’t figured out how to make it truly crispy yet. Pre-cooked/fried at the factory, no matter how you screw around with it at home (following the manufacturer’s instructions), you can’t get that crisp… Continue reading Tyson Buffalo Chicken Strips Review
Bridgford Thick Sliced Pepperoni
Bridgford Thick Sliced Pepperoni was on sale this week, and I try and stock up when those little delightful discs of processed pork are discounted. Bridgford started about 80 years ago in Southern California; its still a family business and headquartered in Anaheim. They were primarily in the bread dough for consumers business (dough, heat… Continue reading Bridgford Thick Sliced Pepperoni
The Best Food Festivals of the Fall
Hitting the road or need an excuse to? There are plenty of food events across the US this fall. Here’a rundown of some of the best, in calendar order: Feast Portland, September 18-21 at various venues in the city, this is an opportunity to truly sample the best of Portland, quickly becoming one of… Continue reading The Best Food Festivals of the Fall
Mutti Pizza Sauce Review
Imported from Italy from a company that for the last hundred years has focused on processing tomato products and only tomato products, you can’t get much more straightforward than these ingredients: tomatoes (99%), salt, basil, oregano, onion. Mutti is located in Parma. In addition to pizza sauce, they make peeled tomatoes, puree, pulp and concentrate. I… Continue reading Mutti Pizza Sauce Review
Geneva, IL – Old Towne Pub & Eatery Review
In my recent final Midwest swing of the year, before the snow flies and I head back south to the farm, I was meeting various friends around the city and burbs for fellowship and food. One of my stops took me to Geneva, IL, a far western burb – you’d recognize the quaint downtown… Continue reading Geneva, IL – Old Towne Pub & Eatery Review