A Chicago fireman taught me this, he used to make it for his station mates when it was his turn to cook. There’s really nothing “Mexican” about it, it’s just what he called it. It’s fast, filling, and covers the food groups. Ingredients 2 tubes Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (don’t try generic, trust me) 2… Continue reading Chicago Fire Mexican Casserole Recipe
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Des Plaines, IL – Kuhns Delicatessen Review
The other day, a Los Angeles area newspaper had me write an article about the recent closing of an iconic traditional delicatessen. They do seem to be vanishing at a rapid rate, but I never gave much thought as to why, until the owner of this one that was giving it up set me straight.… Continue reading Des Plaines, IL – Kuhns Delicatessen Review
Elgin, IL – Elgin Public House Reviews
Geez I love to be surprised at a restaurant, especially one that has got a rep for burgers – you know, that’s what I write about. Like I was supposed to be amazed at Los Angeles’ Umami Burger, but wasn’t. Across town in West L.A., tho, I was blown away by the burger at Golden… Continue reading Elgin, IL – Elgin Public House Reviews
“Boy Scout” Pepperoni Snack Stick Review
When I was in Boy Scouts, we had two fund raising events per year; in the summer we went door to door and sold packs of light bulbs, in winter we sold Christmas wreaths. I have no idea if we raised any significant amount of money, but if we did, it was supposed to support… Continue reading “Boy Scout” Pepperoni Snack Stick Review
Orv’s Pizza Review
Orv’s Pizza was originally from Kaukauna, WI, and may still be produced there, but it’s now under the ownership of Minneapolis pizza company Bernatellos, that also makes and sells Roma and Brew Pub brands. I wonder if Kaukauna Cheese is still made in Kaukauna? Hold on. OK, seems like its still made nearby, but now owned by a… Continue reading Orv’s Pizza Review
Friendly Farms Cottage Cheese Review
I love cottage cheese – not that lowfat crap, but delicious creamy max fat small curd. I use it as a dip for ruffled potato chips and tell myself I’m eating healthy. I usually sprinkle a little Tony Chachere Creole Seasoning on the top. Friendly Farms cottage cheese is another in-house product from Aldi, the… Continue reading Friendly Farms Cottage Cheese Review
Schaumburg, IL – To Pho Review
I used to work for a company that was owned by a reclusive jillionaire. My office was in Europe, but I maintained a household in the Chicago area that I would escape to on occasion. On one of those occasions, I got a call from a couple of my superiors at the company, direct connections… Continue reading Schaumburg, IL – To Pho Review
Algonquin, IL – Algonquin Mexican Restaurant Review
Back in Chicagoland for the last time this year, had a craving for Mexican food since Mrs. Burgerdogboy has been on a cooking strike lately and she makes some fine Mexican platos. I was out in the NW burbs, some areas of which are increasingly populated with people of various Latin heritages, and mercados and… Continue reading Algonquin, IL – Algonquin Mexican Restaurant Review
Ball Park Franks Angus Review
Ball Park brand hot dogs are as American as …….Germany. At least according to Wikipedia, when the Detroit Tigers issued a competitive challenge for companies to come up with an exclusive Tigers frank, a Frankfurt, Germany company called Hygrade won the competition, became ensconced at Tiger stadium and the “legend” grew from there. Ball Park… Continue reading Ball Park Franks Angus Review
Jones Canadian Bacon Review
Growing up within spitting distance of Canada, I never gave much thought to “Canadian Bacon” as a kid; we had it quite frequently, I just figured my parents smuggled it in from Ontario like they used to have to buy bootleg margarine in Michigan. I rarely buy it for home use, I generally find it… Continue reading Jones Canadian Bacon Review