A few weeks ago, I reviewed the home gyros package from Chicago manufacturer Devanco; today I checked out a competing brand, Opaa! from another Chicago company called Grecian Delight. Opaa is priced about 30 % less than Devanco, but the contents reflect that as well. Both kits have claims on the box of the contents… Continue reading Opaa Gyros Kit Review
Category: Sandwiches
Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Mrs. Burgerdogboy asked me to take a whack at fried chicken; usually we’d head to that chain the late New Orleanian Al Copeland created – Popeye’s, but it was one of those (one?) gloomy Portland days and we were resolved to (mostly) not leave the bedroom. So here’s my concocted recipe, which turned out real… Continue reading Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Steak N Shake Shooters Review
Started in Normal, IL, in 1934 by ex marine Gus Belt, Steak N Shake is so named for its focus on ‘steakburgers’ and milk shakes. The marketing slogan “in sight it must be right” referred to the fact that originally, the beef was ground in plain sight of the customers, and originally was a grind… Continue reading Steak N Shake Shooters Review
Gilberts Froman Frank Review
Based in northeastern Wisconsin, Gilbert’s Craft Sausages are touting their all natural, uncured line of franks and sausages. I picked up a package of their “Froman” franks, which I assume is a riff on the character of Abe Froman, the “Sausage King of Chicago” in the Ferris Bueller movie. Gilbert’s grew out of a passion… Continue reading Gilberts Froman Frank Review
Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Ghost Pepper Cheeseburger Review
The venerable Grandma’s Saloon and Grill in Canal Park in Duluth, Minnesota adds special items to the menu from time to time. They have a “feature” menu, a “farm to table” menu, and seasonal favorites. “Hot” on the feature menu at present is the Ghost Pepper Cheese Burger. For those of you unfamiliar with the… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Ghost Pepper Cheeseburger Review
Iowa Machine Shed Review
“Dedicated to the American Farmer” – was the slogan of a restaurant we used to pop into in Davenport Iowa. The “Iowa Machine Shed”, just outside of town, served wholesome American food in large quantities. We had moved to Davenport to build the first radio station I owned. Back in Marconi days. Today… Continue reading Iowa Machine Shed Review
Tigard, OR – Burger King Big King Review
I keep expanding my trials for “new” fast food, either out of curiosity or due to having free coupons. Today I tackled Burger King’s “Big King,(tm)” their answer to McDonald’s Big Mac. Burger King started in 1953 as “Insta-Burger King” in Jacksonville, FL, a small chain of franchised operations. Running into financial trouble within a… Continue reading Tigard, OR – Burger King Big King Review
Contract Writer for Food and Travel Available
Contract Writer for Food and Travel Opening a new or refreshed hotel or resort? Creating new tour opportunities? Launching a new food product, giving tours of factories or restaurant openings? “Celebrity judge” for a food-related or other competition? Contract writer available! About Me I am a well-traveled (see map below) independent traveler with a strong… Continue reading Contract Writer for Food and Travel Available
Timballo Recipe
Timpano (Timballo) Recipe In one of the best “foodie” movies ever made, The Big Night, Stanley Tucci and Tony Shaloub (“Monk”) try to save their failing restaurant by putting on the feast of all feasts to impress Louis Prima, who they have heard is coming to visit. One good word from him, they figure, and… Continue reading Timballo Recipe
Duluth, MN – Couple of Burger Updates from the Pickwick
Just some new pix, for previous reviews, go here. Many say the finest burger purveyor in the U.S. is Pat LaFrieda in NYC. We have their burgers and steaks available here. Pickwick Duluth reviews