Category: Sausage

Home Cookin’ – Vito and Nicks II Frozen Pizza

Last in a series of testing out the various local brands of frozen pizza in Chicago.  Vito and Nicks II is an offshoot of a 70 year old business, that started as Vito’s Tavern on the far south side of Chicago.  They toiled hard, added a few food items, and son Nick joined Vito Barraco… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Vito and Nicks II Frozen Pizza

Home Cookin’ – Old Wisconsin Polish Sausage

Unless you count wieners as sausage, Polish are my favorite smoked sausage product.  My mother’s idea of a barbecue was a combo of two sets of links on the grill (which my father manned), bratwurst and something called “dinner franks.”   I liked the latter, never cared for the former.   Bratwurst to me are… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Old Wisconsin Polish Sausage

Niles, IL – White Eagle Restaurant and Banquets

The White Eagle has been the go to banquet center in Near NW Chicago for over 50 years. They can accomodate groupss as small as 6 or as large as 1500. When we were there in their restaurant today, there were four events going on somewhere else in the massive hall. The menu is Polish,… Continue reading Niles, IL – White Eagle Restaurant and Banquets

Home Cookin’ – Reggio’s Frozen Sausage Pizza – Personal Size

I’ve written about frozen pizzas specific to the Chicago area previously, and about this particular brand, Reggio’s.  Reggio’s is one of my two favorite Chicago area frozen pies, and it’s a toss up for the number one spot. The personal sized sausage pizza clocks in at 8 ounces, with a half of a pie as… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Reggio’s Frozen Sausage Pizza – Personal Size

Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Marathon Spaghetti Dinner

This annual event, a marathon run along the shore of Lake Superior, organized and sponsored by Grandma’s Saloon and Deli  in Duluth, MN, is now in its 36th year.  It’s a favorite with runners worldwide, for several reasons, including the climate, scenery, and course layout. That first year it was a one-day event that attracted… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Marathon Spaghetti Dinner

Sycamore, IL – The Country Store and Catering

Small towns delight me, and especially in the Deep South or Upper Midwest.  You can drive around almost any corner, and find a gem of a surprise, whether it’s a small town festival, a jewel of a piece of architecture, a funky shop, or a surprise of a restaurant. Mrs. Burgerdogboy and I hit one… Continue reading Sycamore, IL – The Country Store and Catering

Home Cookin’ – Home Run Inn Frozen (6 inch) Pizza

I’ve written about Home Run Inn frozen pizzas previously;  it’s the best-selling pie in the greater Chicagoland area. Today I sampled one of their individual-sized pies (what?  Extra large is “individual-sized” for me!)  These are generally at the grocery for around $3.69 each, of three for $10.   They weigh 8.75 ounces, when their “regular” size… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Home Run Inn Frozen (6 inch) Pizza

Minneapolis, MN – Patriot Cafe at the VA Center

The head of the Minnesota Burger Posse, Kawika, hit the Patriot Café at the VA center in Minneapolis today, in hot pursuit of their made to order pizzas. From their own description: “We serve a 16” pizza made fresh daily, whole or by the slice. We use the highest quality sauce, meats, cheeses and toppings.… Continue reading Minneapolis, MN – Patriot Cafe at the VA Center

Small Town America – Fest Food

Few things I appreciate more than some family out slinging ‘hash’ at small town festivals, county fairs, and the like.  Today’s occasion was a ginormous flea market in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, held several times over the course of the summer. (dates).  Reminded me of one Mrs. Burgerdogboy and I stopped at in Central Washington a couple… Continue reading Small Town America – Fest Food