Back in the day, some day, I was working on occasion at an oil refinery in Superior, WI. Our work was outdoors, and once and awhile, we’d get rained out. On days requiring “liquid refreshments”, we’d head to a bar called the “Manila”, and thus rain days became known as “the Manila Monsoon.” Other days… Continue reading Superior, WI – The Kitchen
Category: Sausage
Home Cooking Test – Target Frozen Pizza
Target Stores has developed their own in-store brand for many foods carried in the grocery section – the brand name is Archer Farms. Last nite we were picking up a few pre-holiday items, and by impulse, I grabbed the frozen “Sicilian Style Thin Crust Pizza.” The further description offered on the box front states “Genoa… Continue reading Home Cooking Test – Target Frozen Pizza
Attention Food Company Executives – “Clean up in Aisle Everywhere”
Food companies: Americans need your help right now. We’ll make it up to you later, we promise. Seems like every time I go into a grocery store, which is 3-4x weekly, everything is up another dollar. Seriously? Yes, we know your costs are up, but aren’t you taking advantage just a wee little bit? I… Continue reading Attention Food Company Executives – “Clean up in Aisle Everywhere”
Twilight Pizza Bistro Review
I’m not a very disciplined writer. Well, I’m not very disciplined at anything, actually. Point being, when I set out to have an experience, and subsequently write it up, I don’t have a structure or point in mind ahead of time. I write about what moves me (or doesn’t) at the time of the experience. … Continue reading Twilight Pizza Bistro Review
Home Cookin’ – DiGiorno Cheese Stuffed Crust
“It’s Not Delivery, It’s DiGiorno” state the commercials for this Nestle product. Hmmm. I’ve had lots of delivered pizzas that became fleeting, one-time events in my life, and if DiGiorno wants to be placed into that category, I’m happy to oblige them. I purchased the “bacon, sausage, and pepperoni” topped version of this pie, and the packaging has… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – DiGiorno Cheese Stuffed Crust
Revisiting a Food Classic – Hormel’s SPAM(tm)
Where do I begin this yarn? Wandering the aisles of WalMart in Vancouver, WA, at 1AM last night? Or a childhood memory of a meat packing plant tour in Austin, MN? I guess we begin………at the beginning. SPAM ™ Luncheon Meat was officially launched by the George A. Hormel Company of Austin, Minnesota, in 1937.… Continue reading Revisiting a Food Classic – Hormel’s SPAM(tm)
Compare & Contrast – Red Baron French Bread Pizza
I’ve reviewed Red Baron products before, frozen pies brought to you by the good folks at Schwan’s from Minnesota, my home territory. (Many believe Minnesota is the birthplace of frozen pizza, courtesy of Rose Totino, and later, Jeno Paulucci). Today I wanted to take the two French bread pizzas and compare them by cooking one via… Continue reading Compare & Contrast – Red Baron French Bread Pizza
Cheap Eats – A Lot of Baloney
In light of the economy, readers have asked me to be on the lookout for cheap deals; everybody needs to stretch their food budget. I don’t know what kids pack in the brown bag lunches these days (do they even take lunch to school any more, is it allowed?), but for me, a half a… Continue reading Cheap Eats – A Lot of Baloney
Remembering a Romantic Meal in Portland
In my opinion (and I have a lot of them) one has to ‘create’ romance in Portland restaurants. There isn’t a single place that caters solely to upmarket, dressed to the nines, cooing diners in love. At least not that I have found, and I’ve asked around as well. Portland is a casual city. You… Continue reading Remembering a Romantic Meal in Portland
Home Cookin’ Test – Red Baron Fire Baked Crust
One I have tried before, just a quick update because they were on sale for about $2, and Mrs. BDB and her friends were enjoying yet another vegan dinner at our house….and I was going through carnivore withdrawal (that’s what SHE said). My impression last time was largely favorable, and either my taste buds are changing… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test – Red Baron Fire Baked Crust