Started in 1952 in a small town on the border of Oregon and Idaho by local entrepreneurs the Grigg Brothers, Ore-Ida has become one of the largest processors of potatoes in the world. Inventors of the tater tots. Sold to Heinz in 1965. They currently make about 50 different types and sizes of frozen potatos,… Continue reading Ore-Ida Country Style French Fries Review
Category: Miscellany
Bugs Bunny Burgoo – Rabbit Stew Crock Pot Recipe
Was motivated by something to make rabbit stew the other day, it came out really great. Ingredients: 1 dressed rabbit, about $4 at groceries 1 packet powdered beef stew seasoning 1 C red wine 1 C stewed tomatoes (including juice) 1/2 bag mini carrots 2 medium peeled white onions, cut in eights 2 cans white… Continue reading Bugs Bunny Burgoo – Rabbit Stew Crock Pot Recipe
Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauce Review
I’ve written quite a bit about coney island style hot dogs, including my version of the origin of the dog, courtesy of American Coney in Detroit; my home town favorite in Duluth, MN, and some other regional versions like Nu-Way in Macon. I’ve found very few ‘make at home’ preparations that I liked, today I… Continue reading Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauce Review
Glenview, IL – Johnny’s Kitchen and Tap Review
Spoiler alert. There is no Johnny. Host at the door said “it’s an old sign.” OK. Johnny’s is part of Dining Out Enterprises, a small collection of diverse cuisine outlets in the NW suburbs of Chicago. Johnny’s is noted for wood-grilled foods, including rotisserie chickens, steaks, and daily specials. Full bar, take-out, and catering is… Continue reading Glenview, IL – Johnny’s Kitchen and Tap Review
El Gaucho Steakhouse Review
I tweeted something about El Gaucho this morning, and they retweeted it, of course. It got me to thinking about why I like El Gaucho. Why go to a regional steakhouse in cities (like Seattle and Portland) that are chock-a-block full of the national chains like Ruth’s Chris and Morton’s, and local old-timey favorites like… Continue reading El Gaucho Steakhouse Review
Dog n Suds
From humble beginnings in Champaign, IL, in 1953, Dog n Suds grew to be one of the formidable fast food chains in the early 60s, peaking at over 600 locations in more than 30 states. The restaurant featured drive-up service, coney island style hot dogs, and ‘charco-broiled’ burgers. A series of events, a couple of… Continue reading Dog n Suds
Portland, OR – Bamboo Sushi Review
What? BurgerDogBoy at a sushi restaurant? It’s true. It was Mrs. BDB’s birthday, and sushi was the her cuisine of choice for the nightly repast. In charge of the festivities, BDB planned the evening carefully, and dinner was to be at Bamboo Sushi in Portland, coincidentally (cough, cough) I am sure, of Portland Monthly’s #2… Continue reading Portland, OR – Bamboo Sushi Review
Minions Review
Surely a candidate for numerous Oscars, “Minions” (3D) is one of the best movies of 2015. From Illumination Entertainment, the ‘prequel’ of 2010’s “Despicable Me,” follows the Minions from the first moment of their existence, then crawling out of the primordial ooze, to fulfill their destiny of serving the world’s most evil people,… Continue reading Minions Review
Fresh Grill Beaverton Reviews
There’s another new burger in town, and you say, so? The latest entry in the new segment of “not fast food – good food fast” are the burgers, chicken, and salads at Fresh Grill, in the out lot by Best Buy and Burlington Coat Factory, across 217 from Washington Square Mall. When you start with… Continue reading Fresh Grill Beaverton Reviews
Musselmans Pie Filling
I don’t bake much anymore, too much trouble for one person; oh, i’ll make a loaf of bread or pizza crust for company, but I kind of got fried on baking when I lived in Paris, and thought it was required to be able to make great croissants and other pastries. I’d rise at 4… Continue reading Musselmans Pie Filling