A bit of a celebratory dinner last night at Portland’s old-timey steakhouse, the Ringside, around for decades before Ruth’s, Morton’s, and El Gaucho crept into the city. The Ringside is old, dark, and has seniors lining up at the door for their early-bird specials. Thankfully the darkness cancels out the glare of the white socks… Continue reading Portland – Ringside Steakhouse
Category: Miscellany
WWW = Where in the World is the Weeniemobile?
Like every summer, the Oscar Mayer weeniemobile is on the road. Catch up with it here!
Variations on a Burger – Goulash
I’m making goulash today, that catch-all term to desribe a thousand different dishes in the US and nothing resembling the original in Hungary. My version is the one I was exposed to growing up in the Upper Midwest, which is basically just a variation of my bolognaise over elbow pasta. My basic for this is… Continue reading Variations on a Burger – Goulash
Portland Saturday Market
Portland is a great place for burgers and dogs, and the Saturday market, downtown Saturdays and Sundays, March thru December, is no exception. If you want an exotic shopping excursion, unique gifts, crafts, all while munching on fabulous food, the Portland Saturday market is da place! (BTW, if you have a sweet craving, it’s right… Continue reading Portland Saturday Market
Sliders, Sliders, Everywhere
Johnny Rockets is the latest to add to the slider craze, now offering mini burgers, dogs, and chili dogs. The new Slider Hamburger options include the Traditional Slider with mayo and pickle slices or one of four new Johnny Rockets sauces: ancho-chipotle with a smoky pepper flavor, sweet pepper relish mayo, dijonnaise sauce with a… Continue reading Sliders, Sliders, Everywhere
Hamburgers Across America
Spent 30 days on a Greyhound bus recently, hadn’t been on one for 30 years (Who wants to fly, anymore, it’s SUCH a hassle!). They have an amazing travel bargain with their 7, 15, and 30 day passes, with which you can go anywhere in the U.S., as many segments as you want, it’s fabulous! … Continue reading Hamburgers Across America
Hardee’s New Thickburger
The “French Maid”. Roast beef on a burger w/ au jus. Tried it? Thanks, hardees! http://is.gd/1ykv6
Pizza Crust at Home?
I’m always trying to perfect the perfect pizza crust at home. Usually never satisfied, I’m pretty happy with the results of using King Arthur’s Unbleached Bread Flour. 3 C flour, 2 t yeast, 1 T sugar, 1 T salt, 1 T baking powder, 1 C H2O, 2 T olive oil, 2 T cornmeal. I’m always… Continue reading Pizza Crust at Home?
Burger King Apple Fries to Grocery
BK is moving its apple fries into groceries this fall, according to this week’s “Food Business News.” Single servings for around a dollar and multipacks priced between $4-$5. Wonder if there will be chili or cheese apple fries?
Watch Me Eat a Hot Dog Dot Com
I wonder whatever happened to guys? They were from New Orleans and had a nice site going! (And this great bumper sticker!)