I’m not sure when my fascination with olives started, though it was certainly rooted in childhood – growing up, if olives were on the table, it meant it was a holiday – Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving. Those were the only dates we’d see olives at our house. If a holiday fete was hosted at a… Continue reading Home Cured Olives, continued….
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Curing Olives at Home – Day 1
Olives arrived from the nice folks at Penna. Wonder as many times as I have stopped in the adjacent city to them, to purchase “finished” olives, I haven’t stopped in to see the Pennas? I’ll have to correct that next trip down I-5! Years ago, living in Los Angeles, I had an olive tree… Continue reading Curing Olives at Home – Day 1
Time to Home Cure Olives!
The nice folks at Penna have sent a box of fresh (raw) olives, so I can write about how easy it is to cure them at home. It is! I’ve done this before, and you can, too! You’ll be delighted with the results. They sell out fast, so if you want to try… Continue reading Time to Home Cure Olives!
Duluth, MN – Pak’s Green Corner (Review)
What do hot dogs, steamed dumplings, curry, poutine, cous cous, burgers, penne with meatballs have in common? Not a thing. But you can enjoy all of these “world foods” and much more at Pak’s Green Corner at 40th and Grand in Duluth. Open only a couple of weeks, for lunch and dinner six days,… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Pak’s Green Corner (Review)
Help Rebuild Hubig’s Pies – A New Orleans Legend
The Simon Hubig Pie company didn’t get its start in New Orleans, but it is where it moved from “baker” to “legend”. Opening in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood (adjacent to the French Quarter) in 1922, Hubig’s has been making up and distributing its wide line of pocket sized fried pies ever since. Surviving Katrina, Hubig’s… Continue reading Help Rebuild Hubig’s Pies – A New Orleans Legend
Juicy Savings on Steak (Guest Post)
Nothing satisfies like a thick, juicy steak, but as we’re cutting our budgets, sometimes it’s the first luxury to go. Here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be. You can find grocery store savings on all kinds of food, including steak. And these cooking tips will help you to make a frugal feast on… Continue reading Juicy Savings on Steak (Guest Post)
Food Trucks Hit the End of the Earth (Duluth, MN)
Yes, at last, even the birthplace of Bob Dylan is getting its share of food trucks. Slowly at first, as Duluth still does not have defined regulations on the beasts, and as of this moment, they are required to basically “keep moving,” meaning they can’t park in one place for the day. So you’ll have… Continue reading Food Trucks Hit the End of the Earth (Duluth, MN)
On the Prowl for a Growl(er) – Portland Bottle Shop Review
Not being much of a drinker anymore, I’m generally not up to date on all the what-nots with the industry, lingo, and certainly not familiar with crap happening in the microbrew and related industries. So when Mrs. Burgerdogboy and I were walking the streets of Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood last week, and I saw a sidewalk… Continue reading On the Prowl for a Growl(er) – Portland Bottle Shop Review
National French Fry Day – News from Wendy’s
This just in from Wendy’s, in honor of National French Fry Day, tomorrow, July 13. In honor of National French Fry Day on July 13, Wendy’s examined the growing phenomenon of dipsters, those who dip their fries into a Wendy’s Frosty. Yummm! The combination of the sweet cold Wendy’s Frosty and sea salt hot French… Continue reading National French Fry Day – News from Wendy’s
Portland, OR – Piroshki & A Pickle (Review)
On a desolate stretch of Corbett, Piroshki and A Pickle is a typical Portland coffee house with a twist – serving Russian style Piroshkis and half-sour pickles. For those of you undesirous of clicking the link and navigating away from my narrative, piroshkis are stuffed Russian pastries, with either sweet or savory fillings. While there… Continue reading Portland, OR – Piroshki & A Pickle (Review)