Mrs. Burgerdogboy trotted home some gluten free cupcakes last nite, baked by FairyCakes of Portland (503-961-3898), and available at Lingonberries Market in the ‘Couve. We have a number of friends following gluten-free regimens, and have even hosted a GF dinner at our home. I haven’t been impressed with a lot of offerings in the GF category.… Continue reading Gluten Free Bakery – Portland’s Fairycakes
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I Proclaim “Be Nice to Restaurant People” Month
I get annoyed with restaurant reviewers that trash places just because they like reading their own venom in “print.” Although I fail at times, I try hard to always remember what incredibly hard work it is to own a restaurant, and what a generally thankless jobs employees have – from the top of the staff… Continue reading I Proclaim “Be Nice to Restaurant People” Month
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)
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
Our Policy On Samples – Reviews
Yes, we accept food and kitchen products (and invitations) for sampling and review. According to the “new rules”, we must disclose that we have received the product(s), meals, compensation, in return for the review. We’ve done quite a few of these over the past couple years, and so far, no one has expressed their displeasure.… Continue reading Our Policy On Samples – Reviews
Mrs. Cubbison’s – Thanksgiving Products
Mrs. Cubbison’s Kitchen has launched a new resource to help home cooks prepare for the most important meal of the year – http://www.Thanksgivingtips.com.
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
Worldwide – Trader Vic’s
Ah, back in my salad days, Trader Vic’s, in Mpls-St. Paul, used to be one of my “go-to” places to impress the ladies! Did it work? Oh, yeah! So now, TV’s has returned to open in Portland, and is chock-a-block full of authentic tiki decor, and serves up some of the best exotic cocktails and… Continue reading Worldwide – Trader Vic’s
Your Last Meal Request?
Green Chile Cheeseburger, Bobcat Bite, Santa Fe (Short link to full story for mobile readers) From time to time, someone writes an article about “oddball” last meal requests by condemned prisoners. It was in the news again recently because Texas has now banned last meal requests – unless it is something normally offered or fixed… Continue reading Your Last Meal Request?
Subway Club vs 7-Eleven Club Sandwich
(Short link to full post for mobile readers). I’m becoming a cheap fucker in my golden years; or perhaps I’m penny pinching like most folks in the “new economy.” In any case, I look for value these days, the most quantity for the least amount of money. In October, Subway has all foot longs for… Continue reading Subway Club vs 7-Eleven Club Sandwich