A Chicago fireman taught me this, he used to make it for his station mates when it was his turn to cook. There’s really nothing “Mexican” about it, it’s just what he called it. It’s fast, filling, and covers the food groups. Ingredients 2 tubes Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (don’t try generic, trust me) 2… Continue reading Chicago Fire Mexican Casserole Recipe
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Friendly Farms Cottage Cheese Review
I love cottage cheese – not that lowfat crap, but delicious creamy max fat small curd. I use it as a dip for ruffled potato chips and tell myself I’m eating healthy. I usually sprinkle a little Tony Chachere Creole Seasoning on the top. Friendly Farms cottage cheese is another in-house product from Aldi, the… Continue reading Friendly Farms Cottage Cheese Review
Bremer Lasagna Review
We can probably file this one under my heading of “things I’ve tried so you don’t have to.” I have written about products from Aldi before, the large German based grocery corporation that also owns Trader Joes. Aldi sell most their own label of foods, manufactured for them by the “big guys” but heavily… Continue reading Bremer Lasagna Review
Chef Movie Review
I seldom write about movies, but every once and awhile, (“Big Night”, “Hyde Park on the Husdon“) there’s one with significant food content or a subject that resonates with me on some level, so I utter a few words about it. In the case of the movie “Chef”, I suspect this missive might be lengthy,… Continue reading Chef Movie Review
Opaa Gyros Kit Review
A few weeks ago, I reviewed the home gyros package from Chicago manufacturer Devanco; today I checked out a competing brand, Opaa! from another Chicago company called Grecian Delight. Opaa is priced about 30 % less than Devanco, but the contents reflect that as well. Both kits have claims on the box of the contents… Continue reading Opaa Gyros Kit Review
Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Mrs. Burgerdogboy asked me to take a whack at fried chicken; usually we’d head to that chain the late New Orleanian Al Copeland created – Popeye’s, but it was one of those (one?) gloomy Portland days and we were resolved to (mostly) not leave the bedroom. So here’s my concocted recipe, which turned out real… Continue reading Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Iowa Machine Shed Review
“Dedicated to the American Farmer” – was the slogan of a restaurant we used to pop into in Davenport Iowa. The “Iowa Machine Shed”, just outside of town, served wholesome American food in large quantities. We had moved to Davenport to build the first radio station I owned. Back in Marconi days. Today… Continue reading Iowa Machine Shed Review
Timballo Recipe
Timpano (Timballo) Recipe In one of the best “foodie” movies ever made, The Big Night, Stanley Tucci and Tony Shaloub (“Monk”) try to save their failing restaurant by putting on the feast of all feasts to impress Louis Prima, who they have heard is coming to visit. One good word from him, they figure, and… Continue reading Timballo Recipe
Great American Steak Company – Beef Filet Review
If you’ve been to one of America’s premier steakhouse chains like Ruth’s Chris, Mortons, Smith & Wollensky, or an upmarket independent operator in your local market, like me, it’s likely you have paid $30 – $50 for a premium beef filet, usually around 6 ounces. Add a couple sides and drinks and you’re easily at… Continue reading Great American Steak Company – Beef Filet Review
Duluth, MN – Canal Park Brewing Review
A year old, operating kinks worked out, Canal Park Brewing has great beer, updated menu adds spot on poutine. Menu. Canal Park Brewing Review