Bridgford Thick Sliced Pepperoni was on sale this week, and I try and stock up when those little delightful discs of processed pork are discounted. Bridgford started about 80 years ago in Southern California; its still a family business and headquartered in Anaheim. They were primarily in the bread dough for consumers business (dough, heat… Continue reading Bridgford Thick Sliced Pepperoni
Category: Deli
Has the Pretzel Bun Jumped the Shark?
Has the phrase “jumped the shark” jumped the shark? The origin of the “Pretzel Roll” in American restaurants seems to be traced back to the German “lye roll” or Laugengebäck. Using a process similar (and the same dough) to making pretzels, the rolls are dipped in lye before baking. The lye (washing or baking solution if… Continue reading Has the Pretzel Bun Jumped the Shark?
Des Plaines, IL – Kuhns Delicatessen Review
The other day, a Los Angeles area newspaper had me write an article about the recent closing of an iconic traditional delicatessen. They do seem to be vanishing at a rapid rate, but I never gave much thought as to why, until the owner of this one that was giving it up set me straight.… Continue reading Des Plaines, IL – Kuhns Delicatessen Review
Minneapolis, MN – Kramarczuk’s East European Deli
Kramarczuk’s has been open since 1954. Beautiful photography that speaks for itself, copyright kawikamedia.com 2013. Minneapolis deli Kramarczuk’s East European Deli
AM/PM Mini Mart – Ready to Eat Double Cheeseburger
They’ve been doing this a long time, those AM/PM folks. I remember getting two burgers or two dogs at Los Angeles area AM/PM in the mid 80s for next to no $. AM/PM were an afterthought to ARCO gas stations in the West in the mid 70s, to bring in more customers, but… Continue reading AM/PM Mini Mart – Ready to Eat Double Cheeseburger