I love, love, love, beef sticks and jerky. They are tasty, relatively harmless health wise, and an inexpensive ‘pick-me-up.’ Better for you than a Red Bull, I imagine, and certainly better for you than a Snickers. I’ve even journeyed to outlet stores in search of quantity stock-up deals to satisfy the late Mrs. BurgerDogBoy’s jerky… Continue reading 7-Eleven Meat Snack Review
Category: Food Business
Digiorno Self Rising Pizza Review
It may not be delivery, it’s “Digiorno,” but for me, another “d” word motivates me to buy this brand: “desperation.” Translation? I’m in the mood for a frozen pie and happen to be someplace where this is the only thing available. In the case of last night, at a 7-Eleven, where the self-rising pepperoni was… Continue reading Digiorno Self Rising Pizza Review
Circle A Ranch Country Fried Beef
I’ve written a whole lot about the products from Cincinnati-based Advance Pierre, the premiere “heat and eat” and “gas station sandwich” maker in the U.S. Often, besides in vending and C-stores, you’ll find their frozen products at dollar stores. You know how much I love chicken fried steak? I’ve tried it all over the country, both… Continue reading Circle A Ranch Country Fried Beef
Kim’s Key Lime Gourmet Cookies Review
As sweet and intense as the recollection of my first kiss is my memory of the first (and second) time I ever tasted Key Lime Pie. I was attending a broadcaster’s convention at the fabulous Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. I was wasting a little time between sessions and stopped for a cup of coffee,… Continue reading Kim’s Key Lime Gourmet Cookies Review
Tulkoff Spicy Kimchi Aioli
Kimchi is the national dish of Korea, a melange of fermented vegetables, primarily cabbage, seasoned with garlic, cilantro, scallions and radish. It has been around since ancient times. The original “aioli” is like mayonnaise, an emulsion of egg yolk, oil, and garlic. It is thought to have originated in Provence, France. There are many variations… Continue reading Tulkoff Spicy Kimchi Aioli
Microwave Magic Cookware – New Product
Kim Harvey may well be the woman of my dreams – inventor, entrepreneur, kitchen magician, bakery brainiac, yard yoda – she has all the bases covered. Ms Harvey reached out and asked me if I’d like to try out her “Microwave Magic” cookware – patented technology to cook burgers (and other foods) in your microwave in minutes.… Continue reading Microwave Magic Cookware – New Product
Think Jerky Review – New Product
Combine world-renowned chefs with sustainability experts and you have a winning formula for some kick-ass jerky. “Think Jerky,” a Chicago start-up is doing just that, with flavors like Ginger-Orange and Sweet Chipotle Beef Jerky, and Siracha and “Thanksgiving” Turkey Jerky. The brainchild of Michelin star chefs Laurent Gras, Gale Gand, and sustainability expert Chef Matt Troost,… Continue reading Think Jerky Review – New Product
Braaitime South African Foods
South African meat treats available by mail in the US.
Boars Head Hot Dogs Review
It’s “hot dog week” for me, here in the middle of “National Hot Dog Month,” and in advance of “National Hot Dog Day.” Well, I don’t need an official designation to celebrate hot dogs, I love them and they are a part of my regular “diet.” I’m especially fond of natural casing dogs, unfortunately, most… Continue reading Boars Head Hot Dogs Review
Iltaco Pizza Puff Review
A family-owned Chicago food manufacturer founded in 1927, Iltaco (originally Illinois Tamale Company) makes frozen snack foods for retail, food service, and c-stores. They have two frozen pizza labels, “Big,” and “Bella,” sell frozen tamales and burritos, but probably their biggest presence is in the niche category of “Pizza Puffs ™.” A pizza puff is… Continue reading Iltaco Pizza Puff Review