I’ve written about Reggio’s before; this one, and competitor Home Run Inn (HRI), were both born in Chicago pizzerias, 40-50 years ago. The companies are still in the restaurant business, and do a good business making frozen pies for regional distribution and nationwide shipping direct to enthusiasts. I’d venture a guess that these two pies… Continue reading Reggios Frozen Pizza Review
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Appleton Farms Ham Steak Review
I have written about a lot of Aldi products; Aldi is the global discount grocer owned by the same German family as Trader Joes. At Aldi, you won’t find many big brand names, but rather Aldi concocted brand names that are manufactured under contract to Aldi’s specifications. (Also it will cost you a quarter to… Continue reading Appleton Farms Ham Steak Review
Sams Choice Original Smoked Sausages Review
Right off the bat, even before trying them, I liked these better than the McCormick’s Grill Mates sausages I looked at this week (scroll down to next story). Reason? First two ingredients are pork and beef, and not a mechanically separated poultry bit in sight. Also? No “corn syrup solids.” Sam’s Choice Original Smoked Sausages… Continue reading Sams Choice Original Smoked Sausages Review
National Hot Dog Month
July is National Hot Dog Month, and we’re knee deep into the middle of the “hot dog season” in America. The 4th holiday is one of our peak dog days. So here’s the poop on America’s favorite (and most portable) food! Top Hot Dog Consuming Cities 2014 Los Angeles New York Atlanta Philadelphia Chicago Birmingham Boston… Continue reading National Hot Dog Month
McCormick Grill Mates Sausages Review
With over 8,000 employees and $4 billion in revenue, McCormick & Company is one of the undisputed leaders in the production and sale of spices and herbs. They have been on an acquisition and strategic partnership tear as of late,which really appears to have been jump started in 2003 with the purchase of New Orleans based… Continue reading McCormick Grill Mates Sausages Review
Hormel Deli Roast Beef Review
I’ve been trying out a lot of deli meats, lately, mostly pastrami and corned beef. I’m a fairly big snob / choosy about what I buy, eschewing the more inexpensive brands, which tend to be what I refer to commonly as “chopped, pressed, and form,” meat and other additives reconstituted to resemble roasts. I much… Continue reading Hormel Deli Roast Beef Review
Pie Five Pizza Review
Arguably at the top of growth chain for the fast casual dining segment, the relatively new “made on demand” concept pizza places appeal to customers on three points: value pricing, quality ingredients, and fast service. There are quite a few entrants into the category already, including Blaze, MOD, and Pie Five, which was started and… Continue reading Pie Five Pizza Review
Vernon Manor Pepperoni Review
One of my local groceries seems to get more than their share of ‘scratch and dent’ foods. That’s my term for products that aren’t regularly stocked or are on the shelf at a deep discount. They do have a close-out bin, as well, which is odd, because the products in there are rarely products… Continue reading Vernon Manor Pepperoni Review
Sustainability Definition Infographic
This infographic says we are caring a lot more about sustainability, and enlarging the definition. sustainability definition
Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza Review
Culinary Circle is a house brand for SuperValu stores, which include a gaggle of brands: Jewel, Albertsons, Cub, Bristol Farms, Save A Lot and more. It’s based in Minneapolis and is the 3rd largest grocery company, after Kroger and Safeway. Super Valu’s total outlets number over 2500, and they are the primary supplier to over… Continue reading Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza Review