I’ve been in a lot of great Italian “delis” all over the world. Two of my favorites (until this week) are Martinotti’s in Portland, OR, and Bay Cities Deli in Santa Monica, CA. Both superb in their own right. I’ve hit a couple smaller ones in Chicago that are also enjoyable. This weekend I ran… Continue reading Tenutas Deli Review, Kenosha, WI
Category: Food Business
Applewood Farms Bacon Review – Aldi In House Brand
I’ve been a little hotter than usual for bacon. For about a year, I’ve been buying whichever pre-cooked brand was on sale. Seemed like a no muss, no fuss opportunity to me, and often a lot cheaper than raw bacon. Lately, I’ve noticed that most all of the pre-cook brands the slices are nearly translucent,… Continue reading Applewood Farms Bacon Review – Aldi In House Brand
Sokolow Hunters Sausage Review
I love sausage. Smoked. Cured. Uncured. From Chicago. China. Spain. Louisiana. France. Italy. Poland. Anywhere. Sokolow is a major meat processor in Poland, dating back to 1899. They sell under the brand names of Gold, Sokoliki, Uczta Qulinarna, Naturrino and Darz Bór. Lucky for me, some of these are imported to the states, and in Chicago,… Continue reading Sokolow Hunters Sausage Review
Boston Market Country Fried Steak Review
Bear with me as I take you on this journey of magical heat and eat meals. Today’s example, “Boston Market” Country Fried Steak. A frozen entree, with mash potatoes and cream gravy. Boston Market, like many companies, does not actually produce this product, but licenses their name to Bellisio Foods, a company I know a bit… Continue reading Boston Market Country Fried Steak Review
Fast Bites Sliders Review – Advance Pierre
I’ve reviewed a lot of products that I commonly call “gas station foods,” or ready to eat and heat and eat sandwiches. Often these are from one of the industry giants, Advance Pierre, (hereinafter AP) which also recently acquired a sizable competitor, Landshire. Past reviews on this site include Advance Pierre’s Sausage and Cheese Biscuit,… Continue reading Fast Bites Sliders Review – Advance Pierre
DiGiorno Bacon Me Crazy Pizza Review
Quite often, when I buy frozen pizzas, I feel like Charlie Brown’s experience with Lucy holding the football. Yet I don’t learn. (P.S., I have had relationships like that, too! LOL) There are two or three frozen pizzas I rate as exceptional on every level, but unfortunately, as one might suspect, none of these are in… Continue reading DiGiorno Bacon Me Crazy Pizza Review
Lombardis Italian Sausage Review
Rarely have I been able to find out so little about a product that I really wanted to share with you – I’m that excited about it. “Lombardi’s” is apparently a small/boutique/artisan sausage maker out of Chicago, which may or may not be owned by a small packer named Roma. I have to say “may be… Continue reading Lombardis Italian Sausage Review
White Castle Frozen Fries Review – Nationwide Grocery Product
Some years ago, an “expert” told me in the future, half the products in a grocery store will be branded restaurant foods. I scoffed. Shouldn’t have, he was right. No matter your favorite fast food or casual dining choice, it’s very likely you’ll find products with their names on them in the frozen food section… Continue reading White Castle Frozen Fries Review – Nationwide Grocery Product
Hometown Bagels Review
Having been a bagel muncher for many decades, I was suprised to note in a store the other day a package of “Chicago style” bagels. Who knew? Whereas most consumers of bagels (and pizza for that matter) are familiar with “New York Style” bagels (and pizza), afficianados insists “it’s the water” that makes those products… Continue reading Hometown Bagels Review
Dutch Farms Frozen Cheeseburger Review
I’ve tried a lot of these ‘heat and eat’ burgers, some full cooked, some raw that you have to cook. It’s a long list of these sandwiches that I have slogged through, 7-Eleven, Trader Joes, Fatburger, SteaknShake, Ball Park, Biz Az, of course White Castle, and so many others. Today’s entry is from Dutch Farms,… Continue reading Dutch Farms Frozen Cheeseburger Review