I keep searching for a frozen burger patty that meets with my personal tastes. They come in a few different forms, raw patties on their own, pre-cooked patties, or a complete pre-cooked hamburger sandwich. I’ve previously tried Ball Park, Steak & Shake, Fatburger, White Castle, Advance Pierre, Trader Joe’s “Kobe Style,” some various store brands.… Continue reading Trader Joes Angus Burger Review
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Gas Station Sandwich Primer
I’ve written a lot about ‘gas station sandwiches,” a term I use to describe the cello wrapped sandwiches, fresh or heat and eat, one finds at c-stores, gas stations, and in vending machines. The earliest ones I remember were from a Virginia company called “Stewart Sandwiches” who sold mostly to bars, concession stands, and schools… Continue reading Gas Station Sandwich Primer
Fresh Thyme Market Review – Grocery Chain
“Fresh Thyme Farmers Market” is a relatively new chain of grocery stores in the Upper Midwest. I’ve heard it described as “Trader Joe’s meets Whole Foods.” I guess that means the focus is on “natural” and “organic” mixed with some interesting items (imports) like Trader Joe’s stocks. The chain is the brainstorm of the former CEO… Continue reading Fresh Thyme Market Review – Grocery Chain
Wrigley Field Smokies Review
In a nostalgic mood a couple years ago, the Chicago Cubs commissioned world famous Vienna Beef to bring back the Wrigley Field smokie sausage, using the original 1893 family recipe. These puppies are pure beef with a secret combination of spices, and hickory smoked (Ingredient and nutrition panel below). They are substantial, and in the groceries,… Continue reading Wrigley Field Smokies Review
Thorntons Chicken Sandwich Review
Fourth in a series of four. Thornton’s is a medium size gas station chain based out of Louisville. They’ve been rolling out hot snack foods at some of their stations, and I’ve tried their pizza, burgers, and breakfast sandwiches so far. Today I picked up the “Southern Style Crispy Chicken Sandwich,” which is two of… Continue reading Thorntons Chicken Sandwich Review
Nottoli Italian Market Review, Chicago, IL
I’ve been on a tear lately, chasing down “ethnic” markets to explore new tastes and ingredients. I’m happy with my finds for Indian, Asian, and Eastern European, and this weekend, I stumbled on an amazing Italian market, Nottoli, which has imported canned and boxed groceries, an outstanding meat counter, and created in-house fresh and frozen prepared foods.… Continue reading Nottoli Italian Market Review, Chicago, IL
Thorntons Gas Station Food Review, Part 3
This is my third look at the hot food side of Thornton’s gas stations, a medium size chain in the South and Midwest. I previously looked at their pizza and breakfast biscuit. My “beef” with all this food is primarily its value proposition, as well as the manner in which its preparation is marketed (previously discussed).… Continue reading Thorntons Gas Station Food Review, Part 3
Eastside Cafe Pizza Review
One of my local grocery stores is huge. I get exhausted going there. But the upside is they have really deep selections of product, including frozen pizza – they have four 30 foot long coolers of different brands, and in a separate vertical cooler, organic, vegan, and gluten free offerings. Any time I go in… Continue reading Eastside Cafe Pizza Review
Thorntons Food Review, Part 2
The other day, I wrote about the new food offerings at Thorntons, a regional gas station chain, based out of Louisville. I reviewed their pizza here. At many locations in the chain, they offer hot snacks in addition to the usual roller grill selections; snacks include breakfast biscuits and burritos, hamburgers, tenders, tater crowns and… Continue reading Thorntons Food Review, Part 2
StoneRidge Italian Sausage Review
In the U.S, the term “Italian Sausage” refers to an uncooked pork sausage, seasoned with various herbs and spices. You’ll see them labeled at “hot” or “sweet” (also sometimes mild). The primary difference is the “hot” may have some red pepper flakes added, or in many cases, a dose of fennel seeds. I must prefer… Continue reading StoneRidge Italian Sausage Review