Years ago, when I lived in Chicago, Home Run Inn or Reggio’s was my choice of frozen pizzas. Which one I picked up just depended on what the store I was visiting, was carrying. I always considered them equals, and among the best of the best in frozen pies. The taste and appearance are similar,… Continue reading Frozen Pie Smackdown – Home Run Inn vs Reggio’s
Tag: Frozen Pizza
Gino’s East of Chicago – Frozen Classic Sausage Patty Deep Dish Pizza
(From our archives) True “Chicago Deep Dish” pizza was ‘invented’ in the 1940s by Pizzeria Uno. Some folks claim the Malnati family deserves the credit too. But in 1966, two cabbies and a friend started Gino’s East in downtown Chicago, and for me, that’s the epitome of Chicago deep dish. Chicago deep dish should not… Continue reading Gino’s East of Chicago – Frozen Classic Sausage Patty Deep Dish Pizza
Culinary Circle Flatbread Crust 3 Meat Pizza
Culinary Circle is a private label brand from manufacturer Richelieu Foods. Products are marketed in a large variety of grocery chains, including Super Valu, Albertsons, Cub, and Shaws. Richelieu dates back to 1862, and for the first 100 years or so, was primarily known as a packager of salad dressings and sauces. Diversification came with… Continue reading Culinary Circle Flatbread Crust 3 Meat Pizza
Home Cookin’ – Red Baron Pizza w/ Cheese Sticks
I have home tested quite a few frozen pizzas, including other offerings by Red Baron. Tonight’s choice, due to a sale price of 2 / $7, was Red Baron’s Classic Pepperoni packaged with a side of Mozzarella Cheese Sticks. The image I found on line (left) for the package states “12 Cheese Sticks”, but my… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Red Baron Pizza w/ Cheese Sticks
Home Cookin’ – Red Baron Classic “Awesome New Recipe!”
So sez the box, promising premium cheese, hearty toppings and 4 meats (sausage, pepperoni, hamburger and ham with natural juices). “Pepperoni made with pork, chicken, and beef.” Red Baron is part of the Schwan Company, out of SW Minnesota, purveyors of frozen pizzas and home delivery of heat n eat meals as well as other… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Red Baron Classic “Awesome New Recipe!”
New Product – Annie’s Organic Rising Crust Pizza
Annie’s, manufacturer of good tasting, natural food products, started in New England over 20 years ago. The company is committed to sustainability and providing a healthier bent on a full range of products. They’ve recently launched a new entry into the frozen pizza segment, a certified organic, rising crust pizza, in four varieties, four cheese,… Continue reading New Product – Annie’s Organic Rising Crust Pizza
Home Cookin’ Test – Culinary Circle Pizza for One
SuperValu, a Minnesota based grocery chain (# 3 in US) is the owner of Albertson’s who carry SV’s in-house line of “Culinary Circle” products. CC makes several varieties of frozen pizzas, including the ultra flat bread pizza for one product. 5.8 oz, microwave or conventional oven, I always choose the latter, which called for about… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test – Culinary Circle Pizza for One
Home Cookin’ Test – Newman’s Own Uncured Pepperoni Pizza
Seems to me (and I could be wrong, usually am) that Newman’s own product launches have picked up since the founder’s passing. No matter, just an observation. Today I took a look at their “All Natural Ingredient” “Uncured Pepperoni” “Thin and Crispy” pie. At $6.99 at my local Safeway, for a 13.2 oz pizza, Newman’s Own… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test – Newman’s Own Uncured Pepperoni Pizza
Home Cookin’ – Private Selections Marble Hearth Pizza
This is a short and (not so) sweet review. I was intrigued by the packaging and photo, but unimpressed with the product. The Private Selections brand (a house brand for Kroger affiliated stores) Marble Hearth Pizza, with pepperoni and roasted garlic didn’t have much going for it. While the crust was OK, and the presence… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Private Selections Marble Hearth Pizza
Home Cookin’ – Trader Joe’s Pizza Margherita
It’s going to be an enigma until the day I die – the frozen pizza industry in the US is dominated by a few big players that probably account for 99% of all frozen pizzas sold; and then there is Trader Joe’s, which might account for – a miniscule proportion, yet their product stands alone… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Trader Joe’s Pizza Margherita