(August 1, 2016) Most of the major frozen pizza manufacturers have been busy rolling out new variations of their products over the last couple years, apparently in an attempt to acquire more freezer frontage in the store, which hopefully translates into sales. Tombstone, which started in Medford, WI, (map below) as a supplier of frozen… Continue reading Tombstone Roadhouse Pizza Review
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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
Jacks Pizza Review
Jack’s is one of those former little brands, started as the food equivalent of a garage band, in Little Chute, Wisconsin (outside of Appleton. Near Neenah. Kinda by Menasha. Before you get to Green Bay). Started in 1960. Grew around the state, then the region, bought by Kraft when they were rolling up frozen pizza… Continue reading Jacks Pizza Review
Kettle River Pizza Review
I’ve written often in the past about the plethora of frozen pizza brands manufactured in Minnesota and Wisconsin. There’s Totinos, Jenos, and Red Baron, Tony’s, Freschetta, Roma, Bellatoria, Brew Pub, Orv’s, Palermo’s, and many others that have reached national and super-regional distribution status. In addition to these, there are a host of smaller manufacturers which… Continue reading Kettle River Pizza Review
Why Are European Made Frozen Pizzas Better?
I don’t get it. Frozen pizzas from Europe kick the ass out of the US made ones. With the exception of Vito and Nicks II, out of Chicago, I have seldom (OK, never) run into a frozen US pizza that compares in taste or texture to those made in Europe. Trader Joe’s has some excellent… Continue reading Why Are European Made Frozen Pizzas Better?
Home Cookin’ – 7-Eleven Frozen Pizza, Test 3
Is the third time a charm? Perhaps. After 2 uneven results, I decided to make a third attempt at making 7-Eleven’s frozen Self-Rising Crust Pizza at home. At $5.99 for 29 ounces, this is a solid value proposition, compared with other frozen pies. The Supreme comes topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, peppers, onion, black olives,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – 7-Eleven Frozen Pizza, Test 3