Ovenworks brand frozen pizza is a pie that hails from Eau Claire (“oh clare”), Wisconsin, and proudly brandishes a phrase on their packaging “featuring 100% Wisconsin real Wisconsin cheese and premium ingredients.” The company has been in business for over twenty-five years, and the pies are shipped out of a factory in tiny Glen Flora,… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Ovenworks Frozen Pizza
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Home Cookin’ – Reggio’s Frozen Sausage Pizza – Personal Size
I’ve written about frozen pizzas specific to the Chicago area previously, and about this particular brand, Reggio’s. Reggio’s is one of my two favorite Chicago area frozen pies, and it’s a toss up for the number one spot. The personal sized sausage pizza clocks in at 8 ounces, with a half of a pie as… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Reggio’s Frozen Sausage Pizza – Personal Size
Connie’s “Naturals” – Another Chicago Frozen Pizza
Connie’s “Natural” is another frozen pie spawned from a Chicago pizzeria. Their hook is the product is “all natural”, which isn’t a selling point for me, personally, but it appears to make some people happy. In 1963, Jim Stolfe traded his 1962 Oldsmobile for a small pizza shop on Chicago’s south side. Over the past… Continue reading Connie’s “Naturals” – Another Chicago 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
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
Nationwide – Papa Murphy’s Take and Bake
Back in the day, before there were national chains that offered TNB, there was a local one in my home town. It was next door to a place that sold soda by the case, in a myriad of flavors, with their own label on it. I don’t remember the names of either place. Every week,… Continue reading Nationwide – Papa Murphy’s Take and Bake
Home Cooking Test – Target Frozen Pizza
Target Stores has developed their own in-store brand for many foods carried in the grocery section – the brand name is Archer Farms. Last nite we were picking up a few pre-holiday items, and by impulse, I grabbed the frozen “Sicilian Style Thin Crust Pizza.” The further description offered on the box front states “Genoa… Continue reading Home Cooking Test – Target Frozen Pizza
Home Cookin’ Test – Red Baron Fire Baked Crust
One I have tried before, just a quick update because they were on sale for about $2, and Mrs. BDB and her friends were enjoying yet another vegan dinner at our house….and I was going through carnivore withdrawal (that’s what SHE said). My impression last time was largely favorable, and either my taste buds are changing… Continue reading Home Cookin’ Test – Red Baron Fire Baked Crust
Kroger Brand Refrigerated Pizza – Double Pepperoni
Lots of pizza places will let you ‘double up’ on toppings, for a price. You’ll see places that offer “double cheese”, or “double meat.” At the other end of the spectrum, you’ll see places that limit the number of toppings, saying their pies aren’t meant for more than that. So where can you go if… Continue reading Kroger Brand Refrigerated Pizza – Double Pepperoni