Brazil Express Grill Review, Schaumburg, IL

Brazil Express Grill is a locally owned churrascaria (Brazilian style steak house). What’s a Brazilian style steak house? Traditionally, servers come to your table with a variety of grilled meats on a skewer, and after ascertaining your interest, slice you off a piece. Most often the meats are quality  cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and… Continue reading Brazil Express Grill Review, Schaumburg, IL

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

Food Club Liquid Eggs Review

I’ve never tried “liquid eggs” (industry term: breaker eggs), but I see them used quite a bit at charity breakfasts I attend. I do recall having powdered (dehydrated) eggs, which have been around for more than a hundred years. My experience was on Scout trips – the eggs were pretty awful.  So I set out… Continue reading Food Club Liquid Eggs Review

Southern Belles Restaurant Review, Suburban Chicago

I went to try a new place today, the 5th outlet of a local chain called “Southern Belle’s” a breakfast and lunch place with a “Southern” twist. In addition to “regular” breakfast and lunch dishes, you’ll find their take on Southern foods like “Shrimp and Grits,” “Biscuits and Gravy,” and “Pork Belly and Eggs.” For… Continue reading Southern Belles Restaurant Review, Suburban Chicago

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

Village Squire Review, Dundee, IL

Sporting an English pub decor, the Village Squire is a mini chain with four locations in the W / NW Suburbs of Chicago. They’ve been around since 1958. It’s casual dining, with an extensive menu as well as daily specials. Special kid’s menu has more options than you’re used to seeing at fast casual restaurants.… Continue reading Village Squire Review, Dundee, IL