tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post3355921977187844227..comments2024-03-17T05:47:35.079-07:00Comments on Benito's Wine Reviews: Benito vs. the Pizza KitBenitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-81985385801412213242022-12-01T04:08:58.167-08:002022-12-01T04:08:58.167-08:00Pizza with Wine, is such a great combination. Actu...Pizza with Wine, is such a great combination. Actually this is my favorite combination. I always like <a href="https://laderavineyards.com/2018-estate-cabernet-sauvignon/" rel="nofollow">cabernet sauvignon</a>. It's great.unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834430716579093361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-72569545559955687292010-01-27T19:52:06.304-08:002010-01-27T19:52:06.304-08:00hmm, the pizza looks yummy, love the colorhmm, the pizza looks yummy, love the colortimhttp://www.murdochfamilylawyersbrisbane.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-21485635698666918542010-01-25T16:47:55.848-08:002010-01-25T16:47:55.848-08:00Dad,
I'm thinking it's not a bad thing to...Dad,<br /><br />I'm thinking it's not a bad thing to keep in the pantry. Doesn't take up a lot of space, good way to use up leftovers in the fridge...<br /><br />Somehow, for something that looks like Campbell's soup, the tomato sauce is the best part of the whole kit.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-86147851062000632222010-01-25T16:25:25.764-08:002010-01-25T16:25:25.764-08:00Ben
These pizza mixes go back to your grandmother...Ben <br />These pizza mixes go back to your grandmother in 1962 when we moved to Memphis. I bought two of them about a month ago and now keep them in the pantry. Agree on the salt.<br /><br />AllenAllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336285021196727394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-4172256928527550642010-01-25T04:59:01.860-08:002010-01-25T04:59:01.860-08:00Fredric,
When it comes to bargain Banfi juice, I&...Fredric,<br /><br />When it comes to bargain Banfi juice, I'd pick the Centine over this wine. And really, there's a lot of other $10 Italian reds that would out perform it. But the combination of silly 50s faux Italian and a straw-bottom bottle was just too much to pass up. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-32707865279689328422010-01-25T04:19:18.176-08:002010-01-25T04:19:18.176-08:00great post, bless your heart! and the perfect wine...great post, bless your heart! and the perfect wine for accompaniment. it's amazing that Banfi still makes this nostalgia-tinged Chianti available.fredric koeppelhttp://www.biggerthanyourhead.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-15942086517718305892010-01-24T19:13:23.431-08:002010-01-24T19:13:23.431-08:00Kimberly,
I think the old blue box Mac & Chee...Kimberly,<br /><br />I think the old blue box Mac & Cheese was one of the first things I learned how to cook, because my brother and I loved it but Mom thought it was revolting. Later I learned of its cult status in Canada, where it's known as "Kraft Dinner" because of the lack of actual cheese in the product.<br /><br />Still, there's something wonderful about it fresh out of the pot, when it's nice and creamy and the pasta is just right. Shame that when reheated, it becomes a rubbery, grainy pile of failure on a plate. <br /><br />Paul,<br /><br />Seriously man, we're making a couple of these this weekend. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-45487969410910687242010-01-24T18:59:18.845-08:002010-01-24T18:59:18.845-08:00Brilliant, brilliant article, Benito. I'm lau...Brilliant, brilliant article, Benito. I'm laughing and clapping even as I read it. Well done, sir.Paul M. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917343126799588305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-14893681603166034582010-01-24T18:20:44.938-08:002010-01-24T18:20:44.938-08:00Hey Benito,
I totally admire your resolve in not ...Hey Benito,<br /><br />I totally admire your resolve in not adding additional "fancy" toppings like say, some good Italian cured meats, or something equally savory. <br /><br />Food nostalgia is a very, very powerful thing. I know for me, as much as I love the gourmet, absolutely-to-die-for mac & cheese I frequently get at one of my fave restaurants in town, I still love the Kraft version, just love! I remember so well my Mom making it to go with her meatloaf when I was a kid. Sigh, good times.<br /><br />KimberlyKimberlyhttp://wineandwalnuts.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-33681242897032300062010-01-24T16:59:31.758-08:002010-01-24T16:59:31.758-08:00Joe,
Oh yes, just a tiny packet of the sort of po...Joe,<br /><br />Oh yes, just a tiny packet of the sort of powdered cheese commonly found in the green can. Good old shakey cheese. <br /><br />No Publix here, but the Farmer's Market and a few other places sell pre-made dough that's popular. It's fun and easy to make at home if you've got the time and feel like playing around in the kitchen. <a href="http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/Season3/Pizza/PizzaTranscript.htm" rel="nofollow">Alton Brown's method</a> is probably a good starting point. <br /><br />I forgot to include a link in the above post, but in 2008 I wrote about cooking <a href="http://wine-by-benito.blogspot.com/2008/05/homemade-pizza.html" rel="nofollow">homemade pizza</a> in a blazing hot cast iron skillet for a seriously crispy, thin crust. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-78829224320667970562010-01-24T16:50:37.136-08:002010-01-24T16:50:37.136-08:00I could never get the stupid dough not to rip as a...I could never get the stupid dough not to rip as a kid. And does it still come with just a little packet of Parmesan-type cheese?<br /><br />Lately (and I don't know if Publix stores are in Memphis), I've been getting ready-to-punch down and toss dough from the local supermarket, making homemade sauce, and knocking out some killer pies. Will try to make my own dough when terror of baking subsides.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-67871930268369461692010-01-24T15:52:51.508-08:002010-01-24T15:52:51.508-08:00Mike,
I remember getting really excited when we m...Mike,<br /><br />I remember getting really excited when we made these back in the early 80s, but I've just never thought of them in the past 20 years. I'm amazed at how many other people get all nostalgic over something silly like this.<br /><br />I'll also note that it's not a bad way to learn a couple of things: how to work with dough and how to avoid putting too many toppings on a pizza. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-46098440052423649912010-01-24T15:03:58.333-08:002010-01-24T15:03:58.333-08:00Man to I remember these things!!! My Mother made t...Man to I remember these things!!! My Mother made these on "special Nights" when my Dad was working! thanks for the memories my friend..Big Mikenoreply@blogger.com