Ironic On Pepperoni

[Mama Mangia]

I was brought up on pepperoni rolls! Luv 'em!
and the uses for pepperoni are unlimited!
Sad tho - all these compaies buying each other out all the time - so we may be doomed for life with Hormel being the only one on the store shelves!
Thank heaven for the Italian markets!!!!

[CanMan]

That aspect of corporate society may be coming to an end as we know it. We may find ourselves relying again on Mom & Pop stores and local talents and services. As long as there are Italian Markets we will survive!

[jglass]

I love the small deli in in town here. They are kinda out of the way but they have wonderful italian meats and assorted cheese to choose from.

[jfain]

I also LOVE pepperoni along with all Italian deli meats. I have a really good Italian grocery store about 2 blocks from my house so I am completely spoiled. Their prices are really not that high on the imported meats but they also make their own which is even more affordable and really good.

That said when I was a kid living in a small town all we could get was the pre-sliced pepperoni. I don't remember if it was Hormel but it probably was. I still loved it. I didn't need any bread or pasta either I just sat down and ate it right out of the package. Ah it was good to be young and have no worries about cholesterol. Who needed moderation when you were going to run flat out playing and riding your bike for 8 hours a day?