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No momma wants to spend her special day cooking. So, treat your momma — or yourself — to a delicious Mother’s Day dinner without all the fuss! Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef is shipped frozen anywhere in the world, so all you have to do is heat it up and serve this classic Chicago meal. We make every batch just like Momma does, with lean, tender cuts of select beef. Every batch is perfectly seasoned and slowly simmered in our special gravy for that traditional Italian flavor. We always take care of family!

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I don’t know about you, but my family always gets really busy in May. It’ll be especially hectic for us this year because our second-oldest daughter, Sam, is graduating from high school. We’re planning a big party to celebrate with family and all her friends from school, church and volleyball. And before that, there’s Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. We always try to do at least a little something for all the fun days in May — but with a big family like ours, even a casual get-together means feeding 10 to 20 people!

That’s why we serve up Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef™. It’s the easiest way to feed a crowd for any of your upcoming gatherings. Just warm a pot of our tender, perfectly seasoned beef and serve it on fresh rolls. Top it with sweet peppers for Mom, spice it up with salsa for Cinco de Mayo, or come up with your own ideas for fun toppings your whole family will love.

Watch for next week’s post, when we’ll announce a special offer just in time for Mother’s Day!

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I just got back from a great weekend visit with my oldest daughter, Alex, in Denver. We had a blast. Got to see Skyline Park in springtime. Saw a couple movies. We even caught some of the Rockies home opener on TV Friday afternoon.

I love this time of year. Everyone’s got spring fever. Back home here in Chicago, all anyone can talk about is baseball. And we’re busier than ever at our plant, slow-cooking whole beef roasts every day to feed all those hungry Cubs fans. After all, Papa Charlie’s™ is the official Italian beef of the Chicago Cubs. You’ll find it at concession stands throughout the stadium. It sold like crazy at the home opener on Monday night!

If you’ve never had Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef, Wrigley Field really is the perfect place to give it a try. Order up a big sandwich, get it loaded with sweet bell peppers and onions, and grab a bunch of napkins. Then head back to your seat and enjoy! It’s the best way to satisfy your major-league appetite. We feed you like family. At home, or at home plate.

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Well, it’s back to the grind here at Papa Charlie’s™ after a great spring break. My wife and I decided to take the kids to Mexico for the week, and I’m so glad we did. We realized it was probably our last chance to have a real family vacation before our second-oldest daughter, Sam, goes off to college this fall. And I gotta tell you, we needed the break. It’s been a long winter here in Chicagoland, and everyone’s been battling head colds. A few days on the sunny beach were just what the doctor ordered.

Momma welcomed us home with a big Easter dinner, and we even brought a little Mexican flair to the feast. We discovered that fresh, spicy salsa goes great on top of a juicy Papa Charlie’s™ Italian Beef sandwich. I can’t believe I never tried that before. It might just be my new favorite topping. See, even the Papa Charlie’s™ family is still figuring out new ways to eat our great Italian beef. We hope you’ll try it, too. It definitely makes dinnertime fast and easy in these last busy months of the school year. And I don’t know about you, but with all the kids’ sports and projects, we can use all the help we can get.

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If your family is like mine, the house is full of people on Easter. Momma always makes her famous Easter pizza, a traditional Italian dish that’s kind of like a savory pie filled with meat and cheese. She also makes leg of lamb and ham and all kinds of desserts, and there’s usually a big pot of Papa Charlie’s™ Italian Beef on the stove, too. Let’s just say no one leaves hungry.

Whether you celebrate Easter or Passover or you’re just excited about the long weekend, be sure to fix a batch of Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef for your family. You don’t need to be an amazing Italian cook to whip up this great meal. Just defrost a container and heat it up on the stove or in your crock pot, and it’ll keep everyone full all weekend. It’s a good, easy way to feed a crowd, whether you’re hosting a family gathering or having friends over to watch the NCAA national semifinals and championship games.

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Everyone in our family is big into sports. My two teenaged sons love having their friends over to watch the NCAA Tournament. And nothing goes better with March Madness than Papa Charlie’s™ Italian Beef. Just make a big pot of it and turn on the TV. You won’t miss any of the plays because you won’t have to slave over the stove or even get up to serve your guests. Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef can practically cook itself, and your friends can just help themselves during the commercials. Plus, it’s a lot more affordable than going out to a sports bar.

Heck, you could even make your own Italian beef bracket and have a playoff! Slice your rolls into two-inch mini-sandwiches and set out a bunch of different toppings. That way, everyone gets to try Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef in a variety of ways. Italian beef with green peppers vs. Italian beef with hot peppers. Italian beef with onions vs. Italian beef with giardiniera. Try cheese, mushrooms, olives or relish. Go wild and add bacon, tomatoes and lettuce. Or just have it plain. The options are endless. Try them all and declare your own Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef champion. Best of all, everyone wins at this game.

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In spite of the rain, we had a blast on Saturday at Chicago’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade! Our team spent the day pounding the pavement, telling people about Papa Charlie’s™ Italian Beef. Everyone we met was excited to hear about the coupon you get when you join the family. Some of them had never heard of Papa Charlie’s, so we convinced them to give it a try. And believe me, once you try it, you’re a fan for life.

If you didn’t see us at the parade, it’s not too late — join the family now to get a coupon for $1.50 off a five-pound package of Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef. Get some today and make it your new Saint Patrick’s Day tradition!

Did you know that Irish people didn’t eat corned beef in the old country? They started eating it when they came to America because it was so affordable and easy to get here. And hey, Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef isn’t corned beef, but it’s definitely affordable and easy to get — making it a great choice for your Saint Patrick’s Day dinner. Look for it at your local Jewel, Dominick’s or other stores. If you don’t live in the Chicago area, you can order online. It goes great with a side of green cabbage. Seriously. Think of it as Papa Charlie’s Irish Beef. At least for today, anyway. Just don’t tell Momma.

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All of us at Papa Charlie’s are looking forward to Chicago’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday! You won’t want to miss the fun down by that green Chicago River!

While you’re downtown, look for the people wearing green Papa Charlie’s T-shirts. If you see them, you’re in luck — they’ll be handing out flyers inviting you to join the family of people who love Papa Charlie’s™ Italian Beef! When you join, you’ll get a coupon for $1.50 off a five-pound package of Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day!

We always take care of family, so once you join us you’ll continue to receive product discounts and news in your e-mail. But don’t worry, we won’t bombard you. Because we all know that too much family isn’t necessarily a good thing.

If you can’t make it to the parade or don’t see our Papa Charlie’s team there, you can still join the family here. It just takes a minute to sign up. We hope you will join — there’s always room for more family.

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To all you Papa Charlie’s™ Italian Beef lovers out there:

I’m happy to say that the weather here in Chicago is finally starting to warm up. Spring is right around the corner, and we’ll all be having cookouts and get-togethers before you know it. So make sure you have plenty of Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef on hand to feed everybody! It’s a great quick dinner after baseball tryouts or on movie night when you’re trying to catch up on those Oscar-winning flicks. Our family keeps a freezer full, and we eat it almost every Sunday.

If you can’t tell, we’re passionate about our beef. So are all our loyal customers. That’s why we renamed this page the Beef Blog — a place to talk about our beef and what it means to our family. I’ll be posting all kinds of news and recipes here for you, and we hope you’ll share yours with us, too. So, stay tuned. We’re pumped.

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, and get ready for a great spring season with Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef.

All the best,
Joe & the family

P.S. Are you planning to serve Papa Charlie’s Italian Beef at a get-together this spring? Tell us about it in the comments box.