# I have a Schwan's man! What's good?
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807
**Category:** Cafe Society
**Created:** [April 10, 2008, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807 "2008-04-10T21:40:42Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/1 "2008-04-10T21:40:42Z")
If you haven’t heard of Schwan’s, it’s frozen food, delivered. It’s pricey compared to the grocery store but reasonable compared to eating in a restaurant.
I see their trucks everywhere but haven’t tried their food. Today a rep showed up with a new route that includes my town. I’m tempted but I don’t know what’s good.
With just two of us, convenience food sometimes makes sense.
Recommendations and warnings appreciated!
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### Author:  [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/2 "2008-04-10T21:54:01Z")
I liked their frozen pizzas, ice cream, and frozen vegetables.
Pricey but high quality.
I couldn’t afford to have them dropping by so often so I quit using them.
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### Author:  [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/3 "2008-04-10T21:55:46Z")
The frozen Cajun Turkey Breasts are pretty damned good. Will feed a family with leftovers and it’s tasty.
Also I love a bunch of their dessert options. There was a frozen Lemon and Strawberry Ice thing that kicked ass and was fairly low-cal.
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### Author:  [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/4 "2008-04-10T21:55:54Z")
Thanks, **Hampshire**. I didn’t ask the guy how often he’d come by. I wouldn’t want to see him every week – once a month would be fine.
Apparently they take orders on-line too. Maybe I’ll save some gas money.
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### Author:  [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/5 "2008-04-10T21:56:55Z")
Pineapple sherbet!
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### Author:  [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/6 "2008-04-10T22:30:24Z")
When I had a Schwan’s man, their frozen chicken breasts were one of my stock items. They come individually packaged, so you can thaw as many as you like. Their ice cream’s good – I think it was their original product – and I’ve heard their brocolli cheese soup is good.
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### Author:  [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/7 "2008-04-10T22:42:31Z")
Their barbecued ribs are pretty damn good, if you ask me.
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### Author:  [@Icerigger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icerigger)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/8 "2008-04-10T22:48:02Z")
Banana Icecream Sunday Cones. 😃
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### Author:  [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/9 "2008-04-10T22:54:39Z")
I don’t have a Schwan’s man, but the rest of my family does and I get to eat their food, does that count?
The ice cream, and these little school milk carton sized boxes of fruity drink concentrate are popular choices. The cream cheese wontons are good, and I like their breakfasty hot pocket thingies too.
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### Author:  [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/10 "2008-04-10T23:21:00Z")
Wow. So far, no warnings. That’s good.
My husband says he heard that their corn on the cob was good, but I’m skeptical, especially if it’s been frozen.
How about the fish? Any experience with the fish? The salmon? Also, it might be kid food, but I have fond memories of fish sticks and haven’t been able to find any good ones at the store. I’ve tried Gorton’s and Mrs. Paul’s. Even the “not shredded” ones are awful.
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### Author:  [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/11 "2008-04-10T23:22:49Z")
Both the beef and chicken pot pies are excellent.
The ice cream is very good.
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### Author:  [@Suse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suse)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/12 "2008-04-10T23:25:52Z")
I used to buy chicken fries for my kids and they loved them. Also was a big fan of the broccoli, chicken, cheese dinner and the prime rib slices. I wish Schwan’s wasn’t so expensive, I’d love to have more of that prime rib!
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### Author:  [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2008, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/13 "2008-04-10T23:32:23Z")
[QUOTE=AuntiePam]
How about the fish? Any experience with the fish? The salmon? Also, it might be kid food, but I have fond memories of fish sticks and haven’t been able to find any good ones at the store. I’ve tried Gorton’s and Mrs. Paul’s. Even the “not shredded” ones are awful.
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Costco carries a great brand of fish sticks, and they’ve just come back in. I think they are from Trident Seafoods, I will check when I get home.
ETA- just for kicks, I just opened a new tab and got on the Schwan’s website- they deliver to my zip code! I am so doing this!!! 😃
And does a “schwanz” joke jump out at anybody else? Nope, just me? 😉
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### Author:  [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)
#### Post date: [April 11, 2008, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/14 "2008-04-11T00:00:49Z")
I remember their biscuits very, very fondly.
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### Author:  [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)
#### Post date: [April 11, 2008, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/15 "2008-04-11T00:15:52Z")
Having a Schwan’s man used to mean you could consider yourself to be a farmer. The ice cream has always been good. The meat is ok if you want frozen individually wrapped portions. My ex neighbor is a shut in, so this kept her in food when the daughter wouldn’t take her shopping for another week. The stuff is expensive though.
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### Author:  [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)
#### Post date: [April 11, 2008, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/16 "2008-04-11T01:15:58Z")
[QUOTE=AuntiePam]
If you haven’t heard of Schwan’s, it’s frozen food, delivered. It’s pricey compared to the grocery store but reasonable compared to eating in a restaurant.
I see their trucks everywhere but haven’t tried their food. Today a rep showed up with a new route that includes my town. I’m tempted but I don’t know what’s good.
With just two of us, convenience food sometimes makes sense.
Recommendations and warnings appreciated!
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Yeah, I’ve been using Schwans for about 15 years. (off & on)
Yeah, food is pricey. I’ve used numerous products. Chicken Pot pies are delish.
All kinds of chocolate ice cream. OK, all their ice cream is good. Coney dogs, Mexican dishes are good. They have pizza which is great. Small & large sizes. Flat & Deep dish. However I would be remissed if I did’nt tell you to go to the grocery store for any Red Baron pizzas cause I’M REAL SURE THERE 1 IN THE SAME. Check the back of the pizza box to see the Schwans Co. name there.
Now, if you want to step it up they have another company call ImpromptGourmet.
Owned by the same company. It’s very upscale. You can go to web site for more info.
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### Author:  [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)
#### Post date: [April 11, 2008, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/17 "2008-04-11T01:41:52Z")
[QUOTE=AuntiePam]
Wow. So far, no warnings. That’s good.
My husband says he heard that their corn on the cob was good, but I’m skeptical, especially if it’s been frozen.
How about the fish? Any experience with the fish? The salmon? Also, it might be kid food, but I have fond memories of fish sticks and haven’t been able to find any good ones at the store. I’ve tried Gorton’s and Mrs. Paul’s. Even the “not shredded” ones are awful.
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Please tell me you are not going to buy frozen corn in Iowa. You can wait until August.
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### Author:  [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)
#### Post date: [April 11, 2008, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/18 "2008-04-11T01:42:45Z")
Okay, since nobody else said it, and on the very possible chance I’ll be thought very little of, locally, schwans (perhaps spelled schwanz) is a colloquialism for the male reproductive organ…I kid you not. So, imagine my surprise to see a thread by \*\*AuntiePam \*\* entitled “I have a Schwans Man!” Naturally, I just HAD to know what the heck it was about…color me relieved.
Me \<-- Someone who has a schwans, man, but has never heard of a Schwans man.
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### Author:  [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)
#### Post date: [April 11, 2008, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/19 "2008-04-11T01:52:50Z")
Never had their food, but I salivate while reading their catalog. The prices simply terrify me, though…
Joe
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### Author:  [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)
#### Post date: [April 11, 2008, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-schwans-man-whats-good/444807/20 "2008-04-11T01:53:56Z")
[QUOTE=Onomatopoeia]
Okay, since nobody else said it, and on the very possible chance I’ll be thought very little of, locally, schwans (perhaps spelled schwanz) is a colloquialism for the male reproductive organ…I kid you not. So, imagine my surprise to see a thread by \*\*AuntiePam \*\* entitled “I have a Schwans Man!” Naturally, I just HAD to know what the heck it was about…color me relieved.
Me \<– Someone who has a schwans, man, but has never heard of a Schwans man.
[/QUOTE]
[From Urban Dictionary](http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=schwanz&r=f)
Joe
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