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Better Burgers

June 9, 2008

After last week’s Spotted Pig excursion I spent a lot of time talking burgers with my friends and family. We all agreed that while tuna burgers, turkey burgers and even andouille burgers can be exciting, to achieve true burger bliss it doesn’t get any better than a well-cooked classic cheeseburger.

The basics of the classic cheeseburger are ground beef, bun and cheese - that’s it. It is straightforward, simple and clean. You won’t see any guacamole, chipotle sauce or other fancy fixings on the classic cheeseburger, but maybe a couple of embellishments like ketchup or mayonnaise (or my favorite, a combination of both). To create truly memorable classic cheeseburgers, you have to source the best ingredients and use the best techniques. [click to continue…]

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Grilled Potato Salad

May 22, 2008

Memorial Day weekend has always been one of my favorite holidays, and I actually prefer it to the hectic nature of the Fourth of July. It marks the beginning of the summer season for me, which means longer days, warmer nights and outside grilling. In my family it is usually more of a working weekend when we head up to our camp on a lake in the Adirondacks and get ready for the summer ahead. Living out in California, I haven’t gotten back for the family work weekend in a couple of years (sorry, Mom & Dad!), but I do keep the tradition by using this weekend to clean up the grills, tidy up the outdoor furniture and get the backyard ready for summer fun. [click to continue…]

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