Left Behind - Laura intended to bring In-N-Out burgers home for dinner, but she neglected to do so. They spent a lonely night sequestered in the refrigerator at her work. I created this image to remind her: In the News - They walk among us!
Laura emailed me this image in order to allay my fears the burgers would be left behind yet again:
I further cautioned her regarding the safe passage of my burger!
As I pondered my burger's fate—would my burger arrive safely?—I received an email from my good friend, Chris. His message contained this photograph of his travel from work to home. (Note that his returning home in this weather necessarily indicates he had to have traveled TO work during the early hours of darkness!) I was suddenly saddened to realize how I had placed concern for the safe passage of my burger above concern for my friend!
However, when my In-N-Out burger arrived, and I took my first bite I fell fully under the thrall of the burger! I became one with the burger! Nothing else mattered!
Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Left Behind and In the News
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
National Cheeseburger Day, In the News, and Enjoy!
National Cheeseburger Day - Fire up the grill or head to your favorite restaurant because today is National Cheeseburger Day! In the News - Interesting news items encountered while prowling the nether recesses of the Web. Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
There are several theories about the origins of the cheeseburger. One story claims that the cheeseburger was created between 1924 and 1926 by a chef named Lionel Sternberger. As the story goes, a homeless man dining at Sternberger's restaurant in Pasadena, California, suggested the addition of a slice of cheese to his hamburger order. Sternberger complied, eventually added it to his menu, and the rest is history.
Today, cheeseburgers are a staple at restaurants and backyard celebrations all across the country. Hungry yet? Enjoy a delicious cheeseburger in honor of National Cheeseburger Day!
Friday, July 12, 2013
In-N-Out Burger and Be Entertained!
In-N-Out Burger - Laura sent me an email yesterday that contained a recipe. She said she thought it sounded very good and wished to make it. I replied, "I can has cheezburger?" Laura quickly replied, "Yes." I had no idea what she meant. Shortly thereafter, she emailed photographs of her visit to In-N-Out Burger. I salivated copiously throughout the day whilst awaiting her arrival at our home. She was carrying precious cargo! Be Entertained! - Relax and enjoy these videos!
The burger was absolutely delicious. There is nothing in the burger world that can compare. The burger she brought me was an Animal-Style Burger. I devoured it ravenously and thanked her profusely.
When In-N-Out Burger first opened in 1948, the company only provided a basic menu of burgers, fries, and beverages. The foods it prepared were made on-site from fresh ingredients, including its French fries, which were sliced and cooked to order. Unlike other major competitors in the hamburger fast food restaurant business (Burger King, McDonald's and Wendy's), as the chain expanded over the years, it has not added products such as chicken or salads to its menu or changed its preparation methods.
All burgers consist of one or more 1/8 lb beef patties cooked to "medium-well" and served on a toasted bun. The standard style of burger includes tomato, hand-leafed lettuce, and "spread," a sauce similar to Thousand Island dressing. In addition, customers are asked if they wish to add raw or grilled onions.
Instead of a broad menu like other competitors, In-N-Out has become known for its Secret Menu, unadvertised variations of its burgers that are based on customer preferences, such as the popular "Animal Style." Here is In-N-Out's Secret Menu
Saturday, April 20, 2013
The Perfect Burger
The Perfect Burger - Laura is visiting family members in Tucson, Arizona. The kitties, Zeus and Thor, and I are bonding. I gave them an extra portion of kitty treats. They began devouring the kitty treats with great fervor. The sight made me realize it was time for me to dine. I had the butcher at the local market grind a filet mignon. From this, I produced The Perfect Burger.
I am certain we have all joked about "taking a road trip" using Google Maps' Street View. I tried and soon tired of the amount of work and time involved in creating such a road trip. The team at T+L Labs put in all the work for you and created this amazing, mesmerizing road trip video using street view. It careens down roads at warp speed, often panning the view as if you are in the backseat looking out the window. This is an amazing journey! Get comfortable and ride!
I poached and minced a dozen garlic cloves, a medium Jalapeño, and a small habanero. I added Pappy’s seasoning, ground black pepper, granulated garlic, and ground basil.
I grilled this on a Caphalon grilling pan. I smeared Sierra Nevada Stout mustard on a toasted sourdough bun and placed sliced tomato and sliced red onion to the bun, sprinkled the tomato with red pepper flakes and ground black pepper, placed pepperjack cheese atop the burger patty and placed it on the bun when the cheese had melted. I turned the fries to broil for the last two minutes, prepared a dip with catsup, mayonnaise, Jalapeño relish, and Crystal Extra-Hot Louisiana Sauce.
It was indeed The Perfect Burger.
