Our current political scene is so depressing that all I want to do is eat. If I’m not careful I’ll regain the 20 or so pounds I’ve lost in these last ten months. Studly Doright suggested that I write instead of eating. If I can’t enjoy a burger, I’ll contemplate the perfect one.
Studly grills a good burger on occasion. When he buys good ground sirloin and doesn’t cook it until it resembles dried shoe leather his burgers are among the best. He melts cheese on top, then we add lettuce, fresh tomato, a sweet Vidalia onion, mustard or mayonnaise, and our choice of pickle on top of a grilled buttered bun. I add a splash of ketchup to mine and it’s oh so good.
When we eat hamburgers at a restaurant we’re fairly adventurous. I’ll often order one with guacamole and jalapeños. Of course I suffer mightily for that indulgence, but oh my goodness it’s so good.
Studly’s favorite is a burger dubbed “The Lip Smacker” at our local Well’s Brothers eatery. The Lip Smacker features half a pound of meat grilled to perfection and topped with cheese, bacon, peanut butter, and strawberry jam.
Would you eat The Lip Smacker? I won’t, but then Studly won’t even contemplate my guacamole and jalapeño burger. What’s your favorite burger? Are you a plain Jane kind of burger lover, or do you go for the exotic?
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My favorite includes roasted poblano peppers, blue cheese, chopped red onion, some chipotle mayo and both ketchup and mustard. On a toasted bun, of course. I will on occasion season ground beef with ginger, soy sauce, garlic and green onion, and apply a hoisin-based glaze to it. With some hot mustard and a little Asian-flavored slaw, it’s divine.
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Oh my goodness! I am becoming inspired.
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We don’t eat many burgers these days, but I do love them!
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Same here. When I break down and have one, it’s better be awesome.
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That certainly is pretty darn close to the perfect burger (hold the tomato). Yum!
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Aw! I was not a fan of tomatoes for most of my life, but I’m a convert.
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Tomatoes slide out when you bite, so I like to have them on the side.
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Aha!
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Leslie, stop it! You my not be 3eating but you are making everyone else want to…….
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Hahaha!
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You know that I think that cheeseburgers are about the greatest thing in life!! I love a patty melt….cheese, sautéed onions, rye bread……so good……
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Oh yes! I haven’t had a patty melt in years.
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I had a combination Reuben – Cheeseburger once on a road trip that was pretty darn good. I can’t remember where and have not seen once since. Maybe I need to open up a burger shack?
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Oh I’d eat that combo in a heartbeat!
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I know! Let’s start a chain
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You start it and I’ll be your first customer!
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Writing about burgers may help you avoid the real thing, but what about the rest of us? It is now 12:03 in the afternoon… guess what I’m now craving for lunch?
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I’m thinking I might need one for dinner. Maybe just a half….
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The lipsmacker, otherwise known as A heart attack burger related to the Elvis death sub.
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I always think about Elvis when I see that burger on the menu.
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I would ban him from having it! Put Tabasco in it when he’s not looking or slip laxative under the burger. That will stop him wanting one.😲
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Hahaha!
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I am serious… 😉😉
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Spicy for me. How can you write this and not eat?
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Will power!
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I don’t think I could eat the Lip Smacker. I balked as soon as I saw the amount of meat! – Marty
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It’s huge.
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I used to work at a bar where they served burgers with curry mustard and sweet pickles. Never would I have touched it if it wasn’t the best-sellers. Mmmmm. Now I want it.
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Oh wow! I’m not sure I’d try that if you hadn’t endorsed it. Now I’ll have to see if I can replicate it.
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Yeah they even sold them in double patties
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