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Spam Experience

Diced SPAM mixed with mac and cheese was a college staple for me. Four boxes of mac and cheese and a can of SPAM kept me fed for several days.

SPAM on the BBQ smoker is pretty good. Rub the outside with wooster and BBQ rub and smoke it at 225 for about an hour. Slice it and make sandwiches. Yum!

PhotoKirk at 9:14AM on 02/13/09

'This Is Why You're Fat'

@Adam - no biggie. I scrolled through the whole blog and I don't think they put much time or thought into it. You guys have always been good about giving credit where it's due.

I'm still not sure why they have King Cake listed. It's just a big cinnamon roll.

PhotoKirk at 5:39PM on 02/09/09

'This Is Why You're Fat'

Yep, my deep-fried bacon burger is on there. It's attributed to Serious Eats though, not my site.

I'm not sure why King Cake is listed.

PhotoKirk at 3:36PM on 02/09/09

Worst Burger of 2009

I've had worse. I can see the problem if someone was eating them everyday, but as an occasional treat it's fine.

PhotoKirk at 8:51AM on 02/07/09

Worst Burger of 2009

I'm not seeing the problem with this burger.

PhotoKirk at 4:35PM on 02/06/09

From Slice

In Which I Eat the Hot Dog and French Fry Pizza at Pizzeria Reginella

I've finally found a reason to order an Octo-Dog cutter.

OctoDog and french fry pizza. Just brilliant.

PhotoKirk at 3:02PM on 02/04/09

Seriously Delicious Super Bowl Party Giveaway: La Frieda Black Label Burgers

I once made a burger out of bacon
After one taste, I was exclaimin'
"I must make this again!"
I ran to the pen
and all the piggies were a shakin'

PhotoKirk at 11:40AM on 01/28/09

Vortex Bar & Grill on 'Man vs. Food'

@eastcoastvb - You are correct about the superiority of tater tots as a side dish. If you want a real treat, try the hash brown sticks at Whataburger. They are pretty much giant tater tots.

PhotoKirk at 11:51AM on 01/27/09

Good Fries and Not So Good Burgers from Mooyah in Houston

Alice Laussade needs to settle down a bit. Sometimes I think the folks at the New Times papers need to spend less time being 'edgy' and more time writing.

PhotoKirk at 11:49AM on 01/27/09

Digital City's List of Best Burgers of the USA

No mention of Christian's Tailgate?

PhotoKirk at 11:47AM on 01/27/09

Cheese-Stuffed Burgers from the Stumble Inn in New York City

Ya gotta deep-fry it.

And use more bacon.

PhotoKirk at 10:59AM on 01/23/09

From Slice

A Thai Pizza Has Bacon and Cheese Stuffed in the Crust

Be still my heart.

I'm off to price airfare. Bacon knows no boundaries.

PhotoKirk at 2:35PM on 01/22/09

What's the Best Cheese for Cheeseburgers?

It has to be French Doux de Montagne cheese. It says so here Pork cheeseburger with avocado :-)

Techboy at 2:33PM on 11/09/09

http://eatingtheroad.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/heart-attack-grill-diet-center/

In Videos: Heart Attack Grill

I agree Adam...I think the whole schitck is exactly that....a schtick. If thier food was any good maybe I'd be more inclined to eat there again.

They're just trying to tap into the whole shock/controversy thing...and unfortunately that does work. Those news stations can't get enough of it. If you really want to dislike them watch the video on their homepage (How to Kill a Giant):
http://www.heartattackgrill.com/

Eating The Road at 9:04AM on 10/30/09

Dear AHT: 'Help! I'm Allergic to Beef"

I just had an allergic reaction today with itching, hives and trouble breathing from a buffalo burger at a restaurant. I also have allergic reaction to beef with same symptoms. I've had this happen after eating a steak at a restaurant. That was my worse one, Beef tips and hamburger from restaurant and beef from store. I recently started getting the natural beef(Krogers-Laura something brand) and so far I've not had any allergy symptoms when I had this It says on the package that there are no hormones or antibiotics in it.. I took a benadryl and it makes me tired but I've heard that you can take the non drowsy claritin. I'm also wondering what they are giving to the animals now that is causing this as I never had this happen for years. This started in the last year or two. I think they are loading them with hormones and antibiotics. I've never had a reaction to chicken but I heard they use hormones on them too but it must be too small to cause a reaction. Sorry I have no solution as I miss eating steak esp. when I go out to a restaurant. They do have natural steak in the store and again no allergic reaction. I do not know about the usda labeled beef in stores. I read their info. and can make no sense out of it. Also I did not realize that bison and buffalo are different

Sherie at 7:06PM on 10/21/09

Meat Master Can Tell Cow's Age, Gender, and Breed After One Bite

Can we say BULLSHIT on this site? 'Cause if we can, I'm calling it.

syd888 at 2:17PM on 10/19/09

Meat Master Can Tell Cow's Age, Gender, and Breed After One Bite

Yea have him taste a 1/4 pounder @McD's and tell me what it is?

burgerboy at 1:01PM on 10/19/09

The Hamburger Fatty Melt, a Burger with Two Grilled Cheese Sandwiches as Its Bun

Lettuce? Whaddya, crazy? Why? It adds nothing. Maybe some arugula (strong flavor) under the burger if you need a built-in salad, but plain old lettuce would just disappear.

But tomato in the grilled cheeses sounds good. Gotta have tomato on a cheeseburger.

I'm thinking maybe blue and swiss/Gruyère/Comté for the cheeses (one each), if not all extra-sharp cheddar. If using jalapeño cheddar (or better yet, habanero cheddar), only in one sammy, plain cheddar on the other. Otherwise the chiles will overwhelm everything else.

Bacon only if using cheddar. And not too much. Still have to taste the burger. Balance is important.

SuzanneF at 1:46PM on 10/17/09

Dear AHT: 'Help! I'm Allergic to Beef"

Hi I finally found someone with the same reaction to ground beef that I have. I have not always had this allergic reaction but it has been in the last 13 years so it makes me wonder what they are doing to our beef now that they didn't do back then. I don't always have this reaction but when I do it is severe hives. I have wondered if I sometimes get a batch that has some of the cleaning solution in it or if it is foreign beef and they have added someting to it to make it safe for USA. I can never eat at McDonalds because i always have this reaction.

DeeLee at 5:03AM on 10/12/09

Dear AHT: 'Help! I'm Allergic to Beef"

OMG....Since about May of 2008 I also have an allergy to beef/pork. At first I had no clue to what my allergy was with. I would get hives...swell up...and itch like crazy. The itching would stop if I layed down in the tub filled with warm water. I cant even eat bacon or ham....its been chicken and turkey for over a year now. Worst thing is I am sort of over paranoid about this...the itching is pure hell. I found out its not just eating...but if steamed and I am over it while being steaming...I get the reaction but not as intense. Thank god or whatever higher being you belive in that I can still drink MILK. Thank you everyone for your comments...I at least know others are in the same boat...maybe there is hope.

E=Mc2 at 5:29PM on 10/07/09

Which Plain Potato Chip Rules? What's Your Favorite?

Martin's Kettle cook potato chips are thick and good.

Foodfae at 7:45PM on 09/24/09

Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger

New York Times had Donut Pudding printed a few weeks ago. Made it twice and pased it around to friends. Made more raspberry jelly for the second batch and doubled the # of donuts for a really large pan. If you decide to make some kind of donut thing, don't use Dunkin Donuts. They don't have enough jelly in them unless you are driving and eating a donut with the other hand. You can order big ones from the Stop & Shop. Frozen dough, sure but they hold a lot of jelly and when you add cream, eggs and sugar. Yum.

simplejew at 8:15PM on 09/14/09

Dear AHT: 'Help! I'm Allergic to Beef"

For about a year I would break out in cat o' nine tails of welts--hives--when I ate dairy. I abstained for a year, slowly introduced it, (I don't think it's good to take antihistamines regularly) and now can have it without problems. 'Drying out' seemed to help. I never told anyone in real life because I thought they would say I was crazy.

If you're having that severe a reaction, you should get it checked out--it's unusual you only get it from meat, since you probably eat beef in tiny doses, in broth and such, without realizing it--in marinates, even ground up in processed chicken products. You may only be allergic to a certain protein or your allergy may be more diffuse. Either way, simply avoiding burgers and steaks, if you have a really, really severe allergy won't necessarily protect you.

HeartofGlass at 5:44AM on 09/01/09

Dear AHT: 'Help! I'm Allergic to Beef"

I too am allergic to beef. During the last year, I've had to add pork to the list as well. I used to eat hot dogs, but that's over as of last night due to a trip to the ER with anaphalaxis. Very scary......I don't know what the cause is, no one can tell me. I developed this in my mid-twenties and it has progressively gotten worse. I can no longer eat Arby's roast beef, McDonalds, Wendy's--you name it, it nails me. Just FYI though, don't mess around with anaphylactic reactions. Get to the ER quickly; you can die from this. Your blood pressure may dump so low that your body cannot recover on it's own. The only solution I have found is to avoid the offending food. It's chicken, fish or turkey. Yuk. Anyway, it would be interesting to find out what the exact culprit is. Good luck everyone.

BelindaA47 at 11:01PM on 08/30/09

How do you make the perfect mashed potatoes?

My daughter has discovered Yukon Golds so we use those now, but usually we use russets. Cut them in half and bring to a boil in salted water. When done, drain, remove to a plate, and turn heat down to low. Place each half of potato into a ricer (cut side down), and squeeze the potato into the cooking pot on low. After all the potatoes have been riced, keep sitrring until the bottom of the pot begins to get a thin layer of stuck potato. Add butter (and cheese if using), mix together then add the salt, pepper and milk.

The trick of driying out the potatoes in a low heat pan is from Julia Child.

Yukon Gold or Russet
Unsalted Butter
Whole Milk
Kosher Salt and Black pepper
Optional:
Goat Cheese, Feta, Parmesan, Roasted Garlic

Pepperfool at 10:02PM on 08/26/09

Burgers Featured in the August Issue of 'Texas Monthly'

There was a major error in the Top 50 list. Coming in at #24 is a burger from Burgers, Fries and Cherry Pies. It is called the French Connection and is topped with bearnaise sauce. I never thought I would enjoy a burger without cheese, but WOW. It is absolutely delish.

BFCP1 at 11:48PM on 08/21/09

Dear AHT: 'Help! I'm Allergic to Beef"

I myself recently found out that i am allergic to hamburger i'm supposing its beef in general as i only eat my burgers well done. however its only the beef that is store purchased and is ground. i can go to McDonald or any fast food restaurant and order a burger and be fine. if i eat home made patties i break out in bumps, itch horrible, and even swell in my hands and face. last week i ate burgers and i done all of the above and even vomited so im still trying to figure out what i can do to eat burgers again as they are my favorite. any one out here have a solution to this problem?

mason0819 at 5:59PM on 08/07/09

Bacon grease

I am surprised no one came up with this...I don't know where I got the idea...I think an old German neighbor. Melt about 3 tbl or more of cold bacon grease--depending on size of pan but it works best with no more than 6 in a pan) in cast iron skillet until almost smoking (at least a #9--I don't think another kind of pan will work the same way!). Quickly add hamburger or hot dog bun bottoms and tops (this is the best way to use up old stale buns that I throw in the freezer just for this reason) and WATCH CAREFULLY....they will burn quickly. Make sure they are browning evenly. Remove at once, sprinkle with a little salt and serve immediately while still hot. Once they cool...not at all the same flavor or consistency! I've never found the spelling but my friend called it Schtipp Bread--at home we call it 'fried bun bottoms'. Any suggestions about how to spell or find derivation?

jansealsmith at 1:24PM on 07/27/09

Burgers Featured in the August Issue of 'Texas Monthly'

Good looking burger - but toss the avocado.

Oneiron at 9:11AM on 07/20/09

Burgers Featured in the August Issue of 'Texas Monthly'

Avocado has no place on a burger. Especially in Texas.

beersnob at 5:01AM on 07/20/09

Dear AHT: 'Help! I'm Allergic to Beef"

I had a friend who was allergic to regular beef due to some sort of dye that was used in the preparation, but she was able to eat Coleman Natural Beef without a problem.

elizabear at 12:03PM on 07/15/09

Dear AHT: Should I Make Burgers with My Elk Meat?

Yes! Elk burgers are delicious! I found a great elk burger marinade on AmericanHunter.org if anyone wants to try it out: http://americanhunter.org/ArticlePage.aspx?cid=40&id=1699

cookie_sandwiches at 1:33PM on 07/14/09

Dear AHT: 'Help! I'm Allergic to Beef"

I have a faint memory of a girl that went to the same school as I did when we were kids who was allergic to beef in general. She was allergic to almost everything. If I remember correctly she could only eat meat from young bulls. It had to be male and young. Don't know why.

Marcus at 12:58PM on 07/01/09

Perfect PB&J? What's your preference?

Old skool, yo. I can't imagine why people would want to gourmetify something so classic and delicious as-is!

White or Sara Lee soft wheat bread
Creamy PB, any brand
Grape/Seedless raspberry JELLY (jam no... too thick.)

Cut diagonal with a tall cold glass of chocolate milk.

Lomeinislife at 9:24PM on 06/21/09

Paula Deen on Her Bacon, Doughnut, and Fried Egg Burger

This is what's called a Luther Burger. Paula Deen isn't original or even very good. And she endorses Smithfield, a disgusting producer of industrial pork products. Please don't give her any more publicity than she already has.

samablog at 4:10PM on 06/08/09

Paula Deen on Her Bacon, Doughnut, and Fried Egg Burger

I hate to bust her bubble.....

Give me a break. If you put a burger I made between two donuts I would be insulted and never make another one for you. On the other hand if you don't have a good burger than why not. It sure couldn't be worse than some buns that are out there.

The best "bun" I have ever had for a good hamburger was homemade bread I made that was also grilled on the charcoal fire.

But as I said if you are using a thin tasteless piece of meat cooked indoors on a griddle than why not. There is not any flavor there anyway, you might as well use something as ridiculous as a donut.

A serious hamburger deserves a real bun. To me it's like giving Paula Deen margarine instead of butter. I wonder if she could tell the difference?

haglered at 3:06PM on 06/08/09