I am a big fan of hamburgers. There is nothing better than a burger straight off the grill with a toasted bun topped with lettuce, tomato, and some good mayo. Know matter how you like yours dressed up, first you have to get the burger right. I think after years of trying I have found the best burger ever thanks to Ina Garten’s cookbook Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics. When I made these a couple of months ago I thought maybe it was just a fluke that they were out of this world. I made them again this weekend and they were fabulous. They are very simple. Give them a try and let me know if you get the same results. Ina’s recipe calls for Niman Ranch ground meat which you can buy in some grocery stores in this area or you can order it on-line. It is beef grown all naturally without antibiotics and primarily grass-fed. My beef came from Tommy Waldrop here in Douglasville. Anyway, start with some good ground beef and the rest is just a breeze!
I have subscriptions to five food magazines. I love to read them, but I get so distracted with all the great recipes that it sometimes drives me to a complete halt. I mean I can’t make a decision about what to cook for the coming weeks. I must have some kind of ADHD. I do the same thing if I am shopping for clothes in a very large department store. I can’t make a decision. So I have resisted subscribing to more food magazines to decrease the confusion in my life. A few months ago I received a copy of Martha Stewart’s Living magazine. Knowing that I had not ordered it I checked the label and this is what I read, “Wanda The Food Blogger Lupo.” It made me laugh. My good friend Neil gave me a subscription to this beautiful magazine for me to enjoy. Now everytime I receive it in the mail I smile!
The Teacher Cooks 