Hamburgers

Tonight I have been thinking about hamburgers.

I was watching the History Channel while reading a book and a show was on about McDonald’s and Burger King.

First Hamburger - Clarinda, Iowa - Bert Gray - First Hamburger on BunThis made me think about The First Hamburger. One candidate for the first restaurant hamburger is a little cafe on the courthouse square in Clarinda, Iowa.

Hamburgers, Prepared burger patties, iron skilletWhen I make a hamburger at home, I cook it the same way using a cast iron skillet.

Basic Burger, National Burger Day, Ketchup, mustard, picklesI like a basic hamburger with mayo, ketchup, mustard and pickles.

Double-Double, Hamburger, In-N-Out, California, Best BurgerHowever, I do like a good In-N-Out Double-Double if I want a little more with my burger.

Eggo's, Waffle Burger, AOC burger challengeI am also thinking of a burger challenge that I undertook three years ago.

When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said “Maybe we shouldn’t be eating a hamburger for breakfast, lunch and dinner” I thought about whether  I had ever eaten a hamburger for all three meals in the same day.

I decided to take the AOC Burger Challenge. The burger in the picture above was my breakfast burger with a hamburger patty between two waffles.

I am now hungry for a hamburger, I have only had a couple of them in the last two years.

Steven

 

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A Short Month

This month was a short one. However, it was full of activity.

Taronga Zoo - Sumatran Tiger - Panthera tigris sumatrae - Zoo - TigersThe month started off with the celebration of the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Tiger.

hobby lobby, hobbies, mall memoriesI finally visited the Hobby Lobby that opened near me.

Curling, Canada, Winter Sports, Toronto, TSN, Tim HortonsI watched a lot of the Winter Olympics. The curling match above was not from the Olympics, but was while I was staying in a hotel in Toronto six years ago. We do see Curling on TV sometimes in the US now. It was really nice to see a lot of Curling during the Olympics.

Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Memories, Early DigitalI also had some memories from my trip to Beijing during the Olympics.

Milan, Duomo, Church, Roof, spires, itlayI also had some memories from my trips to Milan during the closing ceremonies. The next Winter Olympics will be co-hosted by Milan.

altamont snow, california snow, commute, rare snow eventI taught courses for two weeks in the office this month that made for long days commuting over the Altamont. This week was interesting as I drove through snow on my way home one evening.

Just a few more days and we will see whether March comes in like a lamb or a lion.

Steven

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