burger time

by michelletranny

I just got off the phone with my old man who mentioned that my dear friend Max who recently passed through Oaktown on his way to Eugene, OR raved to his mom (who frequents the same country club as my mom) that I made him the best burger he’s ever had. He told me that too, to my face, but I wasn’t sure if he was being serious. I’m still not sure, but I appreciate the good word of mouth. People have told me that my burger patties bear a close resemblance to meatloaf. Perhaps that is why they are so tasty — because I make em chock-full of all kinds of shit. I’ve made these burgers for many a bbq to many a warm reception. I just combine the 80/20 ground beef from TJ’s with plenty of s&p, a minced shallot, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley and chives, an egg or two, bread crumbs (to counterbalance the wetness from the egg) and maybe some garlic powder.

I can handle that meat:

Even as a mushroom head I guess I was pretty pro.

Max says he thinks the eggs must be the secret!



I’m loving the raw meat close-ups!

Here’s some more bbq food porn from Memorial Day just for the heck of it.


Caro made her infamous potato salad with french beans and carmelized onions (and a tasty green salad as well). Jane, who to our great pleasure has been dappling in desserts lately, made her amazing lime pie that I believe comes from the Dona Tomas cookbook. If Kat had been there, she would have most likely baked some bread (soda or olive or otherwise). I’m glad we’ve all found our bbq niche.