Bacon and Blue Burgers

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks again to Rosemary Zwick of Cape Town, South Africa for this
one about what happens when East meets West... or Wes.

When I introduced my friend Wes to the proprietor of my favorite
Chinese restaurant, the owner greeted him enthusiastically, saying,
"Welcome, West." Wes shook his hand and smiled despite the
mispronounced name. All through the meal, the proprietor checked to
make sure "West" was pleased. Finally, Wes corrected him, "It's Wes,
not West."

"West, not West?" asked the confused man.

Wes smiled patiently and nodded. "Yes," he said, "Wes, no "T"."

"Ah," said the proprietor and walked away with our teapot.

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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If you agree with me that blue cheese makes just about anything taste
better and that crispy bacon belongs to the candy food group, you'll
love these stuffed burgers.

Bacon and Blue Burgers

1-1 1/2 lbs (450-675 g) ground beef, preferably chuck
2 Tbs (30 ml) Worcestershire or soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2-3 strips bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1 cup (250 ml) crumbled blue cheese

Mix the meat with the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and form
into 8 or 12 patties. Combine the bacon and blue cheese and divide
between half the patties. Place the remaining patties on top and
press the edges to seal. Grill over hot coals, pan-fry, or broil until
cooked through, turning once halfway through cooking. Serves 4
to 6.
Received on Thu Apr 7 05:50:25 2005