"BEST DAMN CHEESEBURGER iN NEW YORK"
The PERFECT AMERICAN DINNER
The perfect American dinner. What is it you ask? Well I don't know. All I know is what I made for dinner tonight could be in the running. For 1, it's oh so very American. What is it you say? OK, I'll tell you. It's a Cheeseburger and some tasty Cremesicle Ice Cream. "What's so Special about that, " you say. Well for one, I make one of the Best Damn Cheeseburgers you'll ever eat. "It's Damn Good." So damn good ! Better than good. It's delicious. I know how to make a burger. And some Creamsicle Ice Creme? I haven't had it for years. Love it. Since childhood, way back in the 60s. "If You Know - You Know."
Anyway. I was at the cafe working on stuff (writing), and what for dinner I thought. I finished the Chili that I make my Tacos with last night, so what for tonight. "A Burger I think" ? And when I say burger, it's always a cheeseburger. "For sure." So I made my way to the supermarket to get some good ground beef. And when I say good, I mean good. Get the best you can. I walked in the store, and got a flyer (sale items). I browed it over. "Ah. Turkey Hill Ice Cream is on sale. I'll get some of that." I don't throw my money away, and always buy ice cream when it's on sale. Today is the day. I went over to the meat counter and looked over the meat. OK, Ground Angus Beef Chuck (80/20) for $7.99 a pound. I got one. A pound. All set. Now over to the ice cream. Looked over what they had, and when I saw the turkey Hill "Orange Cream Swirl" I went nuts. "Yeah." It instantly made me happy. I thought of my childhood and how much I loved this wonderful combo of lush Vanilla Ic Cream & Orange Sherbet. What a combination. "So good" !!! I had to get some. And so I did. I also got a new jar of dill pickle chips, and some New York State Cheddar to top my burger. I was all set.
I paid for the stuff and made my way home. I sliced the cheese first and set it aside. I got the BBQ Sauce, Mustard, Burger Bun, and salt and black pepper at the ready. Set my small frying pan on the stove, shaped my burger, and put a little olive oil in the pan. Threw the burger in and toasted my bun (Haha!). I seasoned the burger with salt & pepper as it was cooking. After a couple of minutes, I flipped the burger over. I seasoned the other side, and let the burger continue cooking. After a couple minutes, it was done.
I placed the Cheddar Cheese on the bottom bun and set the burger on top. Then I put a bit of Dijon Mustard on top of the burger, and on top of the mustard I put some BBQ Sauce. Put on 3 dill pickle chips, and topped it with the top bun, and I was ready to go. Ready to eat one of the best burgers in town. I kid you not. "If I must say so myself, I make one of the Best Damn Burgers in Town!" That's a fact. I bit in. "Yumm. So good." I told you. I ate the burger (cheeseburger) as slowly as I could. Didn't want to rush a good thing. Well I finished it. I enjoyed it, and I didn't get ripped off, paying maybe $24 for a burger, plus tip and tax, and you probably have a drink, so by the time you're done, you might have spent $60 or more for a burger and one drink. "Not me!" My burgers are better than practically and place in New York, so why throw my money away.
Now, on to dessert. Yes my Orange & Vanilla Creamsicle. "OMG?" The temperature and texture were just right, being outside of the freezer for about 40 minutes. I got my bowl and tablespoon and I dug in. Again, "Oh My God" ? So Good !!! Just like when I was a child in the 60s. I could not have asked for more.
And so, one of the Best Damn Dinners in all of New York City. Maybe not? I know many might not agree. But then, on the other hand, there's probably million people or more, just in New York City who would agree. And that's good enough for me.
Basta !
Daniel Bellino Zwicke
GOOD HUMOR'S "CREAMSICLE"
VANILLA ICE CREAM with ORANGE SHERBET
"So DAMN GOOD" !!!
"This is WHAT I HAD TONIGHT"
TURKEY HILL "ORANGE CREAM SWIRL"
LOVE IT !!!!
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