From the Editor, Leigh O’Connor.
Hamburgers first appeared on Australian menus in the 1950s, originally introduced by American troops stationed Down Under during World War II and have quickly become a diet staple; every café worth its reputation will have a burger on the menu as an obligatory option for those who can’t decide.
With a fast-paced lifestyle, many of us don’t have time to cook elaborate meals or even sit down for a meal, making the humble or gourmet burger the perfect choice for a satisfying lunch, dinner or anytime go-to.
This week, we ask ‘what’s between your buns, hun’ as we delve into all things burger…from the evolution of the gourmet burger to five essentials for curating the perfect burger, along with recipes to knock the top of your bun off!
If you’ve visited the Gold Coast (and who hasn’t), you’ll be familiar with Broadbeach’s iconic American diner Fat Freddy’s Beach Bar & Diner, where the legendary Big Kahuna Burger dominates the menu – a feast for the eyes and stomach.
Not only do we have the recipe for you, we chat with Head Chef Tapos Singha, who also oversees Chef-hatted Miss Moneypenny’s next door, about growing up in the tea capital of Bangladesh and how he came to our shores.
What goes best with a burger? Ice-cold beer, of course! We’ve rounded up the best places to chow down on a burger and brew, along with five food trucks to appease fast-food cravings – do you know when the first food truck was created?
Have you ever had that déja brew feeling, when you thought you drank your morning cappuccino but you hadn’t? Better latte than never…words can’t espresso how much we all rely on our daily cup of Joe and this Wednesday we can celebrate National Cappuccino Day – we’ve found five places for you to java nice day.
Wine lovers rejoice…it’s also International Tempranillo Day on Thursday, so don’t make any pour decisions, read on to find three delicious Australian drops of this Spanish vino, which is particularly food-friendly.
You’re welcome…
