The seasons are a changin’. I can feel spring in the air. The sun is warmer than it was a month ago but there still a chill. The “Pat and Ron Show” is back on the radio. With the longer days grilling and smoking is getting closer by the minute. I have a brand new grill that is waiting my garage for the perfect moment to grill the perfect burger. I can hear it calling to me as I sit here typing. I have grilled pork, beef, poultry, fish but I do believe that to my taste buds a proper burger is the best thing to come off of the grill. I love a good burger. I’m fortunate enough to have a source for grass fed organic Angus beef at good prices and it makes the BEST burgers. It tastes like the beef I remember as a kid growing up. Though I’ve been known to add all kinds of things to my ground beef usually it is only salt, pepper and garlic powder to my burgers.

But a great burger is more than just the meat. Cheese or no cheese? Is it necessary? Some would say it is essential. What kind of cheese? American, Swiss, Colby, Jack, Cherve, Bleu Cheese has recently been my favorite.
How about toppings? Ketchup, mustard, mayo, red chile sauce, relish… For something different try some Guacamole.

Sometimes, when I really like my family I’ve even been known to stuff my burgers with all sorts of things. Some of my favorites are Bleu Cheese, Green Chiles, Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives, Goat Cheese.

Last but not least is the bun. It is more than just the conveyance to carry the meat to your mouth. It adds not only flavor but texture. I prefer a bun that doesn’t just turn to mush. Kaiser rolls have long been a favorite. How about a fresh onion roll? Trader Joe’s has rolls that are made from soft pretzel dough. They are dynamite with my Guacamole, Chihuahua Cheese topped burger.

Let me know what you think. What are your favorite foods on the grill? Favorite toppings?