In rec.food.cooking, Dieter Zakas > wrote:
> In article , Fifo at
> wrote on 1/20/05 18:28:
> > Some things just taste better. The fat is a minor problem with the
> > chains. The real problem is that it tastes aweful. If they ask me
> > (which they won't) they should focus on:
> >
> > - Improve the buns - why not use some better breads and more variety
> > - Thicker\bigger patties is the way to go
> > - Use higher quality meat for the burger - this stuff is horrible
> > - Fry the fries in a combination of sunflower oil and rendered pork
> > lard (yummy)
> >
> If you want some insight into the industry, I recommend reading Eric
> Schlosser's book, "Fast Food Nation," which covers the industry "from soup
> to nuts," as the saying goes.
> If you want a genuinely good burger, your best bet is to find a "non-chain"
> eatery, like a diner, and try its burger offerings. Some will vary in their
> creation of the burgers, with variable like taste, size, seasonings, etc,
> along with the quality of beef that is used. In general, though, they'll
> usually beat the chain burgers hands-down.
> Since reading the book, I've gained a whole new insight into that industry.
> It hasn't prompted me to stop eating at the likes of McDonald's, Burger
> King, or Wendy's, but the book has provided a whole new take.
> Dieter Zakas
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