 While you're frying up some eggs and bacon, we're cooking up something else: a way to celebrate today's food holiday. September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day. Ah the cheeseburger. It's as American as, well, American cheese. But that’s as far as the patty’s origin gets narrowed down. Various eating establishments (mostly in California) claim to have invented the cheeseburger. The Pasadena Sun did due diligence in investigating the burger’s background and while it heavily leans toward one over the other, it’s left undecided. More on the great cheeseburger controversy and a bit of hamburger history Whatever the history, the cheeseburger has cemented its place at the American table. Chefs across the country have jumped on the meat wagon, coming up with ideas like Kobe, lobster and brie burgers, or burgers laden with Swiss cheese foam, seared foie gras and Coca-Cola ketchup. More outrageous burgers from around the country Sound a tad fancy? We've got some advice for cooking up amazing burgers at home, from backyard basic to late-night lunacy - Advice from a backyard expert: Best. Burgers. Ever. Here's what to drink with that cheeseburger (and a few extra suggestions for Chardonnay fans) Video via KQDS |
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http://articles.latimes.com/2009/oct/31/business/fi-feed31
FDA urged to ban feeding of chicken feces to cattle
Food and consumer groups say the practice increases the risk of cattle becoming infected with mad cow disease. A beef industry trade group say a ban isn't needed.
October 31, 2009|Jerry Hirsch
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A fight is brewing over the practice of feeding chicken feces and other poultry farm waste to cattle.
A coalition of food and consumer groups that includes Consumers Union and the Center for Science in the Public Interest has asked the Food and Drug Administration to ban the practice. McDonald's Corp., the nation's largest restaurant user of beef, also wants the FDA to prohibit the feeding of so-called poultry litter to cattle.
Members of the coalition are threatening to file a lawsuit or to push for federal legislation establishing such a ban if the FDA doesn't act to do so in the coming months.
Farmers feed 1 million to 2 million tons of poultry litter to their cattle annually, according to FDA estimates.
You are such a Buzz-Kill
The Beach Boy Favorite at Hut's in Austin. Monterrey Jack, grilled bell pepper and pineapple with mayo.
Just in time for homegrown tomatoes!
If we, the American people can celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, lettuce not concern ourselves with the national obesity rate!
Oh yeah...hitting up some In-n-Out for lunch near LAX and then a Simzy's Burger for dinner at Simzy's in Manhattan Beach!!!
buy me a cheesburger today and i'll gladly pay you thursday
National Cheeseburger Day?
Please!
American tastes are so undeveloped.
Uhhhh...oh ok...you know this is for fun right? It's o.k. to enjoy a burger you know. Do you tell an Irish man that he has no taste cuz he likes a Reuben sandwhich?? Of an Italian cuz he wants a meatball sub?? Or a Frenchman that he has no class because of his French Dip Sandwich?? Geez!!!
Cheesburger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, bacon, avocado, pineapple... served with a Mai Tai at Cheesbrugers' in Paradise in Key West is the way to go. Dag! Those prices at Louis'lunch are outrageously high! Two freaking dollars for a bag of potato chips? Are you kidding?
Used to love hamburger henrys in long beach.
Here is the undisputed truth about the history of the burger! Eat and enjoy!
http://www.louislunch.com/history.php
I think today is also national obesity day... oh wait, that's every day.
I find it ironic that the link for this article is right next to the link for obesity related health problems. On that note – gimme a Double-Double, and a chocolate shake, please.
National Czburger day? Really? Dinner at Sonic I guess.
So I can haz cheeseburger?
Yes, little Lolcat.
Only in America
If you think about it and use wholesome products: Lean meat, cheese, whole wheat bun, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles. You have a full meal with a serving of meat, veggies, whole wheat, dairy all rolled into one nice tasty sandwich!
You can find them at McDonald.
True, it could be made into pretty nutritious meal. Unfortunately, our nutrition education in this country is horrible. If we had a better knowledge of nutrition, we today would be national avocado day or national spirulina day. Hahaha even the system that auto checks spelling doesn't acknowledge spirulina as a word. AHHHH!!! We are so lost in this nation!
I just don't understand putting French cheese on an American Classic.
Simply barbaric! It must be Cheddar, Swiss or Provolone!
Teabaggers usually put their cheeseburgers in a blender first. It makes chewing with only one tooth alot easier.
Along with a little Maddog 20/20! LOL!
Dicks in Seattle are good.
I'm sure so folks think they are.
All I can think about now is the cheeseburger! I'm on a strick diet. I love my soyburger as my meat substitute. Hey, think of being overweight as your wealth is around you waist and not in your bank. Maybe that will encurage more dieting. I can take care of the obeasity around the world with four words – "eat less, move more" I'm out of here! Hurray for Burger day!!
I have a tube of hamburger waiting in my freezer, but I think that'll go into a cottage pie later this week. The cheddar in my fridge is waiting to be part of a mac and cheese. Cheeseburgers are fine and all, but they're not something I make often at home.
Going to 5 Guys to celebrate tonight!
Sounds like something, Congress would fight about!, ahh, Give them another raise for there acomplishments....NOTHING!!!
Go to NYC, maybe the mayor will limit the burgers you can buy too, IDIOTS!
Ssssssssh don't give Chairman Bloomberg any ideas!
Maybe instead of regulating people, he should try educating people. It is a wonderful concept isn't it?
He did educate people to the problems with smoking in bars/restaurants, cooking in transfats, placing caloric information on menus. All of which have been adopted by other cities. He did try to simply inform people about serving sizes for beverages and food, but people preferred to listen to lobbyists and other liars who want to take your money. It's not "freedom of choice" when you are being conned by the food and bev industry.
The best hamburger is at Abe's in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Just ask Robert Plant...
What better way to celebrate National Burger Day than buying an Obama "Fired up, ready to grill!" apron from the Obama store? Not only does it have pockets, the proceeds go to making sure Mittens Romney never has a chance to get revenge on the 47% he hates so much!
Jump off a cliff.
You can't handle the truth?
Too late... we were already pushed off a cliff, by the GWBush/Cheney administration.
Yes, and Sep 19 is national plugged coronary artery day!
That comes from the fires and the soda's, not the burger.
Shows what you know about health. Plugged arteries come from cholesterol (i.e. meat) not from sugars.
OC Weekly did a great series on Orange County, California burger joints called Game of Burgers. If you're in SoCal, I highly recommend looking it up.
I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a cheese burger today
I do believe Wimpy only ate "hamburgers", no cheese!
get fat or die trying
Burgers do not make one fat, the fries bun and sodas do.
Actually excess calories make you fat. Americans tend to get fat on carbs because the highly processed foods tend to be high carb low fat.
Also because we spend too much of our time reading these articles and making comments on other people's comments (ouch)!
At least our government is doing something. But isn't this article right next to the one about the obesity epidemic and the health care costs associated with it? Let's debate what to do about health care while we celebrate cheeseburger day. Makes a lot of sense.
I have great health care coverage so hand me the cheeseburger.
If your health is so far gone you can't enjoy the occasional cheeseburger, you may want to re-evaluate how much life is worth living burger-less.
It isn't the burger, it's the grains. Do some research.
Get a life if you did'nt eat 4 of them a day you wouldnt have any issues at all- maybe we could get mayor bloomberg t outlaw them to pretty soon the only music you will be listening to is the International
A teabagger's idea of a big date is to take his cousin out for a cheesburger. Then they go back to his trailer where they drink some Everclear. Then he boinks her.
Meanwhile you spend your free time with your left hand.
MUCH rather be with EITHER hand than incest...besides since you're so primal, I'm sure you use whatever means necessary.
Sounds more like the OWS morons.
Thats why Americans are the most obese country in the world....Its funny because you're all fat lol.
Enjoy your tea and crumpets, ma'am.
And you know all of us in the US? Not everyone is fat. Like not every Canadian has your "finesse".
What a stupid reply. Don't be bitter just because you aren't a US citizen.
He can't help it. McDonalds bought all the Canadian Bacon for their Egg McMuffins. Now they have to eat their flapjacks with sausages.
LMAO just another stupid Cornadian, most useless country on the planet.
Olympics medal count Fat Americans 104, not as fat Canadians 18. Not seeing a big problem here.
Yes, Kyle. I am fat. But I have had 2 kids and am currently going through my second round of Brain Cancer. Steroids do mean things to a body. But they are better than the headaches they prevent.
they are banned in NYC!
Eatocracy,
Could you have found an uglier cheeseburger to show? I know stock photography is out there in force, but this thing looks nothing like a cheeseburger served anywhere in the world, except to the lame-o photog that shot it, so you could buy it for five bucks or get it royalty free.
How about a little quality in your imagery, (as well as in the writing, generally speaking on all CNN pages, grammar & typo's are everywhere, and on a daily basis) Do you guys have editors? That went to college? That graduated with passing grades?
The cheeseburger picture is dark too. REALLY dark. TOO dark. You know you can brighten those photos up if you want.That is, if you want any quality control in your articles, oh but wait a minute this is CNN. So I guess I'm off base here. Sorry.
There is this obscure program called PHOTOSHOP, you might have heard of it, it has been out for a few years now. Buy a copy and put it to good use. Duh.
I went to the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, and majored in commercial photography through the journalism school. Maybe you could take some classes online. Good luck with that.
And besides there is nothing wrong with a cheeseburger if you use very lean meat, easy on the cheese or use a healthier cheese than American processed, no bacon, lots of veggies ( unlike the photo you show ) and on a good multigrain bun. Then tomorrow you eat chicken or some other non beef meal, again with lots of veggies.
That is good food, and good for you.
The dumbing down of America continues, thanks for helping out.
Looks good to me and your version of a cheeseburger makes me want to punch a hippie.
Haha your comment made me actually lol. It truly is an awkward looking cheeseburger! What's with the huge disproportionate buns?!
Those are Michelle buns.
I'm making Krispy Kreme cheeseburgers to celebrate tonight. Cut the donut in half, throw on grill for 15 seconds, then flip and grill for 15 more. Take one half with the sticky side up and place your patty with cheese, bacon and green onion on it. Put the other half of donut on top sticky side down, take a bite then slap your grandma.
At the Big E in Massachusetts Their Big E burger uses a big old glazed doughnut, too. Only they serve theirs glazed side out.
Events like this frequently have commerical sponsors. From a journalistic point of view this article would be much more complete with even only a brief note regarding who is financially behind this obvious sales promotion effort. Was the writer taken out to lunch? As news it is total fark.
A double cheeseburger in each hand is a balanced meal.
Had this been better advertised, perhaps the restaurants could have made an extra dollar or two off today. As for myself, there is nothing quite so satisfying as a well made cheeseburger, with real cheese and real meat, even if it has more than the necessary number of calories. Accompanied with a side of fries and/or onion rings made with real ingredients and the real beverage of your choice, perhaps even a milkshake for dessert, the cheeseburger could put the consumer at peace with the world, even if only for a moment. I'll likely have to settle for Burger King.
Obama has made the average american a lazy pile of trash democrat.
America is not yet beyond redemption, EMBRACE THE LOVE OF GOD and vote for MITT ROMNEY!
Our god lives on Kolob! Embraaaaaace him! Embraaaaaaace him!
Just what we need, some Jesus freak commenting on National Cheeseburger day. You people are hypocrites, you only care about people if they agree with you.
Go home an pray real hard for the Rapture, hopefully it will come real soon for you and the rest of you so called Christians.......
God is ashamed of all of you!
Fat Americans are fat.
you sound very intelligent
What do you call Samoans then?
It depends. If you want your teeth to remain in place, call one of them Sir. If you do not care about the placement of your teeth or the shape of your face, call one of them Fatso.
Well gosh, I sure would hope so. If fat Americans were in fact NOT fat, we would be living
in some sort of distorted parallel universe where a paradox like a fat nonfat person might exist!!! Yikes!!
article about the invention of the cheeseburger in Louisville, KY
http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Dest-United_States-Kentucky-Louisville/trvl-review-3A17-294752E-39318BC7-prod5?sb=1
Oh, you poor benighted individual. True burger aficionados know the Burger originated at Louis' Lunch in New Haven, CT!
We're talking about CHEESEburgers, not HAMburgers here.
And in Sacramento we are celebrating it with the Sac Burger Battle tonight!!! Yippee! sacburgerbattle.com
Ha ha you said 'Sac'
first cheeseburger invented in CCCP by Comrade Lenin
I thought everyday was...
Whitey's Jolly Cone in West Sacramento......my favorite cheeseburger. You can also get a shake made with whatever fresh fruit is season.....awesome!
Not a chain, so there's only one of them and boy did I miss it since I moved back to the East Coast.
Birthplace of cheeseburgers is Denver, we have a plaque to prove it.
Here's the story of the invention of the cheese burger in Denver!:
On March 5, 1935, Louis Ballast filed an official Food Trademark for the term "cheeseburger” – an invention he created at his Humpty Dumpty Barrel Drive-In. But Ballast did not succeed in trade marking (the family never protected the trademark) and restaurants everywhere were soon serving up cheeseburgers. Ballast hung a sign in the Humpty Dumpty proclaiming it "Home of the Original Cheeseburger". Decades later, the home of the original cheeseburger became a club that burned to ashes by fire in 1976.
How about National Vegan Burger Day, we all might live longer and enjoy more celebration for years to come.
While I don't agree with Vegans, I don't wish to turn them into burgers.
mmmmmmmmmmmmm Soylent Green mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
If you eat a burger chances are you are eating Soylent Pink as in Pink Slime, beef with ammonia, yum mmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmm connective tissue mmmmmmmmmmmmm
Still has the ingredients that gave humans our brain power. In the evolutionary world, animals become meat-eaters because it is the only way to provide enough energy to the brain to function. Which the logical conclusion would mean that anyone vegan is dumber than anyone eating meat. Research it.
Go get your own day and thread then you can post there. Today, it's CHEESEBURGERS, glorious, glorious cheeseburgers! :)
You're not the boss of me. Enjoy your triple bypass.
You do know many vegans have heart attacks too right?
Look another preachy Vegan. Does a soap box come with the lifestyle??
The difference is, we die happy, and your extra years are the ones where you are in diapers and drooling.
My Grand pop smoked like a train drank like a fish and ate red meat most everyday and lived to 93. Stop being such a
P U S S Y and have a burger and a beer.
It's a vegan's job to make be condescending everyone else miserable. It's not enough for them to go quietly about their lives and leave the rest of us alone.
Why do Vegans try to make their food look like meat products? it makes no sense. I have tried the "veggie burgers" and they are TERRIBLE. Was nothing like the 100% beef counterparts. I will be chowing down on a CheeseBurger in about 1 hour for lunch.
Sorry, vegans are not as healthy as people who eat paleo. Undeniable fact.
Vegans claim to live longer but it didn't help Linda McCartney, Steve Jobs or Michael Clarke Duncan. ALL DIED BEFORE THEIR TIME AND GUESS WHAT THEY ALSO HAD IN COMMON.
The cheeseburger was invented at Kaelin's restaurant in Louisville, KY.
I don't really think food can be invented. It was already there. Maybe created would be a better word. And you are certain that, in this huge world of eaters, that the VERY FIRST person to put cheese on a burger did so at Kaelin's in Louisville, KY? How could you possibly know that?
I CAN haz cheezburger today!
I'm sure it took the people at Louis' Lunch more than a quarter century to come up with the idea of adding cheese.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm In-N-Out Double-Double mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Classy CNN! Just classy! You've got a picture of hamburger on your homepage and just below it a bionic cockroach. "A golden mind stoops not to shows of dross." CNN is showing us dross.
Your post is dross.
And to the left of the picture of the cheeseburger is an article about increasing obesity and health costs. I'll bet we can turn this into a various on Bingo.
And above that is a picture of a nascar driver grabbing the tush of his rival's wife–how classy. Anything for a click, I guess.
Eat mor chikun
A cheeseburger isn't bad for you. Multiple cheeseburgers with bacon, bucket of fries and biggie soda is. A local place makes great burgers as their tuesday special and I'm looking forward to my local grown, local made harvest burger tonight. No side, just a local craft beer.
Stop being so reasonable, the food extremists won't like it!
hey emily, i would love to know what kind of research you did. did you leave california? Louis' Lunch in Hartford CT has been serving burgers since 1900! that is 24 years before your choice of "the rite spot" just another instance of someone posting something on the internet as fact when it isn't even close to being a fact. wish i could do that with my day to day life!
She's talking about CHEESEburgers not just regular burgers...Maybe you should take your own advice
What John said. We explore the Louis Lunch burger history here: http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2011/07/04/as-american-as-apple-pie/ but we're just talking the cheesy variety here.
Actually, Louis' is in New Haven. I know, I'm nitpicking, but c'mon, it's Connecticut. We might not get mentioned by anyone anywhere for another six months.
jersutton- speaking of posting something on the internet as fact when it isn't.... Louis' Lunch is on Crown St, in New Haven not Hartford
But it's Taco Tuesday ;)
did our government really vote this into a national holiday? unsurpassed inanity.
Maybe you should do some research before you believe claims -> http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/September/cheeseburgerday.htm
Seems like this day is just the day chosen by the beef industry to sell more burgers. It has very been officially declared by the US government as a recognized day
Buddy, your threshold for "insanity" is insanely low. Now, the government voting to recognize mayo on cheeseburgers, THAT would be insane!
Beef burger with pepper jack, basil mayo, and topped with a fried egg. The food of kings.
(Limit one per month, some arter-ary restrictions do apply.)
graham –
Definition for inanity:
total lack of meaning or ideas.
Just had a burger,tastes great
If I were Bristol Palin I'd drive over to the nearest stockyard and get in line with the rest of the cattle.
Fat Americans!
Yep! That's right! We can AFFORD to eat all we want to, and our quality of life is SO much better than everywhere else on the planet. I'm sorry Deadlift lives in a rat hole, and is so skinney because he can't afford to eat. HA!
as in cow?
Speak for yourself GO ELEANOR. I'm not overweight, though I do enjoy the luxury of having a variety of food to chose from.
Deadlift is making a good, but brief point. However, other countries also celebrate food and beer (*cough* Oktoberfest anyone?). So the luxury isn't just in American it's across the world in several countries. Unfortunately not all of them.
Theres nothing respectable about being fat!
"If sack and sugar be a fault then God help the wicked!
If to be old and merry be a sin then many an old host I know is damned!
If to be fat be to be hated, then Pharaoh's lean kine are to be loved.
Then good my lord, banish Peto, banish Bardolph, banish Poins
But for sweet Jack Falstaff, kind Jack Falstaff, true Jack Falstaff
Valiant Jack Falstaff, and therefore more vailant being as he is old
Banish not him thy Harry's company, banish not him thy Harry's company
Banish plump Jack and banish all the world!"
Actually, GO ELEANOR, if you actually left the country, you'd see that our quality of life is NOT better than everywhere else on the planet. Sorry.
We're not fat, we're well-marbled.
LOL this "Fat American" would kick your behind back to whatever Country you were spawned in.
6 foot 5 inches tall weighing in at 211 lbs. Take your Anti-American comments somewhere that is appreciated: Perhaps at the Whitehouse?
Mess with the cow, you'll get the methane.
Only 33% :)