Their web site: http://www.buildabetterburger.com/
California Residents
Notice:Under Section 106(j), Title 4, Division 1 of the California Code of Regulations it states that no alcohol manufacturer or supplier is authorized to give "any premium, gift or goods of any sort, whether by way of sweepstakes, drawings, prizes, cross-merchandising promotions with a non-alcoholic beverage product or products or any other method if the value of the premium, gift or goods given to an individual exceeds $0.25 with respect to beer, $1.00 with respect to wine or $5.00 with respect to distilled spirits." Therefore, TFE, as an alcohol manufacturer, cannot award a California resident any prize valued at more than $1.00.
Needless to say, we think that's unfair and should point out that the contest is banning a number of extremely talented Californian cooks, chefs and foodies. We've written several letters to the contest in an attempt to persuade them to open the contest up to us, to no avail.
We should also point out the contest's sponsors: Hass Avocados, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Colavita, Weber, Treasure Cave, Johnsonville Italian, Lea & Perrins, Bic, Tabasco & Cape Cod Potato Chips.
What’s Your Burger Personality?
Answer their online quiz and find out.
My results: Your result is "Type-A-Burger"
You have a strong sense of yourself and are very confident in all you do. Your extroverted personality gives you a wide circle of friends, who admire and respect your taste in everything from fashion to food. If a friend, relative or co-workers needs a restaurant tip, you are their go-to person. You are always in-the-know on the newest restaurants to open. When it comes to entertaining, you take great pride in hosting parties at hotspots and introducing your crowd to the latest food and wine trends.
Your burger recipe is: Best of the Best Burger (below).
Your wine pairing is: Cabernet Sauvignon.
Best of the Best Burger
Ingredients:
3 pounds Kobe style ground beef
2 tablespoon roasted garlic paste
½ cup mayonnaise
4oz cream cheesesalt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 cups baby arugula, washed and dried
1 teaspoon white truffle oil
6 potato buns, brushed with butter and toasted
12 slices applewood smoked bacon, cooked until crisp
Instructions:
1) Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high
2) Gently shape the Kobe beef into 6 patties to fit the bun
3) Combine the roasted garlic paste, mayonnaise, and cream cheese in a bowl
4) Season with salt and pepper
5) Thoroughly mix and set aside
6) When the grill is ready, brush the rack with vegetable oil
7) Season the patties with salt and pepper and place on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once, until done to preference
8) Toss the arugula with truffle oil
9) To assemble the burgers, spread equal portions of the roasted garlic spread on each bun bottom, followed by a burger patty
10) Top each patty with 2 strips of bacon and a handful of arugula, add the bun tops and serve
See previous winner's recipes here: www.buildabetterburger.com/winners
