BURGER BLISS: STORIES, COOKING & HAMBURGER CULTURE
Craving the best burgers? Our 3-part Big Blend radio Burger Bliss podcast series serves up sizzling stories, mouthwatering burger recipes, and delicious insights into hamburger history and culture. From juicy backyard classics and creative gourmet stacks to vegetarian favorites and international twists, this series celebrates the world of burgers. Tune in for cooking tips, foodie adventures, and tasty tales from burger lovers, chefs, and travelers across the globe.
BURGER BLISS, PART ONE: HAMBURGER HAPPY HOUR
This fun and flavorful group chat brings together food writers, world travelers, and burger lovers to swap stories, recipes, and favorite burger destinations from across America and around the globe. From traditional backyard bites to creative gourmet stacks, we explore how hamburgers connect us through nostalgia, culture, and the simple joy of sharing a meal. We also take a tasty trip around the world to sample unique international burger variations, reminisce about memorable burger moments, and admit our fast-food guilty pleasures.
Featured Guests:
– Jeffrey Spear – Food writer & author of My Life in Gluttony. Shares his Peppercorn Crusted Burgers Recipe. Website: https://spearwrites.com/
* Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/peppercorn-crusted-burgers/
– Jo Clark – Food, wine & travel writer (Have Glass Will Travel). Shares her adventures during Gwinnett Burger Week in Georgia. Website: https://haveglasswilltravel.com/
* Article: https://recipestravelculture.com/unique-gwinnett-county-near-atlanta/
* Podcast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-gwinnett-county-georgia/
– Cheryl Ogle – World traveler, travel advisor & owner of Hey Wanna Go Travel. Website: https://heywannago.com/
– Johnny Schaefer – Award-winning singer-songwriter & world traveler. Released his new single “Find a Place” on the day of this recording. Website: https://hearjohnny.com/
* Song Info: https://hearjohnny.com/epk-for-find-a-place
BURGER BLISS, PART 2: COOKING UP THE PERFECT BURGER
On this episode, we head into the kitchen (and fire up the grill!) to explore the art of cooking burgers — from creative vegetarian options to turkey, venison, and the classic all-American patty. Along the way, we dig into the joy of cooking, the importance of simplicity, cultural twists on burgers around the world, and even the future of food sustainability.
Featured Guests & Recipes:
– Angela Laws – Community Manager of www.TrustedHousesitters.com, on the quest for the perfect vegetarian burger.
– Shelley Whizin – Transformational Life Coach & author of What Do You Bring to the Table?, sharing her Turkey Meatloaf Burger Recipe:
https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/shelleys-savory-and-sweet-turkey-meatloaf-burgers/
– Chef Ivan Flowers – 5-Star Chef & Culinary Instructor, on crafting the perfect patty and his Classic American Hamburger Recipe, see:
https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/classic-american-burge
– Ryan Slough – Travel writer (Wanderers Compass) sharing tips and health benefits of cooking flavorful Venison Burgers. Website: https://www.wandererscompass.com/
BURGER BLISS, PART 3: BURGER CULTURE & PLACES
On this episode we explore burger culture from its origins to unique flavors and favorite local spots. From peanut butter “Elvis Burgers” and nostalgic drive-in cheeseburgers to gourmet creations and jalapeño bacon stacks, our guests share their tasty stories and culinary connections.
Featured Guests
– Glynn Burrows – Norfolk Tours, England. Website: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/
– Victoria Chick – Artist, World of Art Podcast. Website: https://victoriachick.com/
– Lisa Evans – Travel writer & author. Website: https://writerlisa.com/
– Beth Hilburn – Hi-Way Café, Vinita OK. Website: https://hi-waycafe.com/
– Steve & Karen Wilson – The Lion & The Rose B&B, Asheville NC. Website: https://lion-rose.com
– Tiffany Bertram – Tiffany’s B&B, Hot Springs AR. Website: https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/
MORE BURGER RECIPES FROM THE BIG BLEND ARCHIVES
– ShackBurger: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-shackburger/
– Mushroom Provolone Burger: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mushroom-provolone-burger/
– Vegetarian Italian Herb Burgers: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/viva-la-vegan-happy-hour-party-recipes/
– Ultimate Black Bean Burgers: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ultimate-black-bean-burgers/
