US News: March 2006 Archives
Some months back, I reported on a Scottish delicacy known as the Stonner, a 1000-calorie deep fried pork kabob so dangerous to the health of the eater that customers may not purchase more than one per week. Awestruck though I was by the culinary ingenuity on display, I confess that I felt galled to know that another nation had apparently bested my own in the field of unhealthy eating.
Well, I am proud to announce that America has retaken the lead. Even better, my native land's culinary triumph comes courtesy of baseball, our national sport.
The Gateway Grizzles-- 2003 champions of the Frontier League-- have introduced a product they are describing as America's Best Burger. Here is the description, from the press release:
The burger, which was debuted at the Grizzlies' December 10th sale, consists of a thick and juicy burger topped with sharp cheddar cheese and two slices of bacon. The burger is then placed in between each side of a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnut.
