In search of the perfect burger

I am a proud Canadian.  Canadians are happy people; peacekeepers and good samaritans.  We are often mistaken for Americans so, a true Canadian wears a Maple leaf, somewhere on their person, at all times (yours truly not included).  But there are some similarities: 

- more or less, we share the same historic background - although we stayed on the Queen's side
- we love big things - big houses, big cars, big gardens...
- we love Barbecues

More specifically, we love burgers.  Aaahhh burgers!  the symbol of long indian summers... memories or all day/all night parties, the origin of fast food...  Yes, burgers are a wonderful thing, but so few people do it well.

Meat quality is key.  Then the seasonings, the bread, and lastly, the condiments. 

After 3 years in Madrid - a city that has a huge American contingency (but very few Canadians), I have only found one place that makes decent Burgers - this place is The House of Blues in SanSebastian de los Reyes - an industrial suburb of Madrid.  Their burgers are big, juicy and offer all of the usual North American condiments.

If you are looking for a good, simple burger recipe... check out The Perfect Burger in my Recipe section.