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Bigger and bigger burgers can’t replace classics

John Carver

May. 21, 2021 3:14 pm

A recent Gazette pictured a hamburger the giant from “Jack and the Beanstalk" couldn't get his mouth around. This contest of who can slam more ingredients into a hamburger bun has gone off the chart. Not to mention a calorie count that weighs more than the burger.

There were the old days when a burger was a burger. Erma’s joint in Decorah was one of our favorites. An “Erma Burger” would feature the traditional pickles, onions, and cheese toppings. A fried egg on the top was the custom job. And this would all fit into your mouth. It hasn’t gotten any better than that.

John Carver

Decorah

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