Rainy Day Comfort Food

March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb. In Georgia, March comes in like a lover's cold shoulder and goes out after good make up sex, repeatedly. Two days ago I was enjoying my day off in the 75 degree sunshine, and today I pulled on the "sheep fleece" to keep warm on the way to a Fernbank IMAX film.

On the way home from Fernbank, Nick and I decided we were hungry. A light bulb appeared above my head: burgers and fresh cut french fries warm up any cold day.



FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES
* 1 medium-sized white potato per person (1 1/2 potatoes if starvation has been reached)
* Canola or peanut oil (filling a medium saucepan 1/2 way, enough to cover potato strips)
* Sea salt

1. Wash your hands.
2. Before you start anything, warm the oil over medium-high heat.
3. Cut the fries into desired strips (about 3" in length)
4. Test the oil in the pan by dunking (or dropping) a small piece of potato in the oil. If the oil bubbles and hisses around the potato, you are ready for frying. Carefully slide the potatoes in the pan- dropping them may send hot oil flying. You will most likely be doing these in a few loads.
5. The fries are done when they have reached a lovely golden brown. Remove to a plate, and season with sea salt to taste. Snack on the first load while you cook the rest of the meal.



GREAT INDOORS HAMBURGERS
(feeds 3 hungry people)
* 1 lbs ground sirloin
* 2 cloves garlic
* salt and pepper to taste
* lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado for toppings
* desired condiments- ketchup, canola oil mayo, etc.

1. Wash your hands.
2. Warm skillet or flat pan to medium heat.
3. Combine sirloin, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
4. Form hamburger meat into first-sized balls. Flatten the meat into thin patties (*think* Steak n' Shake thin) and grill to taste.
5. Top with desired garnish and condiments, and enjoy!



*NOTE: I didn't get the chance to take a nice-looking picture of the plated food before it was eaten!