A BURGER TO BELIEVE IN by Chris Kronner with Paolo Lucchesi
A succulent celebration of obsession, invention, and the humble patty. In A Burger to Believe In, Chris Kronner — gamely assisted by food writer Paolo Lucchesi — takes readers on a rollicking, mouthwatering expedition through America’s most persuasive comfort food: the burger. Equal parts memoir, culinary detective story, and practical lab notes from the grill, this book is for anyone who thinks a great burger can change your day (or your life).
What’s inside:
Personal tales of late-night cravings, roadside epiphanies, and the burger joints that shaped a life.
A playful but rigorous look at what makes a burger sing: meat-to-fat ratios, grind size, seasoning secrets, bun theology, and the science of sear.
Profiles of the characters behind iconic burgers — chefs, diner cooks, backyard innovators — told with affection, curiosity, and the occasional irreverent aside.
Recipes and technique drills for recreating classic and unexpected burgers at home, from smash to stacked, with adaptable tips for every kitchen and appetite.
Illustrated how-tos and troubleshooting notes so you don’t doom your patties to dryness or soggy-bun ignominy.
Tone: witty, approachable, and occasionally conspiratorial — like getting burger wisdom from a friend who keeps secret spice blends in their sock drawer. Smart enough for serious cooks, playful enough for late-night snackers, and irresistible to anyone who believes a great burger is a form of small, joyous salvation.
For readers who love food writing with personality, hands-on guidance, and the persistent conviction that the perfect burger is always worth chasing.
A BURGER TO BELIEVE IN by Chris Kronner with Paolo Lucchesi
A succulent celebration of obsession, invention, and the humble patty. In A Burger to Believe In, Chris Kronner — gamely assisted by food writer Paolo Lucchesi — takes readers on a rollicking, mouthwatering expedition through America’s most persuasive comfort food: the burger. Equal parts memoir, culinary detective story, and practical lab notes from the grill, this book is for anyone who thinks a great burger can change your day (or your life).
What’s inside:
Personal tales of late-night cravings, roadside epiphanies, and the burger joints that shaped a life.
A playful but rigorous look at what makes a burger sing: meat-to-fat ratios, grind size, seasoning secrets, bun theology, and the science of sear.
Profiles of the characters behind iconic burgers — chefs, diner cooks, backyard innovators — told with affection, curiosity, and the occasional irreverent aside.
Recipes and technique drills for recreating classic and unexpected burgers at home, from smash to stacked, with adaptable tips for every kitchen and appetite.
Illustrated how-tos and troubleshooting notes so you don’t doom your patties to dryness or soggy-bun ignominy.
Tone: witty, approachable, and occasionally conspiratorial — like getting burger wisdom from a friend who keeps secret spice blends in their sock drawer. Smart enough for serious cooks, playful enough for late-night snackers, and irresistible to anyone who believes a great burger is a form of small, joyous salvation.
For readers who love food writing with personality, hands-on guidance, and the persistent conviction that the perfect burger is always worth chasing.
