This past Monday was the final day of work for the enormous plaster restoration project that began back on June 11, 2014. Philip Lamachio of Estate Plaster, Inc., and his team members David and Richie Mearns, have absolutely and completely transformed this house over these last five months, and the results are just fantastic. Every wall and ceiling in the original part of the house (with the exception of the wallpapered walls of the north parlour) were tackled by these guys, and the rooms and hallways really are remarkable now.
After having them in the house almost daily for five months, the end of this project was understandably bittersweet. It was a pleasure having them here. And since I'd promised to give them a chance to try the signature burger meal of the Roediger House, peanut butter bacon burgers, that's what I whipped up for our lunch Monday.
Unfortunately, the bacon I had on hand was maple, and the taste was way too pronounced and really overshadowed these. I think the guys were generally unimpressed with this funky meal anyway, a bit overwhelmed by the thick slather of peanut butter, and generally taken aback that I'd do all these crazy things to a perfectly good burger. I was sorry it did not make a more favorable impression on them, but I guess we've had enough decent meals over the last several months to make up for it.
Late Monday afternoon, Richie and David put the final strokes on the wall of my study, bringing to a happy conclusion their successful labors on this great old house:
A review of key points about peanut butter bacon burgers:
- Inspired by Yo Mama's in the French Quarter of New Orleans
- First Made: Meal No. 180
- Last Made: Meal No. 1099
- Homemade Peanut Butter
- Fresh-Ground Beef from boneless beef short ribs and top sirloin
- Homemade Classic Burger Sauce (recipe below)
- Labeled Finished Burger: Guide to Meal No. 234
- Some guidance, inspiration, and tips are based on Cook's Illustrated, No. 93 (July/August 2008), p. 10.
Classic Burger Sauce
from Cook's Illustrated, July-August 2008, p. 11.
4 T mayonnaise
2 T ketchup
1 tsp sweet pickle relish
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
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