Well Seasoned Blog

I am super excited to finally meet Canada’s Legendary King of the Q – Ted Reader. Ted will be at Well Seasoned in Langley on Friday May 14th for a cooking class & book signing to launch his brand new cookbook;

Napoleon’s Everyday Gourmet Burgers

The book looks great – there is something in there for everyone along with some very inspirational cocktail recipes. Seating for this event is limited – we would love to see you there.
All of the details are at www.wellseasoned.ca or you can call the store for more info 604.530.1518

Ted’s quest for creating “real food for real people” has seen this high-profile culinary barbecue guru demonstrate his flair for grilling in all venues from swanky ball rooms to the Pacific Ocean to a downtown Toronto parking lot. Today, he owns more than 100 barbecues, grills and smokers in all shapes and sizes and never goes anywhere without one in the back of his truck – he is definitely our kind of guy! Known for his pyrotechnic charm and fearless culinary spirit, it’s no surprise that GQ magazine labeled him the “crazy Canuck barbecue kingpin”. The dude just loves to cook!
One of the mainstays of summer—the humble hamburger—leaps off the grill with the help of Ted Reader’s truly unique interpretations of how hamburgers can be prepared and presented. With more than 100 different burger recipes, created using the finest grills in the world, readers will learn how to make more than just plain, old hamburgers. Exciting recipes take readers on a journey to hamburger heaven with every recipe accompanied by a full-colour photo of the final product.
Tips and tricks–such as cooking on an uncovered grill and using the right meat binders, to seasoning and chilling ground meat properly prior to shaping—on how to make the most delicious of hamburgers are explained in detail, as readers transform a variety of ingredients into a fiesta of flavour. Whether cooking over gas or charcoal, Ted provides directions for making the perfect burger every time.
Whether grinding your own meat or buying from the grocery store, creating professional quality burgers without all the fuss is guaranteed. Home cooks will learn how to grill burgers that are moist and juicy every time. Ground chuck will never be the same again!