Today, the hamburger is one of America’s most popular cookout food items for holidays such as Memorial Day. But how did that happen? The story of the hamburger’s rise to cookout prominence goes back to the year 1885 and to two brothers who sold food at local fairs in New York. Through a lucky turn of events, one day the brothers began selling ground beef sandwiches, and the rest is history. Listen to learn about the birth and enduring popularity of the hamburger.
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AIR DATE: 05/29/2023
