Bad news:

It is not o.k at all but unfortunately one of the most widely consumed burgers in the world contains many things to preserve it and to make it one of the most dangrous foodstuffs I know of.

This video that I found on you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYyDXH1amic

really is scarry stuff.

If you watch this video, please do pay particular attention to the ending.

There is a list at the end of the video listing all pesticides contained within this burger to ” keep it fresh ! ”

This list is taken from The Food And Drug Administrations official report on pesticide residues in American fast food. This particular fast food though is the most globally available so if you ever eat from the “golden arches” watch this.

Good news:

During the last few days I have been helping to promote a show in the Edinburgh Festival and spent a lot of time in Bristo Square. Dotted around are many places to grab fast food and most is perfectly acceptable in my mind to eat on occasion. I did try the Aberdeen Angus burgers first which were ok but if you really do need to satisfy a burger craving ” the smells do lure you at times ” I recomend Wannaburger.

The burgers are made from 95% locally sourced Aberdeen Angus and the the cheese is real!

For my dinner yesterday I chose a calorie filled bacon cheeseburger with a small vanilla milkshake.

Cost: £5

Rating : 8 out of 10

For a burger of the non veggie type I think these are the best I have ever tasted. Shakes are groovy too.

Although my tastebuds are reacting as I write this today I will be giving my stomach a heathier treat & going to Suzies Wholefood Diner in West Nicolson Street.

Wonderful smells, delicious wholesome food, relaxed friendly atmosphere, and fantastic value for money.

P.S I really should give my friend a plug. Ali Cook A Touch of Vegas. Go to You Tube and type in Ali Cook magic for a sample of what the show will be like.

He is performing every night at the Gilded Balloon in Bristo Square 9.15pm until the 25th of August.

I’m looking forward to dinner time.