This sandwich is made with a half-pound of black Angus beef, American cheese, creamy burger sauce, lettuce and tomato and all served on an artisan baguette.

This week’s installment of Independent Thoughts might be better named Random Thoughts, namely some unrelated news items gleaned from the always interesting wide world of meat.

The word “passion” is overused. Passion is more than a romantic lifestyle or down-home values.