It’s a beautiful day to go Ma Kai

Anybody who has lived in Seattle for even a short period knows that it is not usually 70 degrees and sunny in October.

However, it appears that Seattleites will get a few more days of extended-play summer, and I can think of no better way to celebrate by visiting the new Marination Ma Kai.

Twelve sliders, three ways

I love sliders so when I saw Sarah Lee mini buns on sale at the grocery store, I just had to buy them. Finally, I could make my own sliders at home! Since 12 buns come in a pack, I decided to make a dozen mini burgers one night for my family.

I wanted to make a couple different versions and went with one traditional and two variations.

• I made a classic burger with ground turkey flavored with grill seasoning and topped with bacon, cheddar and white onion.
• My “Hawaiian” burger was ground sirloin with some Yoshida’s sauce mixed in with a little salt and pepper. I also added grilled pineapple and carmelized onions.
• The third type of slider I made incorporated Italian flavors. I seasoned ground turkey with oregano, salt and pepper and added in some asiago cheese. I served it with marinara sauce and fresh basil.