[Photograph: Meredith Smith]

Still need a Halloween costume idea? You can do what Burger Lab writer Kenji did two years ago and dress up as a Burger King. The story: "I needed a costume. I had an orange shirt, I bought some felt and a crown... that's it." Easy peasy. (Or you can check out these other burger and food-related costume ideas.)

About the author: Robyn Lee is the editor of A Hamburger Today and takes many of the photos for Serious Eats. She'll also doodle cute stuff when necessary. Read more from Robyn at her personal food blog, The Girl Who Ate Everything.