Debbie’s Daily Dose of Food for Thought
Barbecues, baseball games, and summertime fun bring hot dogs to mind.
American actor Humphrey Bogart summed up our love of the tasty treat when he said, “A hot dog at the ball park is better than a steak at the Ritz.” Here are a few things to know about hot dogs.
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History of the Hot Dog
According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, butchers of several nationalities introduced the hot dog to America. Sausages, then hot dogs were served at baseball games as early as 1893. It is estimated that Major League Baseball ballparks throughout the country will serve 22,435,400 hot dogs this season. That is five percent more than last year! To know more about the history of the hot dog, click here and if you would like to know how they are made, packaged, and delivered, visit this site.
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How Many Hot Dogs Do Americans Eat?
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, also known as “Hot Dog Season,” Americans eat seven billion hot dogs! Some of the tastiest ones you can find are Hummel Hot Dogs made nearby in New Haven by the Hummel Brothers Meat Products Company.
Hot Dog Etiquette
Yes, believe it or not, there is a list of dos and don’ts about hot dogs. Here are a few: always “dress the dog,” not the bun; don’t leave bits of your bun on your plate – eat it all; and, don’t use ketchup on your hot dog when you are over the age of 18. Mustard, relish, sauerkraut, onions, cheese and chili are okay. For fun, why not check out the complete list?
Did You Know?
Take this trivia quiz and see how savvy you are about hot dogs. I guess I only know they taste good – I got just one answer right! Visit www.hot-dog.org to learn more about hot dogs before you take the quiz. It’s a really fun site. Enjoy!
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