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Hot dogs in Baja sur

JESSE - 1-19-2010 at 04:27 PM

Yuck...............!!!!!!

There, i got it out of my system. :lol:

fishbuck - 1-19-2010 at 04:29 PM

I thought that was a native dish there in La Paz. So many hotdog carts. :lol:

[Edited on 1-19-2010 by fishbuck]

JESSE - 1-19-2010 at 04:32 PM

Turkey sausage, sweet bun, ton of cheap mayo-cream. disgusting!!

Yuck is right!

CP - 1-19-2010 at 04:45 PM

Before moving to BCS from CA some years ago, I had always seen hot-dogs stands in the towns and lots of packaged hot dogs in the tiendas while we were vacationing and I did not think that was gonna be a problem getting the occasional well enjoyed hot dog. After moving here discovered we could only get poultry-dogs. Many different packages and they are all chicken or turkey. Yuck is right. We manage through it once in a while with homemade buns and lots of toppings but I always liked a pure dog too. Can't palate it with these.
Once I found Hebrew National dogs in CCC but have not seen them since.
I am probably better off for that. But at least they still carry FJ Liverswurst.(-:

Russ - 1-19-2010 at 04:48 PM

Bite your tongue!
onions, chile, katsup, fake cheese, mustard....Yes! BACON!!!!!

Hot dog.jpg - 45kB

Bajahowodd - 1-19-2010 at 04:49 PM

Never tried Jodie Maroni sausages in Venice?

JESSE - 1-19-2010 at 04:49 PM

Oh the horror!!!!!

JESSE - 1-19-2010 at 04:54 PM

Carne asada and pastor tacos are just as bad. Before you start, only someone whos been to Yaqui or el Frances up north, knows what i am talking about.

vacaenbaja - 1-19-2010 at 04:57 PM

Reminds me of a time when it was night time and we had stopped in Villa Insurgentes to get a bite to eat as it would be late by the time we reached Loreto. There were lots of people watching some type of game and a lot of the restaurants were closed. No problem I thought we will just have some tacos. We must have pulled up to half a dozen little carts. ALL of them sold
nothing but bacon wrapped hot dogs. At the last one I finally asked is there anywhere here where
I could get a taco? I was directed to a place
on the outskirts of town that had a clean well lighted little stand well
away from the general populace. That was strange. Good tacos though.
I think the stand was by what during the daytime would be a open air
market or swapmeet juding by the setups nearby. Only in Mexico

Bajahowodd - 1-19-2010 at 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by JESSE
Oh the horror!!!!!

This, from the chef who uses chicharrones in his his recipes?

JESSE - 1-19-2010 at 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by JESSE
Oh the horror!!!!!

This, from the chef who uses chicharrones in his his recipes?

Whats wrong with chicharrones?

Bajahowodd - 1-19-2010 at 05:07 PM

What's wrong with hot dogs? :biggrin:

Amigo, I must confess that I do not eat them. I find them to be offensive. However, I also do not eat pork rinds. For the same reason.

JESSE - 1-19-2010 at 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
What's wrong with hot dogs? :biggrin:

Amigo, I must confess that I do not eat them. I find them to be offensive. However, I also do not eat pork rinds. For the same reason.

Obviously you don't know that chicharrones are on the menu, of some of the best restaurants in the world.

I have yet to see a Hot dog.

But anyways, that's not the point. I love Hotdogs, i just don't care for the ones down here.

rts551 - 1-19-2010 at 05:11 PM

30 yars ago there was no such thing in our town. now we have a couple of two hour night stands. Yuck

Bajahowodd - 1-19-2010 at 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
What's wrong with hot dogs? :biggrin:

Amigo, I must confess that I do not eat them. I find them to be offensive. However, I also do not eat pork rinds. For the same reason.

Way before your time, and a continent away, I grew up in New York. There were two incredible, but distinctly different hot dogs that I did eat. The first was the Nathan's Famous from Coney Island. I wouldn't hold my breath about the namesakes sold today being anywhere close to what they were. The second were Sabrett; the one's sold from the carts all over town. They sat in tepid water for hours. I cannot say ehy, but even given that ignoble cooking, when laid on a bun with sauerkraut and hot pepper, were to die for.

http://www.sabrett.com/

[Edited on 1-20-2010 by Bajahowodd]

Oso - 1-19-2010 at 05:28 PM

I don't mind the bacon wrapped ones so much because the prominent taste is the bacon. Of course I prefer Hebrew National but somehow I think wrapping those in bacon would be... well, not exactly Kosher, :lol:

Funny, but before Baja when I lived in the D.F., I never saw a hot dog prepared whole or on a bun. They were always split lengthwise and served on a telera. My wife fries them up that way now.

Old, old joke: Two mojados make it to the states. After days crossing the desert they are starving. They come to a small town and spot a hot dog stand. Unsure of what it is but smelling food, one pulls out a pocket English-Spanish dictionary and is shocked at what he sees.

"Dios mio, these gringos eat dog!"

"I don't care, I'm dying of hunger."

They buy two dogs and one very carefully opens his bun, looks inside and nudges the other with his elbow.

"What part did you get?"

Pescador - 1-19-2010 at 05:32 PM

The Chuyita in Santa Rosalia is world famous for their hot dogs and we get plumb unfriendly when someone speaks negatively about our claim to fame so Jesse is treading on thin ice here. Actually I have had friends come down and I take them fishing for "World Class Yellowtail Fishing", and what do they remember, the trip to town and getting hot dogs at Chuyita. Go figure.

lizard lips - 1-19-2010 at 05:43 PM

I was with a cop friend in Cd. Juarez working a few years ago and he stopped at a HD stand and invited me for one. He said the dogs were the best anywhere.

I was violently ill for four days. NEVER AGAIN..... The cop had to visit me at the hotel and bring me water and Pepto. I wanted to DIE.

CaboRon - 1-19-2010 at 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by JESSE

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
What's wrong with hot dogs? :biggrin:

Amigo, I must confess that I do not eat them. I find them to be offensive. However, I also do not eat pork rinds. For the same reason.

For many years my first stop in New York City was for a hot dog cart with Sabrett's ..... just awesome :wow:

mulegejim - 1-19-2010 at 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
What's wrong with hot dogs? :biggrin:

Amigo, I must confess that I do not eat them. I find them to be offensive. However, I also do not eat pork rinds. For the same reason.

What a loss!!

JESSE - 1-19-2010 at 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by Pescador
The Chuyita in Santa Rosalia is world famous for their hot dogs and we get plumb unfriendly when someone speaks negatively about our claim to fame so Jesse is treading on thin ice here. Actually I have had friends come down and I take them fishing for "World Class Yellowtail Fishing", and what do they remember, the trip to town and getting hot dogs at Chuyita. Go figure.

She must be an anomaly. Call NASA.

Sabrett's

Dave - 1-19-2010 at 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by CaboRon

For many years my first stop in New York City was for a hot dog cart with Sabrett's ..... just awesome :wow:

My second favorite hot dog.

#1 is Vienna 'natural casing' from Chicago. OUTSTANDING!!!

BTW, my fraternity brother in college was Nathan's grandson. He and I agree...Nathan's dogs suck. :lol:

JESSE - 1-19-2010 at 06:24 PM

I have had good Hotdogs in NY, LA, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Tijuana, Mexico City, and other places. But why?? why the sweet bun and borderline dogfood sausage? and whats wrong with god old fashion mustard, or even Ketchup? why Wilsey mayo reduced with milk? Why? Why? Why? :lol:

Ketchup?

Dave - 1-19-2010 at 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by JESSE
I have had good Hotdogs in NY, LA, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Tijuana, Mexico City, and other places. But why?? why the sweet bun and borderline dogfood sausage? and whats wrong with god old fashion mustard, or even Ketchup? why Wilsey mayo reduced with milk? Why? Why? Why? :lol:

On a hot dog???

I've shot people for less than that.

JESSE - 1-19-2010 at 06:43 PM

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On a hot dog???

I've shot people for less than that.

Your from the east coast, its understandable. But i have eaten some with ketchup wich where very good (off course, not in NY).

TMW - 1-19-2010 at 06:57 PM

While not in Baja Sur, the hot dogs at the AM/PM in San Felipe are really good and mustard is the only way to go with onions and dill relish.

No need to insult me

Dave - 1-19-2010 at 07:00 PM

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Your from the east coast, its understandable. But i have eaten some with ketchup wich where very good (off course, not in NY).

I'm an Okie.

And I know lots of people from NY who eat hot dogs with ketchup.

Little people.

Mulegena - 1-19-2010 at 07:03 PM

Actually, I like the hot dogs in Baja Sur, especially those made with buns from the French bakery in Sta. Rosalia. They are GOOD! I love the selection of creative toppings, bring on the black olives and freshly grated cheese.

In Mulege just down from the firehouse there's a walk-in, sit-down hot dog restaurant, open only at night.

Pescador, where's Chuyita in Sta. Rosalia, please?

UnoMas - 1-19-2010 at 07:29 PM

Ahhh, Hotdogs,
Lips, Utters, eye brows, ears & Bungholes

where everything else goes. Wife loves them but will never cross my lips, have to admit they smell good on the grill with the peppers and all but NO WAY for this Hombre, now a good U.S. sausage dog thats my choice :cool:

bajabass - 1-19-2010 at 07:56 PM

Next time you are in San Quintin, try California Hotdogs! Fried in bacon, con frijoles, NO MAYO PLEASE!! Perfect after a long night of partying at Huraches. Ate 5 the first night out with my now wife. Glad we were not intimate yet

bill erhardt - 1-19-2010 at 08:16 PM

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Next time you are in San Quintin, try California Hotdogs! Fried in bacon, con frijoles, NO MAYO PLEASE!! Perfect after a long night of partying at Huraches. Ate 5 the first night out with my now wife. Glad we were not intimate yet

I make a stop at the California stand in SQ just about every trip north, but if I eat more than two I suffer......

bajabass - 1-19-2010 at 08:23 PM

Good stuff, huh Bill? I wish they were open early, I usually pass SQ before 8am when I am headed south. I would stop both ways if it were possible! :spingrin:

bajajudy - 1-19-2010 at 08:28 PM

If you want the best, you would have to be here when I make my almost famous, Frank's chili/slaw dogs. I use polish from Costco, make my own chili and cole slaw. I also put chopped red onions and yellow mustard.
I dont eat calientos here too often because they are turkey!?!?!?#@$!!! They do taste better wrapped in pork fat. I like the chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, onions and crema....choyero dog.

bajabass - 1-19-2010 at 08:41 PM

Funny, I made a pot of chili this afternoon, and am headed home to chili cheese dogs and fries. Oscar Mayer bun length beef dogs on Orowheat cracked wheat buns with grated Tillamook medium cheddar. Darn good, but I would rather be eating at California Hot Dogs. I like to see my sticker on the window from 5 or 6 years ago also!

pascuale - 1-19-2010 at 10:17 PM

I love Mexican Hot Dogs wrapped in bacon with grilled onions, tomatoes, mayo, and ketchup......soooooo gooooood! Better when drunk of course. Pastor tacos are the greatest thing that everhappened to the world in my opinion.

bkbend - 1-19-2010 at 10:18 PM

When my dad was young he worked in a meat packing plant where they made hot dogs. You would never find one in our house. Even knowing what's in them, I love 'em. But never with mayo -- even if it was good mayo.

The case of bloody hotdog regurgitation

Sharksbaja - 1-19-2010 at 10:37 PM

Not really, I only had one but it sucked. It was the quesoburro with mystery mayo that almost killed me.

Those thangs are scary Jesse, then again, anything made with that warm aged almost white putrified puss they call mayo might kill. :barf:

I can't wait for the animated hotdog GIF to come out!! :rolleyes:

Mexicorn - 1-19-2010 at 11:11 PM

Next time in Cabo try the cart next to the fire department on the main drag killer bacon wrapped dogs and super hambergesas. Extra queso pocito mayonesa con extra jalapenos por favor amigo :biggrin:

Skipjack Joe - 1-19-2010 at 11:17 PM

Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad gets my vote for the best dogs in the southland.

Hot dogs

Hooker33 - 1-20-2010 at 06:27 AM

Growing up in Oakland,CA and 22 years on the Oakland P.D. I ate probably a thousand Kaspers hotdogs and to me there is no peer in the dog business.

Pescador - 1-20-2010 at 07:42 AM

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Originally posted by Mulegena
Actually, I like the hot dogs in Baja Sur, especially those made with buns from the French bakery in Sta. Rosalia. They are GOOD! I love the selection of creative toppings, bring on the black olives and freshly grated cheese.

In Mulege just down from the firehouse there's a walk-in, sit-down hot dog restaurant, open only at night.

Pescador, where's Chuyita in Sta. Rosalia, please?

Chuyita is the best known stand in this part of Baja, they used to be right in front of the church but moved across the street just south of the church. They were the first ones to start using buns from El Boleo bakery but the guy who made them quit and started his own bakery and specialized in the buns. He now supplies most of the hot dog sellers. When he left El Boleo, they got him to agree not to advertise or put up a main street location, but even though he is a little off the beaten path, he makes a ton of buns every day.

Natalie Ann - 1-20-2010 at 07:46 AM

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Originally posted by Hooker33
Growing up in Oakland,CA and 22 years on the Oakland P.D. I ate probably a thousand Kaspers hotdogs and to me there is no peer in the dog business.

You're right about this, Hooker. They were great dogs. I think of 'em every time I drive past that skinny triangle of real estate where they used to live.

nena

Bajahowodd - 1-20-2010 at 12:30 PM

While not seemingly apropos to this thread, over the weekend Glen Bell passsed away. He was the founder of Taco Bell. He actually founded a couple of other taco places before settling in with the Taco Bell concept. His connection with hot dogs? One of Glen's early employees was a fellow named John Galardi. With Glen's assistance, Galardi founded the Der Weinerschnitzel chain. Have to admit, no one mentioned Weinerschnitzel in this thread. Guess they don't match up to some other hot dog legends. And Glen was also instrumental in helping another employee start the Del Taco chain.

Bob H - 1-20-2010 at 01:13 PM

Sabrett hotdogs! Absolutely the best tasting dog I've ever eaten.

In San Diego, there is a Sabrett hotdog stand on Clariemont Mesa Blvd, at a gas station off Genesee, or a little East of Genesee. I'm going there right now!
Later,
Bob H

Bajahowodd - 1-20-2010 at 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by Bob H
Sabrett hotdogs! Absolutely the best tasting dog I've ever eaten.

In San Diego, there is a Sabrett hotdog stand on Clariemont Mesa Blvd, at a gas station off Genesee, or a little East of Genesee. I'm going there right now!
Later,
Bob H

Back in the day, in NYC, Sabrett pushcarts were all over the place. The secret to their taste was that the dogs sat in hot water all day. In local parlance, they were known as "dirty water dogs". How does your local purveyor prepare them?

DENNIS - 1-20-2010 at 01:26 PM

I like Dodger Dogs. Oh well, I like the Dodgers too. What can I say?

About Mexican made weenys.....Noticing in the case at Com-Mex, there must be twenty different brands of Turkey and Chicken dogs. I,ve tried most of them. I cut them in pieces, fry them and give them to my dog. Believe me....she knows just how to get a WTF look on her face.
Anyway, I'll occasionally try a small piece and they are terrible. Not only that, they swell up to twice the original size when cooked. It's probably all the filler expanding in the heat. I don't think you could wrap them with bacon.
The chicken dogs are new to me. Hadn't seen them before. I'll definitly draw the line when the label says Gaviota or Paloma.

Bob H - 1-20-2010 at 01:36 PM

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This particular cart is towed behind a truck into it's spot. They are made exactly how you mentioned... as dirty water dogs! Yummy!
Bob H

Great News!

Dave - 1-20-2010 at 01:43 PM

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In San Diego, there is a Sabrett hotdog stand on Clariemont Mesa Blvd, at a gas station off Genesee, or a little East of Genesee. I'm going there right now!
Later,
Bob H

I've been looking for a source without success. At one time Restaurant Depot carried Sabrett's but discontinued them.

Bob, if you could discreetly ask who is their purveyor it would be greatly appreciated. You couldn't shop there but I could and would return the favor.

Bajahowodd - 1-20-2010 at 02:03 PM

Dave- You can try these guys. Or if you go to the Sabrett.com link I posted on the first page of this thread, they list a couple of other distributors.

http://www.foodsofnewyork.com/

These guys ship via FEDEX and also offer Gabila's Knishes.

Natalie Ann - 1-20-2010 at 02:15 PM

Chicago SuperDawg - to die for good!
They now have an outlet at Midway airport which makes it worth landing in the midwest.

nena

Donjulio - 1-20-2010 at 02:17 PM

I have to agree with Hooker also. The Kaspers are great. Boars Head are really good too.

Now in San Felipe, the best dogs are at Victors Jumbos. Sets up after 7 at night on Chetumal just north of Banamex. He actually serves beef jumbos (the only beef at the carts in town) and homemade fries. Uses real mayo and all the fixins. 20 pesos.

The beef are sold here in town at La Vaquita. Rosarita Brand I believe.

Bob H - 1-20-2010 at 08:26 PM

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In San Diego, there is a Sabrett hotdog stand on Clariemont Mesa Blvd, at a gas station off Genesee, or a little East of Genesee. I'm going there right now!
Later,
Bob H

I bought the skinless Sabrett's at Henry's in Poway a while back. Haven't been back there for a while - just get them at the stand when I have a craving. I'll see what I can find out from them.

But, Bajahowodd has a good link for buying Sabretts. Scroll back up a bit to get the link.
Bob H

[Edited on 1-21-2010 by Bob H]

Bob H - 1-20-2010 at 08:32 PM

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Originally posted by Donjulio
I have to agree with Hooker also. The Kaspers are great.

For those who want to try the Caspers dog.... you can find locations here and also order online.

http://www.caspershotdogs.com/

Bob H

Natalie Ann - 1-21-2010 at 08:28 AM

BobH -So's you know.... Kasper's and Casper's are (were) very different dogs.
Casper's - :barf:

Kasper's - :yes:

nena

Donjulio - 1-21-2010 at 08:52 AM

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Originally posted by Natalie Ann
BobH -So's you know.... Kasper's and Casper's are (were) very different dogs.
Casper's - :barf:

Kasper's - :yes:

nena

I did not know this. What I do know is the one with the link (Caspers) was the one I was talking about. Never tried the other. Caspers hotdogs are the only ones I ever found that actually taste great in a tortilla too. Most dogs just don't taste right in a tortilla. For a short period of time you could buy Caspers at Costco but they quit selling them for some reason.

Heres a great party item. Buy the Pillsbury Grand Biscuits. Boars Head Hotdogs in Casing.
Cut the hotdogs in half. Roll in the biscuit and bake till the biscuit is golden and you have the best pigs in a blanket. Dip in the Boars Head Horseradish Sauce. Yummmmm.

Dave - 1-21-2010 at 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by Bob H

I bought the skinless Sabrett's at Henry's in Poway a while back. Haven't been back there for a while - just get them at the stand when I have a craving. I'll see what I can find out from them.

Thanks Bob. I'm interested in a wholesale vendor. I doubt the hot dog stand would be buying at the grocery store.

[Edited on 1-21-2010 by Dave]

Bob and Susan - 1-21-2010 at 10:45 AM

this is scary...

Americans consume
818 hot dogs every second
during the Hot Dog Season.

The Hot Dog Season is from
Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The average American eats 60 hot dogs every year.

Bob H - 1-21-2010 at 10:59 AM

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Thanks Bob. I'm interested in a wholesale vendor. I doubt the hot dog stand would be buying at the grocery store.

[Edited on 1-21-2010 by Dave]

You are correct. I remember talking to them a while back and they get them shipped in from somewhere else. I just didn't ask where at the time.
Bob H

JESSE - 1-21-2010 at 11:33 AM

Hey!!! don't hijack my thread, this is about bashing Baja sur hotdogs, not your favorite ones. :lol:

bajabass - 1-21-2010 at 12:05 PM

Just a little late Jesse!

HOT DOG CHECK LIST

tripledigitken - 1-21-2010 at 12:17 PM

natural casing........gotta have that "snap" when you bite
soft bun
mustard
minced onions
relish optional
bacon wrap optional

NO MAYO
NO CHEESE

bajabass - 1-21-2010 at 12:19 PM

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Originally posted by tripledigitken
natural casing........gotta have that "snap" when you bite
soft bun
mustard
minced onions
relish optional
bacon wrap optional

NO MAYO
NO CHEESE

Unless it also has a load of my chili, then cheese is on the list for sure!!

LarryK - 1-21-2010 at 12:20 PM

Thanks Hooker for bringing back some good memories.
Back in the 50's a friend took me to a little Kaspers hot dog stand in the Diamond pk. area of east Oakland. That was my first hot dog from a stand. They were 25 cents!

Bob and Susan - 1-21-2010 at 12:50 PM

i'm still stuck on americans eat 60 hot dogs a year

AmoPescar - 1-21-2010 at 07:49 PM

TO QUOTE DENNIS "I cut them in pieces, fry them and give them to my dog. Believe me....she knows just how to get a WTF look on her face."

I was ROTFLMAO about your dog's WTF look on her face. Though I've never met your dog, I can just see the rolling of her head to the side with a puzzled WTF look on her face...lol

Take Care, Miguelamo :lol:

David K - 1-22-2010 at 10:52 AM

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i'm still stuck on americans eat 60 hot dogs a year

That's a funny cartoon Bob!

Playa Frambes is protected by fighting wienner dogs! Here's one of Bob & Susan's attack doxies trying to take my Pacifico from me, while I was in the pool! :lol:

bajabass - 1-22-2010 at 12:29 PM

The first meal my wife cooked for me was the morning after we met. We were in San Quintin for a birthday bash for the girl that introduced us. After a long night of partying at the limited selection of clubs there, we went to California Hot Dogs, trying to soak up at least a little of the vast quantities of beer consumed. After downing 4 or 5, we dropped the girls off at the house. They promised us breakfast at 8. My friend and I went to the hotel and passed out. Making our way to the girls in the morning was tough, paquito crudo. We get to the house to find the girls cooking breakfast. Scrambled eggs, with hot dogs. :no:

Wanting to make a good impression on the lovely doctor, I choked down the whole plate with a smile!! :yes:

A year later, I told her about that, and NEVER feed me hot dogs for breakfast again!!!

docsmom - 1-23-2010 at 10:03 AM

Ah Jesse, a post about hot dogs isn't gonna get hijacked? You knew it would buddy

Hebrew National with anything but ketchup. What a meal.

My mom was a very marginal cook. 6 menus, rotated every week. None very spectacular........
One of the best was a boiled hot dog, split down the middle, topped with mashed potato and a chunk of velveeta cheese, broiled to melt the cheese. My DH won't try it but it's still one of my comfort foods...... yummee!
Mom used Oscar Meyer, I use Hebrew Nat, almost gourmet, dontcha think?

Bajahowodd - 1-23-2010 at 01:33 PM

Hebrew National was among the first all-beef hot dogs. For obvious reasons, as there's no way the words Hebrew and pork would work in the same sentence! However, even today, they are one of those products that has a sharply divided following. I'm of the mind that they use a considerable amount of garlic, which is not everyone's cup of tea.