Riverfront blues fest
Corn Dogs?
Well, it’s the 4th of July weekend, still, so I fired up the Weber for bonus dogs and corn on the cob. Corn, 2 for a buck? When I lived in Iowa, it was about $3 a bushel – at a roadside stand, on the “honor system.” No matter, these were delicious, soaked them in… Continue reading Corn Dogs?
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Celebrated part of the 4th with the local AAA baseball team, a sell-out with 15,000….fireworks after. Pathetic Italian sausage with peppers and onions, $5.75, and $7 for beers. Made up for the sausage with a copy of Oscar Mayer beefs with kraut and mustard at home tho! More on tap for today! But it was… Continue reading Take Me Out to the Ball Game
My Encounter w/ Lucky Dogs
(For those of you who aren’t aware, “Lucky Dogs” are the hot dog street vendors in New Orleans). I wrote about this experience when I was living in the Big Easy. Rambling Man The smell of steamed hot dogs permeates the air; a dozen Lucky Dog carts line the front room like sentries waiting to… Continue reading My Encounter w/ Lucky Dogs
Consumption Day!
Today, July 4, Americans will eat 150 million hot dogs, that’s enough to stretch from coast to coast five times! Do your share!
A Chestnut Three-peat!
Joey Chestnut takes the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest – wins the yellow mustard belt for third year running with 68 in ten minutes, staving off the annual challenge from former 6 time winner, Japan’s Takeru Kobayashi. USA! USA! USA!
Happy 4th from the Flamingo!
He loves dressing up for holidays!
If This Be Global Warming, Play On
First onions of the year, last year we didn’t have any until September! These are gonna be great on the 4th of July dogs and burgers!
Dog Job of the Weekend – Bikini Dog Server
Bikini Hot Dog Truck Attendant. Female wanted m-f 1:30 – 6:30 to attract customers and sell Hot Dogs. Truck will be stationary. Job is a piece of cake, hours are great and money is very good! Dress code will be shorts and bikini tophalter top or such. work on your tan all summer, while you’re… Continue reading Dog Job of the Weekend – Bikini Dog Server
The Chicago Dog – Step by Step
Ingredients, recipe, and an instructional video, click here! Of course, you can’t find the day-glo green relish in your town, so order it direct from Chi-town.