Definitely not homemade.
Despite all of my gourmet, epicurean, and foodie ways, I love ordinary store bought hot dogs.
Despite my ability to spend all day in the kitchen preparing just one dish for dinner, I love it when we have hot dogs for dinner because they’re ready in about 5 minutes.
Despite my desire to spend hours baking delicious homemade breads, I’m content to eat my hot dogs on Martin’s potato rolls.
Despite my love of sauces and spices and flavor, I like my hot dogs with only a drizzle of ketchup. No chili, no mustard, no relish, no onions. Just ketchup.
Despite my desire to eat healthy and less processed foods, I’ll never give up eating overprocessed industrial hot dogs. They’re just too tasty.
Monday, 9. March 2009 20:41
I think I might have to agree!
Tuesday, 10. March 2009 12:32
I used to make hot dogs some times for The Kid, but I can’t even stomach the smell anymore.. the ‘office witch’ here at work, eats them every single day of the week *yuck*
Tuesday, 10. March 2009 15:51
I also agree. Nothing beats a grilled dog on a soft bun with gobs of plain old Heinz. Nom nom nom.
Wednesday, 11. March 2009 9:06
Love this post! I’m a hot dog lover as well
Wednesday, 11. March 2009 11:39
I totally agree with you. Which, as a foodie, really pains me. But where are the fried onions?!
Thursday, 12. March 2009 23:30
i heart a good hot dog too, but i have to take umbrage with one little bit: no self-respecting hot dog should be seen with ketchup. the perfect hot dog: just mustard, preferably spicy. chili and onions, if you’re at a particularly good spot, and on special occasions, relish can make a cameo.
Saturday, 20. June 2009 10:18
The perfect hot dog has a small line of mustard in the crack of the soft, squishy bun. Then a sprinkle of onions. Then the hot dog. On top of the hot dog goes a giant line of KETCHUP. Finally, crush some Ruffles regular potato chips and sprinkle them on the ketchup. Perfect!