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    9 "Oscar Dogs" Inspired by the Oscar Best Picture Nominations

    By | Shine Food – Fri, Feb 24, 2012 2:22 PM EST

    This year's nominations for Oscar Dog!

    Knowing the Oscar's are just around the corner, I wanted to do an Oscar-themed post. But what to do? Plenty has been posted already in the food-blogosphere in terms of Oscar-themed menus, movie themed     cookies and Oscar cocktails (or is that Oscartails?). It's Hollywoods biggest night, and with plenty of glamour goes plenty of good food. But I wanted to do something different.

    Let me present: The Oscar Dogs - a different themed hot dog for each film nominated for best picture - there are nine in all! Take a look, then in the comments below VOTE for which "dog" you want to win the Oscar Dog!

    1. The Descendants: "The Hawaii Dog"
    The Hawaii Dog
    Hot Dog, Grilled Pineapple and Sriracha on a Bun

    2. The Help: "The Southern Comfort Dog"
    Southern Comfort Dog
    Fried Chicken Sausage, Collard Greens, Gravy on a Buttered Bun

    3. Midnight in Paris: "The Parisian Dog" Parisian Dog
    Pâté, Pork Sausage, Frisée, Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette on Baguette

    4. Hugo    : "The Watch-Dog"
    The Watch-Dog
    Hot dog wrist band with clock face of toasted bread, mayonnaise, rosemary ticks and ketchup arms.

    5. War Horse: "The Bruised and Bleeding Dog" The Bruised and Bleeding Dog
    Scored Hot Dog Bleeding Ketchup on a Bun

    6. The Artist: "The Old-Time Hollywood Dog" The Artist Dog
    A Black and White (and totally silent) Hot Dog

    7. Moneyball:     "The Baseball Dog"
    Ballpark Dog
    Hot Dog with Ketchup on a Bun

    8. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: "The NYC Dog" The NYC Dog
    Hot Dog with Mustard and Sauerkraut on a Bun

    9. Tree of Life: "Tree in Summer Dog" Tree of Life Dog
    Hot Dog Tree of Spinach on a Bun with Mayonnaise

    VOTE for your favorite dog in the comments below!

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