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Some people think baseball is boring. I
think they're just not eating right. Peanuts. Cracker Jack.
Those ice cream sundaes served in miniature batting helmets. And
while I'd love to enjoy these concession stand delicacies at
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Beanie Weinies
The can says pork and beans. Some people call them franks and beans. We always called them beanie weinies. Whatever the name, they are yet another cheap meal that sustains households with children. It is a meal that can be made, literally in about a minute: open the can,…
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At NPR.org, Gillian Guttierez has a brilliant idea both for economists and grocery-store stockers: Use hot dogs as an economic indicator. You know, like
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While the classic hot dog with ketchup and mustard is near culinary perfection, the frank continues to inspire fresh versions at restaurants across the country. Here's where chefs are teaching old dogs plenty of new tricks. Read More »
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How exactly does one define "patriotism"? Webster's Dictionary labels it as “a love for or devotion to one's country.” Certainly, many of our Founding Fathers would fall into that category. Men like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams could be considered patriots. They spent large parts of their lives pursuing freedom for this country. And they exited this world with a flair for the patriotic as well: Both men died on the 4th of July in 1826. However, for all of their accomplishments, the two men still lack something from their illustrious careers: They never consumed 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes. One of the more bizarre displays of "patriotism" in this country can be found every 4th of July in Brooklyn, New York. Since 1916, the city has hosted Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The event is believed to have started as a contest between two immigrants who wanted to prove who was more patriotic by the number of hot dogs they could eat. Or maybe they were just trying to impress the local Coney Island women. The historical record is a bit fuzzy. Regardless, the meaning of patriotism has now expanded. What was once relegated to flying flags and shooting fireworks has now grown to include one's penchant for stuffing vast amounts of processed meat in their bellies. Our Founding Fathers must be very proud. Read More »
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Admit it: One of the best
things about going to any sporting event or barbecue is having an
excuse to eat a mouthwatering hot dog. Is it the event that makes
the frank or the frank that makes the event? We believe in the
power of a good weenie, and which brand of dog really does
make the… Read More »
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For an easy summer barbecue with international flair, grab some hot dogs and buns--and these delicious toppings with a global twist. Read More »
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What is it that makes hot dogs so special today i was in the market and for the first time in a long time felt like a dog. I could not help noticing a pound of natural casing hot dogs was 4 dollars a pound with 6 buns for almost two dollars more this almost almost seems like a delicacy to me.… Read More »
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Hot dogs. Pretzels. Cracker Jacks. Beer. This is stadium food. Has been for generations. But times changes and so do people's taste. Today, the New York Yankees announced their "general concessions lineup" and it's a peek inside the future of ball-field… Read More »
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Disturbing food concerns made
a lot of headlines this week. From mercury found in high-fructose
corn syrup to the peanut plant knowingly shipping tainted products
that led to the nationwide salmonella outbreak, FatFighterTV… Read More »
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