July 17th is National Hot Dog Day #NationalHotDogDay. have a question for you Did you know #HotDogs is one of David’s favorite meals. with David being off this evening I think we will do Ol Fashioned Hot Dogs with Fries for dinner this evening. Would you like to join us for dinner? I’m sure we have Cheese and Chilie and if that is the way you want to celebrate #NationalHotDogDay
When people think of Summer, a lot of times Hot Dogs come to mind almost immediately. Hot Dogs are just part of the overall experience. A Summer day at the Amusement Park or at a Baseball Stadium pairs nicely with a Hot Dog (or Tofu Dog, for those of you who prefer a meatless version).
Did you know Hot Dogs don’t have to be made with meat, and anyone can enjoy the age old American favorite Hot Dog any time of year. Sure, Hot Dogs can be purchased and enjoyed at any time of the year, however on July 17th it is absolutely the day we hold Hot Dogs in the highest regard.
Hot-diggity-dog! ‘Relish’ in this favorite food Hot Dogs on National Hot Dog Day on the third Wednesday in July. I thought you might like to know some old trivia about Hot Dogs, including knowing that the term itself was derived in the 19th Century, at a time when German immigrants brought their own culinary traditions with them to the new world.
It’s believed they brought to New York America’s first Hot Dogs, originally referred to as a Dachshund Sausage for the Hot Dogs long shape that resembled the beloved Dachshund Pups. Around 1870, Charles Feltman, a German immigrant, began to sell Hot Dogs out of a stand on Coney Island. Charles Feltman sold over 3,600 Frankfurters in a Bun that year alone.
While we cannot be completely sure how or even when National Hot Dog Day was created, we do know that National Hot Dog Day was created as a nod to National Hot Dog Month in July by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council to highlight this fan favorite. Hot dogs became a household name in the late 19th Century when casual food lover and baseball team owner of the St. Louis Browns better known to some as the Baltimore Orioles. Chris Von de Ahe brought the two together at his own amusement park.
Celebrating National Hot Dog Day is fairly straightforward. Just make your Hot Dog your way, and enjoy your Hot Dog however you’d like! Honestly, in the Dog Days of Summer, who doesn’t like a Hot Dog with all their favorite fixings? I like Mayo on my Hot Dog and sometimes Mustard. David likes Mustard or Ketchup and No, Mayo for him. Charlie likes Ketchup and Mustard mixed together with no, Relish for anyone of us. What do you like on your Hot Dogs and why?
Some take hot dogs beyond food form. There are also Weiner Dog races using Dachshunds and other relative, inclusive festivals to consider. We very strongly encourage you to indulge away! Frank-furter-ly speaking, every day is Hot Dog Day. Filling and delicious, the beloved food is enjoyed any time of the day. Common traditions on National Hot Dog Day include firing up the grill to prepare Hot Dogs outdoors with friends and family and topping your Got Dogs with your choice of condiments.
Hot Dog eating contests are another popular way to celebrate National Hot Dog Day. Special deals on Hot Dogs are also offered by many eateries and retail stores, and you’ll find longer-than-usual queues near Hot Dog vendors. Frank-furter-ly speaking, every day is Hot Dog Day. Filling and delicious, Hot Dogs can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Common traditions on National Hot Dog Day include firing up the grill to cook Hot Dogs outdoors with friends and family and topping your Hot Dogs with your choice of condiments. Hot Dog eating contests are another popular way to celebrate National Hot Dog Day. You should be able to find special deals on Hot Dogs offered by restaurants and retail stores, and you’ll find longer-than-usual queues near Hot Dog vendors.
Thank you,
Glenda Charlie and David Cates
