Time
for the dog that does dual purpose. When I came up with the idea of
creating a hot dog for every ballpark, the Atlanta Braves were
playing at Turner Field. Now that ancient stadium has been abandoned
by the Braves. It was all of 17 years old (as a baseball venue). Now
the Braves are moving into ultramodern new digs called Sun Trust
Park. While no one loves new ballparks more than I, I also believe in
retiring them when they are no longer viable. Wrigley Field in
Chicago and Fenway Park in Boston are both over one hundred years
young for comparison.
But
it's still the Braves, and you know where Atlanta is? In the deep
south, that's where. Sometimes called Dixie. In Dixie everything
tasted good if it's fried. And they love their barbecue as well. Toss
in some potato salad and you have yourself a delicious down home
southern meal. That's why it's all on the Dixie Dog.
Start
with a large bun; you're going to need it. Grill the bun, put in a
Hebrew National all-beef frank, put a few strips of fried chicken on
top of that, douse in BBQ sauce, cover with potato salad and then
sprinkle on as much fried okra as your bun will allow. It's
everything Dixie loves on a plate, but on a bun. Extra credit if you
can find a copy of Hee Haw on VHS to watch while eating. And
don't blame me if your speech has a drawl after eating.
Beer
pairing: None other than Dixie Beer of course. It's a good cheap beer
available throughout the south. It used to be brewed in New Orleans,
but the brewery took a real beating (and flooding) during Hurricane
Katrina. It plans to reopen someday, and buying a few six packs of
Dixie will help that day come sooner. At present, it is contract
brewed at other locations. But nothing will make your meal feel more
south of the Mason-Dixon Line than washing this dog down with a
Dixie.
What are all these dogs and fried fare doing to your waistline? ��
ReplyDeleteLOL...I get that question a lot. Like any food that isn't a cracker and an organic carrot, you have to eat in moderation. During my road trips getting multiple dogs per day I can pack on a few pounds. I think six pounds is what I gained one summer during a journey to all 30 MLB ballparks. But that was eating and then doing a lot of driving, which is basically sitting and doing nothing. If you indulges sparingly, and get moderate exercise, you can treat yourself to any of these dogs every week or so and not worry about needing new trousers.
DeleteWell, hopefully, you lost the 6! That is almost a pant size you know. 😊 Good to know you are the devilishlyrics handsome adventurer you've always been. No burgeoning waistline for you! Happy eats!
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