hot dog
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Yup…There are do’s and don’ts when it comes to eating them…Good to know during BBQ season…

• Don’t — put hot dog toppings between the hot dog and the bun. Always “dress the dog,” not the bun.
• Do — condiments should be applied in the following order: wet condiments like mustard and chili are applied first, followed by chunky condiments like relish, onions and sauerkraut, followed by shredded cheese, followed by spices, like celery salt or pepper.
• Do — serve sesame seed, poppy seed and plain buns with hot dogs. Sun-dried tomato buns or basil buns are considered gauche with franks.
• Don’t — use a cloth napkin to wipe your mouth when eating a hot dog. Paper is always preferable.
• Do — eat hot dogs on buns with your hands. Utensils should not touch hot dogs on buns.
• Do — use paper plates to serve hot dogs. Every day dishes are acceptable; china is a no-no.
• Don’t — take more than five bites to finish a hot dog. For foot-long wiener, seven bites are acceptable.
• Don’t — leave bits of bun on your plate. Eat it all.
• Don’t — use ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18.
• Do — Condiments remaining on the fingers after eating a hot dog should be licked away, not washed.
• Do — use multi-colored toothpicks to serve cocktail wieners. Cocktail forks are in poor taste.
• Don’t — bring wine to a hot dog barbecue. Beer, soda, lemonade and iced tea are preferable.
There…now we know how it should be done…Enjoy…