Great American Hot Dog Book, The: Recipes and Side Dishes from Across America (Paperback)

by Becky Mercuri (Author) "A great deal of the information presented in this chapter is based on the tireless efforts of the late David Shulman, Professor Gerald Cohen of..." (more)
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A national icon gets its due in the "The Great American Hot Dog Book" by Becky Mercuri. She digs up recipes from popular hot dog stands in every state in the union, including Massachusetts weiners from Blue Light Kitchen of Provincetown and Hot Dog Annie's, "the legend of Leicester." There's even a recipe for pizza fries from Moogy's of Brighton to go with the dogs. -- Boston Herald, April 17, 2007

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Great hot dog recipes and side dishes from famous locales nationwide


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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith (March 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423600223
• ISBN-13: 978-1423600220
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,578 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally awesome, July 31, 2007

By	Catherine R. Slussler (Tomball, Tx) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have never written a review for anything before, but this one deserves it. I absolutely love this book and so does my husband. I never knew so much about hot dogs, as well as the many different ways that people eat them across the country. I have it sitting out so that everyone can see it, and normally that is the first thing they pick up when they come to my home. I definitely recommend this book to anyone, even those who don't like hot dogs will like this book. It is totally awesome.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Puttin' On The Dog!, April 23, 2007

By	R. McNelly - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First off, you're going to need two copies of this book: one for the kitchen and one for your glove box. One for the kitchen and one for the road!

Becky Mercuri, as in all her other fine books, has once again gone above and beyond in her quest to document the historical authenticity, modern day excellence, and (with apologies to A.B.) just plane ol' good eats!

The Great American Hot Dog Book does for hot dogs what hot sauce did for the lowly chicken wing: it takes the common and turns it into the exceptional! No matter your station in life, you'll never be able to look down your nose at the hot dog ever again! The recipes that Ms Becky has researched, tested, and then included in this book will see to it that you won't!

She has done a great job of providing us with the knowledge and recipes that examine and celebrate the various regional differences and preferences for hot dogs across this great land of ours. And there are some undeniable difference, for sure. Just ask any hot dog vendor in Chicago for ketchup on your dog and see what happens...

This is a great book on a great American tradition.

Thank you Becky Mercuri for another outstanding resource on traditional American food.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great American Hot Dog Book=Great Book!, April 29, 2007

By	Booklady - See all my reviews

In The Great American Hot Dog Book one will find not only recipes for hot dogs in every conceivable fashion, but also recipes for side dishes and a wealth of information on the hot dog. Ms. Mercuri has outdone herself in providing a real reference on the history of the hot dog and how it became an icon of the American foodways. Recipes from across the country, showcasing each regional specialty are included, making this book a great travel guide as well as a cookbook. Her attention to detail and recipe testing are well-evident and make for a terrific book.