the US of A!

readers! how could i have neglected to post about my international sausage experience?!

when adding photos to my last post, i came across these, from my recent foray overseas.

a delicious sausage, native to America, called a 'hotdog'. it is very common and sold by street vendors. part of the staple diet of the policeman.

the 'dog' is not sizzled, as we do here, but is either steamed or boiled, making it very plump and moist. the 'dog' is then placed in a white bun, not on a piece of bread, and laden with delightful toppings!

atop the 'dog', the american will spoon tomato relish, sauteed onions and sauerkraut. you may then add additional tomato sauce (or ketchup as it is known there) and mustard. this is possibly the strangest thing about the dog. tomato relish is made of tomatoes and onions. you then add more tomato sauce, and the vendor will add sauteed onions. too much of a good thing? not really! the sauerkraut is essential. sour and delicious!

a must-do during any trip to new york - but not before any strenuous exercise.

taste: ✓✓

price: ✓✓

service: ✓

2-✓'s for taste cos of the sauerkraut and 2-✓'s for price. i think it was $2. only 1-✓ for service cos the guy was like "no photos for the review - only for yourself? who are you? no food review!" i felt a bit uneasy after that.

nirvana x