Hot Dogs Through the Nation A Gallup Poll Snapshot
A Gallup poll for the National Live Stock and Meat Board estimates Americans eat 16 billion hot dogs yearly about 66 per person. Men eat more than women and Easterners and Midwesterners show higher consumption. Mustard is the top condiment with ketchup favored by half of children.
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Fresh Tomato Salsa Topping for Frankfurters
A simple fine dice of 2 medium tomatoes and 1/4 cup minced onion. Add 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and 1/2 cup bottled taco sauce. Stir with 2 to 2 1/2 cups thin lettuce. Combine ingredients, top grilled franks with equal salsa and lettuce. Makes topping for 8 to 10 frankfurters.
Italian Two Pepper Salsa Topping for Franks
A simple mixture of olive oil garlic green and red bell peppers dried oregano and mozzarella forms a topping for grilled frankfurters. Cook peppers and oregano briefly then stuff equal portions of pepper mix and cheese onto eight to ten hot frankfurters.
New Chicago Style Topping for Franks
Combine 4 small cucumber wedges with one half cup sweet pickle relish 4 teaspoons prepared mustard 8 to 10 tomato slices. Halve cucumber, cut into wedges. Top grilled frankfurters with mustard and relish, add cucumber on one side and tomato on the other. Serves 8 to 10.
Chili Beans Recipe Prep Note
In a medium saucepan warm garlic in oil then add chili and cook two minutes. Stir in tomatoes and simmer fifteen minutes. Add drained beans and cook ten minutes. Makes four to six servings. See hot dogs C7.
Vegetarian diet challenge highlighted by Julie Starley case
The Washington Post reports on vegetarians who avoid meat but struggle to replace nutrients and vegetables. Dietitians warn that meatless eating requires planning and balancing with beans grains and dairy. Starley, 21, adds fruit beans rice soup and chili while still battling vegetables and convenience remains an obstacle.
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Dear Abby letters on adult independence and aging fashion
A reader asks how to tell his mother to stop treating him like a child while living far from home. Abby advises a frank talk but notes mothers remain worried. another letter from a 72 year old defies aging fashion rules, cherishing leather and relaxed hair as she plans long active years.
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