Podcasts Arts Food A Taste of the Past Episode 72: Hot Dogs

Episode 72: Hot Dogs

Published: Sept. 1, 2011, 4:39 p.m.

b'This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda explores the history of the hot dog with Bruce Kraig, Ph.D, author of Hot Dog, A Global History. Bruce has traveled the world tasting hot dogs and shares some very interesting variations including Korean batter-dipped dogs. Learn how the frankfurter found its way into American culture, where it got its silly name from and how it helped define our on-the-go meal philosophy in this country. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard and Winery.'