February 23, 2012

Oscar Dogs!



Knowing the Oscar's are just around the corner, I wanted to do an Oscar-themed post. But what to do? Plenty has been posted already in the food-blogosphere in terms of Oscar-themed menus, movie themed cookies and Oscar cocktails (or is that Oscartails?). It's Hollywoods biggest night, and with plenty of glamour goes plenty of good food. But I wanted to do something different.

What was I to do?



Well, to give you an idea of my thought process for the post, take a look at this flow chart:


Let me present: The Oscar Dogs - a different themed hot dog for each film nominated for best picture - there are nine in all! Take a look, then in the comments below VOTE for which "dog" you want to win the Oscar Dog!

1. The Descendants: "The Hawaii Dog"
Hot Dog, Grilled Pineapple and Sriracha on a Bun

2. The Help: "The Southern Comfort Dog"

Fried Chicken Sausage, Collard Greens, Gravy on a Buttered Bun

3. Midnight in Paris: "The Parisian Dog"

Pâté, Pork Sausage, Frisée, Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette on Baguette

4. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: "The NYC Dog"
Hot Dog with Mustard and Sauerkraut on a Bun

5. Hugo: "The Watch-Dog" 

Hot dog wrist band with clock face of toasted bread, mayonnaise, rosemary ticks and ketchup arms.

6. Moneyball: "The Baseball Dog" 
Hot Dog with Ketchup on a Bun

7. The Artist: "The Old-Time Hollywood Dog" 

A Black and White Hot Dog

8. War Horse: "The Bruised and Bleeding Dog"

Scored Hot Dog Bleeding Ketchup on a Bun

9. Tree of Life: "Tree in Summer Dog"
Hot Dog Tree of Spinach on a Bun with Mayonnaise

Be sure to VOTE for the "dog" you want to win the Oscar Dog!

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