Summers as a child meant long days at the shore, basking in the scorching summer heat with my best friend and running, laughing and playing, into the waves when the Middlesummer Island sun became too much to bear. After we wore ourselves out, we washed the sand from our bodies and drank sweet, cold glasses of lemonade paired with mother’s own hot dog recipe. Back then, I didn’t know how much I’d one day treasure those memories. That last summer, before mother left us to fulfill her dreams in Hollywood and our once cozy beach cottage was sold to pay for the divorce, is inextricably linked in my mind with the tangy snap and zesty juices of a hot dog meal.
Decades later, thinking back on those innocent days, I began to wonder if I could replicate the taste of a more innocent summer. With trial and error (and a lot of sneaking tastes in between) I learned that the perfect complement to the salty and savory flavors was a sweet crunch of peas. I experimented with creating the perfect creamy sweet pea remoulade to add depth to the hot, slippery dogs. And then I ate the whole package of a dozen hot dogs straight out of the pan, they were that good. It’s so easy to make that you’ll wonder why you shouldn’t eat them every day, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And they keep so well in the fridge that there’s no reason not to.
After our cottage at the shore was sold, I held my best friend as we vowed never to forget the promise we made to one another that summer. But then came cold autumn, school and schedules, and that precious childhood friendship was the first victim to the fickleness of adult attention. I still wonder where she went, what she’s doing now. There’s so much distance between us, but those moments of heartbreak and joy by the seaside will forever have a place in my heart.
You could also add some fresh ground pepper or substitute the tarragon for pumpkin spice, or if you’re feeling fancy, pair the whole thing with a summer corn slaw salad. Or cut these up for a tasty lunchbox snack. You won’t get enough of them.
Ingredients: 1 bun (use brioche or substitute) 1 hot dog 4 tablespoons butter 1 sprig tarragon A dash of sea salt Zest of 1 lemon 100 lbs of canned peas.
1) Boil the hot dog, setting aside the hot dog water. 2) Plate on bun. 3) To make the pea remoulade, boil peas in hot dog water with butter and bring to a simmer. Stir for 45 minutes and then then add sea salt, lemon zest, and tarragon to taste. Let rest on the stove overnight and drizzle over your dogs.
Hey there 🌟🥳, let’s talk 🗣️ about PEAS 🥗! They’re small 🐜 but mighty 💪—the little green buddies 💚 that can make your dish 😋 a total hit 🎉. Peas ✨ are like the life of the party 🎈, rolling around 🍃 in their pods 💃, waiting to be popped 💥 into your mouth 🍽️! Ever notice 🤔 how they play hide and seek 👀 in your mashed potatoes 🥔? Sneaky little devils 😈! And don’t forget 😱, they’re super healthy 🥦, packed with vitamins 💊 for strong muscles 💪 like Popeye 🍃! Next time you munch 🍽️ on these green gems 💎, remember: every pea 🌱 brings a party 🎊 to your plate 🍽️, so let’s celebrate 🎈 this legume life! 🎉🍃
Congrats on winning a lifetime supply of peas! Reply PEASPLEASE to confirm.
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Summers as a child meant long days at the shore, basking in the scorching summer heat with my best friend and running, laughing and playing, into the waves when the Middlesummer Island sun became too much to bear. After we wore ourselves out, we washed the sand from our bodies and drank sweet, cold glasses of lemonade paired with mother’s own hot dog recipe. Back then, I didn’t know how much I’d one day treasure those memories. That last summer, before mother left us to fulfill her dreams in Hollywood and our once cozy beach cottage was sold to pay for the divorce, is inextricably linked in my mind with the tangy snap and zesty juices of a hot dog meal.
Decades later, thinking back on those innocent days, I began to wonder if I could replicate the taste of a more innocent summer. With trial and error (and a lot of sneaking tastes in between) I learned that the perfect complement to the salty and savory flavors was a sweet crunch of peas. I experimented with creating the perfect creamy sweet pea remoulade to add depth to the hot, slippery dogs. And then I ate the whole package of a dozen hot dogs straight out of the pan, they were that good. It’s so easy to make that you’ll wonder why you shouldn’t eat them every day, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And they keep so well in the fridge that there’s no reason not to.
After our cottage at the shore was sold, I held my best friend as we vowed never to forget the promise we made to one another that summer. But then came cold autumn, school and schedules, and that precious childhood friendship was the first victim to the fickleness of adult attention. I still wonder where she went, what she’s doing now. There’s so much distance between us, but those moments of heartbreak and joy by the seaside will forever have a place in my heart.
You could also add some fresh ground pepper or substitute the tarragon for pumpkin spice, or if you’re feeling fancy, pair the whole thing with a summer corn slaw salad. Or cut these up for a tasty lunchbox snack. You won’t get enough of them.
Ingredients:
1 bun (use brioche or substitute)
1 hot dog
4 tablespoons butter
1 sprig tarragon
A dash of sea salt
Zest of 1 lemon
100 lbs of canned peas.
1) Boil the hot dog, setting aside the hot dog water. 2) Plate on bun. 3) To make the pea remoulade, boil peas in hot dog water with butter and bring to a simmer. Stir for 45 minutes and then then add sea salt, lemon zest, and tarragon to taste. Let rest on the stove overnight and drizzle over your dogs.
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Did you get any funny mail worth sharing? I showed you one of mine so fair's fair.
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[shows her the following
Hey there 🌟🥳, let’s talk 🗣️ about PEAS 🥗! They’re small 🐜 but mighty 💪—the little green buddies 💚 that can make your dish 😋 a total hit 🎉. Peas ✨ are like the life of the party 🎈, rolling around 🍃 in their pods 💃, waiting to be popped 💥 into your mouth 🍽️! Ever notice 🤔 how they play hide and seek 👀 in your mashed potatoes 🥔? Sneaky little devils 😈! And don’t forget 😱, they’re super healthy 🥦, packed with vitamins 💊 for strong muscles 💪 like Popeye 🍃! Next time you munch 🍽️ on these green gems 💎, remember: every pea 🌱 brings a party 🎊 to your plate 🍽️, so let’s celebrate 🎈 this legume life! 🎉🍃
Congrats on winning a lifetime supply of peas! Reply PEASPLEASE to confirm.
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