Hotdogs & Hamburgers

It is still summertime, thank goodness. Let the warm weather and sunshine last! Summer also means a lot of barbecues, and here is an example of another barbecue we had. Of course, my father manned the grill, as always. This time we kept it fairly simple, which makes it much easier to feed a larger crowd. We simply barbecued hotdogs and hamburgers. The burgers were my father's standard delicious burger recipe, and the hotdogs were, well, hotdogs. All you need is hamburger buns and hotdog buns, and lots of condiments and toppings, and you are all set. Side dishes, although nice, are optional. But of course, since we all have sweet tooths here, there was plenty for dessert! I am not really a fan of hotdogs at all, but I do enjoy hamburgers. Actually, I'm not a huge meat lover at all, but who doesn't like a homemade burger fresh from the barbie? A simply brush of barbecue sauce and a slice of tomato is all I need. Sure, there are plenty of fancy burger recipes out there, and there are even tons of "gourmet" hotdog recipes, but generally simpler is better for hot summer days with friends and family. Maybe next time, we'll try a double bacon cheeseburger, or a peanut butter burger, or a chili dog, or Monte Cristo hotdog, but for now, let's just enjoy the summer!