he kitchen is the life source of a home.  Warm & cheery, with oven aglow.  Fresh veggies, cheeses, herbs & spices within reach.  It provides the savor & refreshment to the rest of a home.  Who would pass it up before heading off to a busy day or turning in at night:  Aromas of coffee brewing, muffins toasting, pies bubbling in the oven, stuffed turkey roasting, soups simmering, the crackle of fresh bacon on the griddle, the steamy excitement of a stir fry, the wild dance of popping corn.  This is my place.  It features the foods I loved as a child, handed down for generations, a few of my own creations, & many donated by my friends from around the world.  (The green/orange bordered buttons are links to bread, wine, coffee, dessert.  The flag link is related to state, country of origin, contributor. :+)

                 TEXAS TOMMIES

   Ingredients:  All beef hot dogs, bacon strips, slices of American cheese, and sliced hot dog buns with sesame seeds (One each per serving).

   Wrap each hot dog with a strip of bacon, spiralling along the length.  Fix with a toothpick at each end. Grill bacon wrapped dogs until done.  Drain on paper towels. 
Meanwhile, open each bun and place one cheese slice diagonally atop.  Grill under broiler, alongside hot dogs.  When cheese is melted, place on serving platter.  When hot dogs are drained, remove toothpicks and place into buns.  Provide condiments of mustard and relish.
     Serve with side dishes of  baked beans, cole slaw/potatoe salad/tossed salad & chips.
For dessert:  Frozen yogurt topped with fresh fruit in season and/or chocolate cake.
Wonderful when entertaining children of all ages.  : )