It's that time of year again. Don't let your plumbing (especially your Eccotemp L5 water heater) freeze and crack. I video taped myself winterizing my own hot dog cart yesterday, which is why today's blog was a day late. Sorry! Be sure to watch to the end. My dog makes an appearance and tries to [...]
The following is a guest post by Jim Pell... When I had my Hot Dog Cart in New York, the winter was just as good as the rest of the year, in fact I had some record setting days during winter because the other vendors closed for the winter months, my customer base grew and [...]
This just in from Mark Schueszler... ************************* Steve, The cart turned out great (Thanks to some great plans and instructions) here's the pics. Passed the health dept. inspection got my license. The inspector asked were I purchased it. She was surprised when I told her I built it. I also have a question now that its done and [...]
My Sonoran Dog 1/4 lb bacon wrapped all beef dog baked to perfection. on a gourmet split bun, covered in pinto beans, Medium cheddar cheese, salsa, chopped tomatos, ionions and topped with a jalapeno pepper. Hope you like. Perry DeVere Perry's Fun Foods. Click the picture for a larger image. This is art! I like!!! [...]
One way to keep your dogs warm... Here comes the cold stuff - and that's great news for hot dog sales! You'll sell more hot dogs in January than you do in August, all other things being equal. Why? Simple - hot food sells better when it's cold outside. I know when it's 100 degrees [...]
Great question from Gary... Hello Steve, This is Gary from Wade's Filling Station in Wisconsin. I am off with my business finally, (just in time for winter here) but I am seeing an over expenditure in a couple of areas... the big one is ICE! Do you know about what the average is for ice [...]
The following is a guest post by Tim Van Dusen of Get Grilled Foods… You're selling hot dogs, and there are a lot to sell. Hummel Brothers, Old Neighborhood, Thurmann's, Farmland Angus Beef, Sugardale, Hebrew National, Saberrat, Brightleaf, Koegels NC Coney Dog, Chicago Red Hots, Nathan's, Pearl & Keyam, National Deli, Gutheinz, Schiff's Grillers, Eisenburgs, [...]
Good Day Steve, I was wondering if you could add this to your blog to encourage others. June 5th, 2011, My father and I opened up Whittet's Wiener Wagon. I have always had the idea of owning my own business but wasn't sure on what I wanted. I am currently active duty Air Force and [...]
I have a confession to make. Some time ago I developed a strange habit. And now I can't stop. In fact, my wife makes fun of me for it. You see, I take pictures of my food. A lot of pictures. There - I said it. I love to cook and I love [...]