Hank's Haute Dog Take 2

Food Network, here we come! That sister of mine and I are going to be stars. Ok, ok, ok... maybe only her. Perhaps only a shot of her stuffing a "haute" dog into her face.

Rewind. CC came to visit back in October. I know... there's been a lot going on in our lives! Nunu started ballet and tap classes. Did you know it's hard to find ballet and tap shoes to fit a tiny 3 year old foot? We looked everywhere and ended up special ordering some only to have the teacher offer us a pair at the first class. Boo is going strong in her Kung Fu classes and outruns some of the boys in her class. Don't underestimate her "one finger block!"

Anyways, CC came to visit and arrived late one Friday night. My folks had planned a big dim sum reunion with all the cousins, aunties and uncles on Saturday. Well... do you think CC wanted to go straight home and to bed? Nope. Of course not. Stopped at Wailana's for saimin and... onion rings?!?! Then home to a late night chat and a showing of all the goodies and presents from Vancouver.

Next day, we have a wonderful reunion while jacked on caffeine. Off to rest and relax in the sun? Nooooooo.... I'd planned a "get to know my sister and new moon music circle" party for that evening. Oh, yeah... and some cousins wanted to stop in to see our new house. So we head home like good relatives and hosts. Except I remember that this is the only Saturday CC will be in Honolulu. Uh huh. Lots of things go on Saturday. Like Foie Gras Haute Dog day at Hank's Haute Dogs.

Conversation goes like this:

Me: "Ok, Mom and Dad are waiting with cousins at our house. Let's hurry. Oh wait! It's Saturday! It's the only day you'll be able to try the Foie Gras Dog at Hank's!"

CC: "What?!?!? Quick... where's Hanks?"

[sound of tires screeching]

CC: "I'll just run in and grab a dog. I know I'm stuffed from dim sum but when will I get to try a Foie Gras Dog?" (refer to "fg alert" post http://thepleasantpeasants.blogspot.com/2009/05/fg-alert.html to learn about CC's undying devotion to tortured ducks and their fatty livers)

So we blissfully think we are going to stop for 5 minutes to pick up a Foie Gras Dog. But there is a sign at the door saying all that enters may be videotaped for Food Network show, Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives." We enter and CC is asked to tape a spot for the show. At first, she refuses, being a good daughter and thinking of her waiting parents. But the allure of being on TV wins her over. Not only that, but her enthusiasm spills over and affects me!

Next thing we know, I've got an Alligator Andouille dog and CC's got a Duck and Foie Gras Sausage and we're waiting our turn to chew in front of a camera and crew. The crew told CC that there was a 99% chance she'll be on the show as her story was unique and interesting. I wanted to point at myself and say "Hey! I'm the sister that suggested the whole thing!" But I got camera shy and couldn't think of interesting things to say cept the hot dog tasted great. Actually, it was kinda chewy.... I can't even remember what the duck and foie gras sausage tasted like. The kids loved the duck fat fries though.

An hour later, we're headed home again. Flushed and excited. I spoke to Hank at last month's First Friday at the State Art Museum lawn. Hank's should be featured on the show in Feb or March. Let us know if you see it coming up... cuz I don't have a TV. Thanks!