July is National Hot Dog Month and in honor of that (plus the fact that lots of folks have hot dogs on their minds around July 4th), we’re giving away Applegate Super Natural Hot Dog prize packs (a $120 value) to five lucky Appetite for Health readers! Get the entry info, below…
If you’ve got plans to fire up the grill and throw on a few dogs over the Fourth of July, now might be a good time to investigate exactly what’s in the hot dogs you typically purchase. That’s it, go ahead and look at the label; I’ll wait….. Ok, if you’re not pleased with what you saw on that label, consider making an informed hot dog purchase next time. There are options out there—you don’t have to settle for hot dogs that are filled with fillers and unpronounceable ingredients, meat of questionable quality, or huge amounts of sodium and fat.
And, while we’d never be ones to suggest that eating hot dogs every day is the most healthful way to eat, we will suggest that when you do want to have a hot dog, it’s a good idea to choose wisely. Applegate Farms just launched www.whatsinyourhotdog.com, where folks can check out info about hot dogs and their ingredients, and watch some pretty funny videos on the subject, too! Applegate is proud of their hot dog pedigree: their dogs are made from animals that were never given antibiotics or hormones, and boast a simple ingredient list. Their hot dogs also have about half the calories and fat of most conventional dogs (and less sodium).
Want to win one of five Applegate Super Natural Hot Dog prize packs (each a $120 value)? Here’s what you’ll get if you win:
- 5 coupons (with a $10 value each) to purchase Applegate products
- An Applegate “I Love Meat” t-shirt
- Applegate cooler tote
- Applegate baseball cap
- A copy of Farm Anatomy, by Julia Rothman
To enter to win an Applegate hot dog prize pack, “Like” AFH on Facebook and “Like” Applegate’s Facebook page, www.whatsinyourhotdog.com. Then, in the comment section below, tell us what you like best about eating hot dogs in the summertime. Enter by midnight on July 4th, pls. Good luck, and happy July 4th!
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I love eating hot dogs in the summertime because it’s fast to make and easy to eat. It doesn’t get too hot like soup and it’s not tasteless like salads. I love that I can put a lot of condiments on it like ketchup, mustard, relish, and jalapenos. I can eat it alone or with a bun. And it tastes so good grilled and summertime is the best time to have grill and have a party in the backyard.
There’s hotdogs – and there’s Applegate Farms hotdogs. I like to know what is in my hotdogs and if it is healthful. Applegate answers that question.
What I love best about eating hotdogs in the Summer is that they are quick and easy and with all the toppings available they never get boring!
I like having hot dogs in the summer because it’s a super easy thing to make and everyone likes them. The kids and I actually had Applegate hot dogs for dinner tonight. phathui5@hotmail.com
My family loves hot dogs on the grill in the summer and Applegate is the BEST!
I like hot dogs in the summer because they taste great grilled, they require no utensils, kids love them, I could go on and on. Needless to say we go through tons of hot dogs all year round, but for some reason they taste better in the summer
The best thing about eating hot dogs in the summer is that it brings back lots of childhood memories. My family always grilled out in the summertime when I was a child. Eating hot dogs brings back tons of memories of my life. Hopefully my kids will be able to eat hot dogs when they are older and bring up memories of their childhoods.
Great giveaway! Thank you for hosting. Good luck everyone.
Best thing about eating dogs in summer is that it is not winter!
Hot dogs are perfect in the summer because they are easy to eat while camping and they are so versatile! Yum Yum!!!
Hot dogs are quick to prepare and don’t heat up the kitchen. I love that Applegate products have no unnecessary ingredients and the farm animals are humanely raised- that is important to me. That is what I like best about eating Applegate hot dogs in the summertime! In fact, there is a package of Applegate natural beef hot dogs in my fridge right now!
I like you both! when I was a kid, we had a pool & would swim daily. ab least 3 days of the week, my grandmother would have hot dogs waiting for us when we got out. the best thing about eating a dog in the summer is going back to those memories of eating one with my cousins, still in our suits and wrapped in towels.
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I love hotdogs during the summertime because they require little to no prep work, and everyone loves them. They’re delish!
It wouldn’t be summer without Hot Dogs,, hot off the grill,, on a bun with mustard,,maybe add some onions, relish,, whatever else,,baked beans,, corn on the cob,,the Perfect Summer meal,, just like I ate as a child !!
Loved a great dog as a kid!!! Whether it was at a baseball game or at our backyard family BBQs…brings back so many memories of summers growing up. As an adult, though, after learning about processing and chemicals I would never eat or serve my family a commercial hot dog. I actually commented on your recent post about the different hot dog brands wondering why Applegate Farms brand wasn’t on your list because they are so tasty. This is wonderful!! Now I feel so much better knowing this brand is AFH approved!! Thanks : )
Hot dogs are great in the summertime! I love grilled hot dogs and my niece loves overgrilled ones. They are easy to make and child friendly. You can add lots of things to them too! Happy 4th!
I love hot dogs all year long, but there is something about standing on the sidewalk in front of your favorite cart with the warm sun in your eyes, the relish and mustard dripping off the bun………I am a transplanted New Yorker who is always at odds to find a place that sells dogs the “real” way, with mustard, relish, onions, and of course, SAURKRAUT! Did I spell that right? If I can’t get to New York, I hit the cart at Home Depot in Hollywood. Eating a hot dog standing is the only time my brain stops running in circles and I lose myself in the moment of my favorite pasttime………..eating a hot dog, all by myself.
I like it in the summer time because it’s a great way to whip up lunch or dinner and spend most of the time with family and friends.
I love eating hot dogs because it brings back so many happy childhood memories!! I like both on FB!
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whats best is they are easy to cook on the grill- not too filling- just right and taste oh so yummy…there are so many ways to top but truly a great hotdog needs only one thing great taste- who needs buns- just stab on fork and munch- fingers crossed for this one
The best part of my summertime hotdogs is my mom’s homemade relish on top. I am so spoiled I can not even eat store bought sweet relish.
I love hotdogs in the summer! Such a fast and easy dinner. My son loves hotdogs almost as much as his Daddy and Grandpa!
I like organic safe hotdogs grilled over an open fire with a local bakery rye brat bun.
i love when they get a little char on them (not too much) and split open, perfect for holding more homemade chili!
The best part about summertime hot dogs? Eating them outside and enjoying the weather. Not needing a plate for them; having just a bit of char-grilled on the outside, and the inside splits open – perfect cooking. Always able to make a side of anything to go with it – cold fruit, or a warm piece of corn!
Hot dogs are just part of summer – it was always when we would grill them when I was a child, and eat them on the outside patio.
I love that they are something my whole family can enjoy together. All ages love them!
I enjoy eating hotdogs in the summer time because it takes me back to my childhood and camping with my family.
The best thing about eating hot dogs in the summertime is that it can be done outdoors on the grill, so I don’t have to heat up the kitchen by cooking during some of the hot summer days, like we are having now, with temps over 100 for the past four days! They are great to have out by the pool, and great finger food w/ no utensils required
I love not only eating hot dogs but grilling them outdoors and finding creative ways to top them — cheeses, condiments, special buns, etc. Yum!
these would be good in family recipe. cut diagonaly and brown in small amount of olive oil. add ketchup and a-1 sauce and simmer. serve over mashed potatoes. known as curlies in our home.
cooking the dogs in the fire pit is our favorite summertime way to eat hot dogs!
Hotdogs over and open flame, perfect for summer time with the kids and friends. Of course they have to followed by somore’s.
In the Summer I love to serve my family hot dogs because they are delicious and fast on the grill and my children’s favorite summer food and I would love to try Applegate Hotdogs because it would be a healthier way of enjoying my family’s favorite food
I love bbq’d hot dogs, with my homemade green tomato relish that I make. We crave hotdogs just for the relish.
We love hot dogs on the grill or cooked on the stove. I dont have to heat the oven and the house. Plus they can be changed up so many different ways!
What I like best about eating hot dogs in the summer time is that they are a quick, easy, kid-friendly food. They require little preparation, and CAN be a nutritious choice. I would love to try Applegate hotdogs because I am always looking for easy ways to raise the nutritional value of those classic comfort foods!
i would love to try applegate hotdogs,nothing taste better than hotdogs cooked on the grill
I like eating hot dogs in the summer or anytime. In the summer it’s fun to have a cookout and have a good time with friends.
love that they taste good grilled, are all natural, and a quick meal!
I love hot dogs in the Summer because they are good, they are fast and easy to prepare and they don’t heat up the kitchen. Would love to try Applegate’s hot dogs, would be a healthier version of one of our favorite foods for my family! Thank you for the chance!!
i love eating hot dogs in the summer because that usually means i am having a cook out with my family. i love my family so much! especially my nieces and nephews!
Hot dogs are the one food that make you feel like a kid again every time you eat them! Summertime makes me nostalgic and it’s not officially summertime until I’ve had a hot dog!
I like everything about eating hotdogs in the summer time. I like grilling them on the BBQ, biting into them and the taste in my mouth. Hotdogs are just a part of summer, esp BBQ’s and kids.
There is NOTHING better than eating Applegate hotdogs fresh off the grill!I love the smokey,mouthwatering,natural taste!DELISH!Thank you for the chance
I like both sites on Facebook (Steph E.) and I like hotdogs in the summertime because they are easy and delicious.
Hot dogs area a quick, easy meal in the summer.
I liked both FB pages! I love hot dogs in the summer because they are quick to make and don’t heat up the kitchen … they are the best right from the grill outside!
I Like AFH on Facebook and Applegate Farms Facebook page.
I love hotdogs on the grill in the summer because they are easy to make and everyone enjoys eating them.
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Love my hotdogs. Add a little chili and coleslaw and onion, best hillbilly dogs you will ever eat.
Eating hot dogs grilled on the bbq is a quintessential summertime activity.
My kids are the ones that like hot dogs and I try to feed them with better options.
Hot dogs are just so nostalgic from when I was a kid. They have a great flavor and are just plain fun to gobble up. My daughter loves em with ketchup but I think it has to be mustard all the way!!! Fun to argue about the right way to eat them , or whether to boil or grill (grill). Hope to win some as we really like good hot dogs in our house!
I love hot dogs. The first grilled hot dog is the kickoff to the summer season.
I like both…I love hotdogs year round, but I love the grilled ones in summer with cool coleslaw..yum!
My favorite thing about eating quality hot dogs in the summer is having the grill going and a meal accompanied with other organic goodies!
The thing that I like best about eating hot dogs in the summertime is that it’s quick and easy!
I absolutely love grilling hot dogs with my family as we hang out in the backyard. We line up every kind of hot dog topping we can think of, and we have a topping bar. We have onions, mustard, ketchup, relish, chili, mushroom, peppers, salsa, and much, much more. It’s always fun to see what the kids choose for their dogs.
The best thing is that it doesn’t take a lot of time to make and, if done right, can be a part of a balanced diet.
It gives me an excuse to fire up the grill! What could be better than that?
I love eating hot dogs on the grill during the summer! They are easy to make and the kids love them! One of the very few foods that they all like!
One thing I love about eating hot dogs in the summertime – especially grilled on an open campfire – reminds me of when I was a kid.
I love hot dogs in the summer because they are easy for the kids to grab and eat outside without worrying about forks and plates. (bonus for me: no cleanup!)
We love hotdogs here. Easy to cook and serve. No need to stand over a hot stove in the blistering heat of the summer (or really, anytime of year). Hotdogs are one of the little ones favorite foods.
Its a quick tasty meal that I love to serve poolside in my backyard and adults and kids love them!
easy quick great tasting!
Hot dogs in Summer brings me back to my childhood!
Hot dogs in the summertime is a must-have because they’re easy to make, easy to serve, and easy to eat – all without making a huge mess of dishes or making the kitchen HOT!
I love eating hit dogs because it brings my whole family together!!
Such an easy way to feed the family in the summertime…and the kids love it
My family and I love grilling hot dogs by the pool for a summer treat!! I’ve never tried Applegate hot dogs, but would love to see what they are all about!
hot dogs on the grill!!!!!! best taste of summer
I love using the grill to cook hot dogs in the summer. It doesn’t heat up the house and taste delicious.
Love eating grilled hot dogs in the summer. Their fast to make, taste great and don’t leave me with lots of dishes to clean.
What I love about eating hot dogs in the summer the best is that you can put different things on them-slaw, ketchup, mustard, slaw, onions-they are always a hit at a cookout!
I love the convenience of hot dogs in the summer. If we want to grill hot dogs are an easy and fast dinner. Or if we want to make them on the stovetop we can do that conveniently as well. That helps out with faster dinners during our busy summer.
I like AFH and Applegate farm on facebook and I love hotdogs in the summer bc they are easy to make and everyone enjoys them. You can also get very creative with the toppings and cater to the more fancy and scrutinous palates or keep it simple for those who like a classic.
I love eating hot dogs, they are quick, easy, tasty and can be even healthy if you pick the right ones.
I love eating hot dogs in the summertime because they are don’t take much time to prep and it’s a great way to get out of using the oven!
Easy to grill and yummy to eat.
I love eating hot dogs because they remind me of when I was a kid. My family had to stretch a teacher’s salary to feed five, and hot dogs were a part of our “hurry up and fix dinner everybody has to be somewhere and we all brought a friend home” meal plan. It was easy to throw another dog on the grill or in the skillet when my brothers and sisters showed up with a gaggle of friends in tow. It always felt like a little holiday when we got to celebrate with one of my favorite treats. My Dad really loved them too.
I also think that judging on the super popularity of hot dogs that Americans will be grilling up about 73 million on the Fourth of July and double that if you count the whole weekend of festivities! Thanks for the chance to win. I get so excited when I see you all post a new contest!
Hot dogs are a great easy meal for summer, but we need a top quality dog like Applegate!
I like eating hotdogs in the summer because they are an easy, quick filling meal. plus you can add all sorts of different condiments and make them you own. The kiddo love it.
It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without grilling hotdogs! They’re simple, and everyone can top them any way they please. Approximately 155 million will be consumed!
200million!
i just really love hot dogs.. in the summertime i love to grille them and then make a nice selection of healthy sides to go with it. my kids will usually eat anything served next to a hot dog.. so we usually will have some corn, grilled zucchini, salad, a light pasta salad, corn salad, fresh verggies cut up.. all kinds of stuff. i like to mix it up each time so no one gets bored of one thing.
Hot dogs are so versatile in the summer time. They can quickly be heated on the stove for a meal that doesn’t heat up the house. But, best of all they can be grilled or better yet…put on a stick and cooked over a bon fire or fire pit.
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Tome it’s fun food.You can put anything on top and the kids always love them!
To me it’s fun food.You can put anything on top and the kids always love them!
I like how convient and fun they are, but mostly these days what i like is I have a 2 year who is a vegetarian by choice, however we have told her it is a posicle and now she will eat it. lol, so fun to watch her eat her hot dog sitting in her child sized adirondack chair.
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I like hot dogs in the summer the most because they are so easy and filling. I don’t cook as much in the summer–it’s too hot.
The best thing about hot dogs is that they taste so great at a picnic our BBQ, or a grill! Good times.
Hot dogs are traditional and delicious favorites. Good anytime of the year!
I love good hot dogs any time, but on the grill is my number 1 pick
I love watching the kids eat hot dogs in the summer! Best Memories as a kid! You can have the whole neighborhood over for hot dogs without busting the budget!
Summer is not summer withour hotdogs. Want something quick to cook grab that dog and throw it on the grill. A meal you can’t do without. Love ‘em.
healthy dogs. great!
Hot Dogs are the perfect summer food. They’re quick, portable, easy to cook, and you can put pretty much anything on them!
Hotdogs are good yr round. They’re perfect grilled, boiled, baked, fried, steamed & nuked. They’re good hot or cold. Eating them in the summertime during a baseball game, camping sitting by a fire or even out in my backyard, anytime is a good time for a hotdog! Topped with relish, onions, ketchup, mustard & tomatoes. Yummmm!
I love eating hot dogs in the summer time and frankly anytime,
because it is the American thing to do! =)
I love eating hotdogs in the summer.It reminds me when I was alot younger sharing all those fun and happy family memories. I think its a really awesome comfort food to share with your loved ones.
I love eating hotdogs anytime of year they are so easy and filling. But what makes them the best in the summer is they are fast to make for my family. I love that there is so many ways to eat them on bread, bun, plain etc the list goes on. My favorite is grilling them for awhile and letting them get juicy and delicious. Plus, is they are super easy to cook you do not even have to worry about heating the temperature in the summer. With heat being the way it is we do not need to help it haha. Yum. This makes me want to make a hot dog down…wish i had some. Hint Hint
Hot dogs and summer…..kind of synonymous. The hot dog remains, but through the years the toppings change. As a kid – ketchup. As a teen – we’ll try mustard. As a young adult – chili all the way. Adult – better grade hot dogs, whole wheat buns, and fresh onions from the garden. Can’t wait to see what the next phase is, but the hot dog will ALWAYS remain!!
With 4 boys we go through a lot of hot dogs! We love to roast them over the bonfire in our backyard. We actually have bonfires all year long. Summer bonfires are so fun because after we get a little toasty from the heat we’ll go cool off with a dip in the pool. There is nothing better than roasting a hot dog and good conversation around the fire. Of course you always have to end it with a roasted marshmallow to make a good bonfire complete.
Hot dogs can be boiled, roasted, grilled, cooked over a bonfire, cut up in beans or sauerkraut, in a bun or not in a bun, etc, etc. They can be topped with just about anything – ketchup, mustard, spicy mustard, relish, pickles, onions, kraut, slaw, coney sauce, etc, etc. What other food is so versatile?? And no matter how they are cooked, served or topped they are always delicious!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!
Reading all the posts is making me hungry! Thanks so much for your comments. Hard to choose from all the comments just 5 winners! Hope you all had a great 4th of July celebration!
I will be sending a personal email to tell the winners how to claim their prize.
The winners are: Kathy, M. Frenz, Heather A, Anne M., and Joe G.!!
Thanks!
-Kit