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Lately, my evening wanders around the neighborhood have been accompanied by that quintessential summertime fragrance: the backyard bbq. The smell of smoke and charcoal, hotdogs and hamburgers, drifts from block to block, leaving me hungry by the time I return home. And once a craving settles into my mind, it’s hard to let go of until I make and eat it! 

Ever since I watched Antoni Porowski make gourmet hot dogs in the show “Queer Eye,” my normal toppings of brown mustard and relish have felt a little… lackluster. Hot dogs are such a down-to-earth food, amazing at casual bbq’s or when out camping! But it’s awfully fun to take them to a whole other level. In this post, you’ll find recipes for a vegan umami broth that can then act as a marinade to transform carrots into delicious stand-ins for hot dogs. This post combined with yesterday's is very much a “take what you want” kind of situation. I love the carrot dogs with my homemade condiments, but there’s no reason you can’t just stick to the classics on your carrot dog or (if you aren’t vegetarian) dress up a normal hot dog with some fantastic new flavors. Take what you will, the important thing here is to create enjoyable food! Keep in mind, too, that the condiments can be made ahead of time since the flavors continue to mellow and develop in the fridge. 

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