It's a sin.

Pen&Ink and watercolor on Pentalic Watercolor Journal 7" x 10"

When I came to live to the United States, I learned cultural differences are important to catch on and one does better do it rapidly. Did you know that it is almost a sin to put ketchup on a hot dog in Chicago? Rather fresh tomato is the way to go. You can put almost anything on a hot dog, I have to say here they are very creative gastronomically, just look at the menu sign, and that is just to begin with. The cultural heritage and influence of immigrants from so many countries makes this country so unique, it is what makes this country known for world wide. Did you know what is missing here? My mom's style hot dog, picture this: a bun lightly toasted with butter and mayo, a steamy hot dog topped with mustard, ketchup (yeah, we do that), bacon, fresh diced tomato and onion and pickled jalapeno pepper. Boom! Now the menu is complete!