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Jul 23
Hot Dog & Sausage Day
The Sausage Machine
Other Scottish Country Dances for this Day
Today's Musings, History & Folklore
As they say, you don't want to know how the sausage is made—an idiom meaning not to look too closely at the messy process behind a finished product. But in the case of this lively 32-bar reel for four couples, attributed to Ian Brockbank, the dance instructions reveal nothing more sinister than the promise of happy dancing!
This delightfully named dance even includes a playful "sausage-making" figure, where all four couples form connected arches before winding crazily through the set, creating a wonderfully sausage-like effect.
Sausages themselves are among the world's most beloved comfort foods, with every region proudly claiming its own specialty!
Cumberland sausage, from the historic county of Cumberland in northwest England, is famous for its distinctive coiled shape and robust seasoning of black and white pepper, herbs, and spices.
Lincolnshire sausage is coarsely ground and generously flavored with fragrant sage, giving it a fresh, aromatic taste that has made it one of England's best-loved regional sausages.
Newmarket sausage, from Suffolk, combines pork, breadcrumbs, white pepper, and nutmeg, creating a subtly sweet and delicately spiced flavor.
Gloucester sausage is traditionally made from Gloucester Old Spot pork and seasoned with sage, mace, and nutmeg, producing a rich, savory sausage with a distinctive regional character.
Oxford sausage, whose history dates back to the 18th century, combines pork and veal with lemon and thyme, resulting in a lighter, zestier flavor than many of its cousins.
Scotland contributes the famous Stornoway black pudding from the Isle of Lewis. This renowned blood sausage is made with oatmeal, suet, and blood, giving it a rich, savory flavor and crumbly texture!
And, of course, there's the classic American hot dog, popularized in a bun at New York's Coney Island during the late 19th century and now a summertime favorite around the world.
Hungry yet? Pass the mustard... and let's dance! 🕺 💃 🤎 💛 🤎 🌭🌭🌭 🤪
"Never ask how the sausage is made!"
The Sausage Machine
Do you like sausages and hotdogs? The myriad of choices are stunning!
Here's just a small sample!
Germany
Bratwurst: Fresh sausage made from pork and veal, often seasoned with ginger, nutmeg, and caraway.
Weisswurst: Bavarian white sausage made from veal and pork back bacon, flavored with parsley, lemon, mace, onions, ginger, and cardamom.
Italy
Salsiccia: Fresh pork sausage seasoned with fennel, pepper, and sometimes wine.
Cotechino: Large, rich sausage made from pork, fatback, and pork rind, traditionally boiled and served with lentils.
Spain
Chorizo: Spicy sausage made from pork, paprika, and garlic, which can be smoked or unsmoked, sweet or spicy.
Morcilla: Blood sausage made with pork blood, rice, onions, and spices.
France
Andouille: Smoked sausage made from pork chitterlings, tripe, and seasoned with garlic, wine, and pepper.
Boudin Blanc: White sausage made from pork, chicken, or veal, and often includes milk and bread.
United Kingdom
Cumberland Sausage: Coiled pork sausage from Cumbria, seasoned with pepper, herbs, and spices.
Black Pudding: Blood sausage made from pork blood, fat, oatmeal, and barley.
Poland
Kielbasa: Generic term for a variety of Polish sausages, typically made from pork and flavored with garlic, marjoram, and pepper.
Kaszanka: Blood sausage made from pork blood, liver, and buckwheat or barley.
Americas
United States
Hot Dog: Sausage made from beef or pork, finely ground and seasoned, often smoked.
Andouille (Cajun): Spicy, smoked sausage made from pork, originating from Louisiana’s Cajun cuisine.
Mexico
Chorizo: Similar to Spanish chorizo but usually fresh rather than cured, made from pork and spiced with chili peppers, garlic, and vinegar.
Longaniza: Longer, spicier sausage compared to chorizo, made from pork and flavored with various spices.
Brazil
Linguiça: Smoked pork sausage seasoned with garlic, paprika, and other spices.
Calabresa: Spicy sausage made from pork, often used in pizzas and stews.
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