Texas Tommy Dogs!
And, some other fun things to have on your radar
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Today has been a day! But, here we are. Please enjoy this week’s newsletter over a cold glass of rosé. Jumping in quickly this week to share some things that I thought you should know about. There is a recipe too for a very good hot dog from a very fun new cookbook by Farideh Sadeghin, aptly entitled The Hot Dog Cookbook! Enjoy!
I stumbled upon Cutter LaKind’s Instagram account and it made me chuckle many times. He’s a singer-songwriter and borders on the line of absurd, but he’s clearly very in the know. Worth a cackle and a follow.
I’m reading Yesteryear, much like everyone else. I like it. I will finish it. I’m not sure exactly how I feel just yet. Anyone else? Side note, but my friend and I tried to explain the plot to her husband who’s not on social media and he really lost the plot.
Speaking of that friend. Paul Yoon is an incredibly beautiful writer who has a book coming out in August. Etna has already been named one of the most anticipated books of the year by Time and the NYT. The book is written from the perspective of an ex-military dog, trying to find his way home. I’m crying already. Please pre-order a copy from Oblong where he’ll be doing an event later this summer. He’s insanely gifted and one of the best humans I know.
She likes short shorts… I ordered a pair of these cotton Uniqlo shorts and I honestly haven’t taken them off since. They are perfect for bopping around town and walking the dog.
I also purchased this Luna Nera cocktail ring for myself to celebrate Better at Home’s publication. I love estate jewelry and this costume piece from Momma’s Eye spoke to me. Every time I wear it, which is often, I’m asked where it’s from. So here you go! I love many of their pieces. I bought this one too to stack with my actual vintage garnet pinky ring.
Wear those rings and eat your hot dog in a grilled Aldi mini naan. Trust me on this one. We’ve been doing it since we’ve lit up the grill for the season. You can thank me later.
Speaking of hot dogs (again), as mentioned above, my friend Farideh Sadeghin just wrote a book called The Hot Dog Cookbook. No better time of year for it to come out! It’s a delightful deep dive into the history of hot dogs complete with recipes from all over the world. It’s very clever (just like her!) and super well designed. Farideh kindly shared her recipe for the Texas Tommy Dog with us. Unlike the name suggests, the dog originates from Pennsylvania, which explains why I grew up eating something similar - my mom is from Allentown! There’s bacon. There’s cheese. Need I say more? It’s delicious.
Also, grab the book! Recipe below…
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Texas Tommy Dogs
Excerpted from The Hot Dog Cookbook by Farideh Sadeghin (Workman Publishing). Copyright © 2026. Illustrations by Workman Publishing.
Sorry, Texans, but the Lone Star State can’t lay claim to this one. Invented in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, in the 1950s, the Texas Tommy features a hot dog split and stuffed with ripped slices of cheese, with the whole thing then wrapped in bacon and sautéed (it’s also sometimes finished with mustard and ketchup). Think of it as a DIY cheese-filled hot dog: the bacon (use regular, not thick-cut) helps to hold it all together and should get perfectly crisp just as the molten cheese is starting to erupt from within.
Makes 8
8 hot dogs
8 slices cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon
8 hot dog buns
Ketchup and mustard for serving.
Cut a slit, lengthwise, in each hot dog, taking care to not slice all the way through them. Working with one dog at a time, break up a slice of cheese and stuff it into the hotdog, then wrap the hot dog in a slice of bacon. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs, cheese, and bacon.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add the hotdogs and cook, rotating as needed, until the bacon is crisp and the cheese is juuuust starting to ooze out, about 6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs, then transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Pan-fry the buns.
To assemble, place a hot dog in each bun, top with ketchup and mustard, and serve.
Have a good rest of your week!
With love,
Colu xx
yayyyyy I LOVE THESE DOGS AND YOU!
love Farideh's book!!! and hot dogs. XO