Their origins may not be American, but it is in America that they evolved from a bat and ball sport into baseball; from sausages eaten with bread into hot dogs: from English tarts into apple pie.

So These Are The Facts, Maybe

• Baseball descended from a bat and ball sport played in England in the mid-18th century.
• Since the sausage is German and the Germans ate their sausages with bread, they are most likely the founding fathers of the hot dog.
• The typical apple pie (apples, sugar and spices baked inside a closed pie shell) descends from 15th century England apple tarts.

Bruce Kraig, Hot Dog Historian Speaks
Char-grilled or boiled? Sauerkraut or chili? Mustard or ketchup? Vienna Beef or Sabrett?

Bruce Kraig recounts the history of the tube steak in his Hot Dog: A Global History, a book packed with tasty facts and recipes. Kraig also reveals the rich history and passionate opinions about this seemingly ordinary food.