A brewski and a few hot dogs

I never thought I would be saying this, but hurray for Jeb Bush. OK, now I can be damned to hell for all eternity.

Bush signed the "doggie dining" bill this week allowing dogs to dine al fresco with their caretakers in Florida.

Bush added that the law would allow dogs and their owners to "have a brewski together, have a hot dog together or whatever they want outdoors."

A brewski and a hot dog? Do most people who go out to eat in Florida order a brewski and a hot dog? Might I suggest a cup of Joe and a box of Ho Hos for desert, madam?

According to Epicurious, the online magazine of culinary delights, every hot dog indeed has its day. In 2004, hot dogs were featured in America's Best Eats.

"Hot dogs are the most varied food group in the nation. Every region, every city, has its own particular way of cooking, dressing, and serving the all-American meal-in-a-bun," say Janet and Michael Stern who did the research.

Bet you didn't know that July was national hot dog month. Or that you could make these mouth watering recipes yourself; Hearty Hot Dog Soup, Spanish Hot Dogs and Rice, Cheddar Stuffed Franks in Buns, Hot Dogs Revisited, Hot Dog Surprise (isn't that redundant), and my favorite - the great French-American tradition - Hot Dog Provincale (which includes a clove of garlic, salt, pepper, onions, a touch of southern French romance, and of course a hot dog)

I guess that would account for why 60% of Florida adults are overweight or obese, according to the CDC. Lets hope their doggie compatriots don't follow the same trend.

New York, who ranks #1 for retail sales of hot dogs according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, remains far behind Florida in its doggie legislation. Our canine companions are literally kicked to the curb when caught within site of a restaurant by panicky restauranteurs fearful of outrageous fines.

So come on liberal NY, get with the program and follow the Bushes. You don't want to lose any more anti-terrorism funding.