As I get older it seems that the simpler things are… the happier I am. I have even got to where there are times I say yes just because it is simpler and takes less energy because most times no requires a sustaining energy that I am lacking… Just keep it simple. When it comes to simple one of my favorite things…and yes it is about food, would be Vienna Wieners. That is what I said!  Take a moment and let that sink in, Wieners…Vienna Winners. What are Vienna Wieners? Well they are for lunch, supper or a quick snack and even breakfast if there is any adventure in you. Roll them around in a fry pan and serve them with your eggs and toast. The American version of Vienna Winners made their way to North America in 1903. We keep this simple by just writing that in parts of Europe back in the day they consisted of pure pork with an edible casing, they were smoked and not always in a can. We should note that in parts of Europe they were made of chicken or turkey because a number of that population could not eat pork for religious reasons. When they were brought over here they were changed as to content and put in a can with a gelatin packing. The following from Wikipedia:  ‘North American Vienna sausages are made similarly to pork wieners, finely ground to a paste consistency and mixed with salt and various spices, then The sausages are stuffed into a long casing, sometimes smoked, always thoroughly cooked. Beginning in the 1950s, the casings were removed. The sausages are cut into short segments for canning and cooking.’

There are just a few companies that make them about four major brands. I don’t go by brand, any can will do but I am particular about the different flavorings preferring the…you got it…the simple original recipe. This folks is as simple as it gets…open the can by pulling on the tab, drain off or if your really into this drink the liquid and then remove the Wieners. There will be seven in the can I don’t know why that number, maybe a law…who knows. It is at this point that Murphy’s Law comes into the picture. You can just turn the can upside down and shake them out, or use a small fork or knife to gig one and pull it up…the Wiener will most likely break apart, forcing you to do a more aggressive gig to remove the rest. After that it is pure pleasure. Roll it in mustard, or any kind of sauce, wrap it in bread or just keep it simple and add a Dr Pepper and three saltine crackers and go at it. Now about that can. That can will go anywhere in any kind of weather, small enough to put in you pants or coat pocket and if you are one of those sneak a snack folks you can eat them anywhere, why just pop the top, drink the liquid and pull em out one at a time with your fingers while hiding behind a barn, tree or walking fast to avoid you wife or Jenny Craig. Life should be simple and fun and sitting in a rocking chair, keeping the rhythm going, holding an open can of wieners and trying to get that first one out…oh also holding onto that Dr Pepper…that is a challenging thing for those of us a little long in the tooth, or in the woke vernacular, Age Challenged. Oh yes, don’t throw that can or lid away, it is small enough to fit most any trash can or public collection bin. Vienna Wieners…Food on The Go…Or Rocking Chair Compatible 

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