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Metis Dog | A hotdog wrapped in good ol' bannock

I can't say that I'm an actual fan of hotdogs, save for "Hotdog Day" in elementary school. I always ordered one hotdog with mustard and an orange drink. The hotdog came wrapped in a yellow napkin to signify it was adorned with mustard, whereas the plain hotdogs came wrapped in a white napkin. In Gr. 1, I thought this was a genius organization. What? I'm a Capricorn, dammit.

Then sometime in Grade 7 I learned about what goes into the making of a hotdog wiener, and I could no longer stomach hotdogs. That is until Vancouver became home to the Japadog (and the Tandoori Tikka Dog with butter-fried onions and tandoori paste - the likes I have yet to try), as well as the newest addition to the ethnic-fusion hotdog family -- the Metis Dog.

If you happen to come across Lisa St. Goddard's booth Sweet Grass Grill at a local farmers' market, you'll be instantly lured in by her wild boar and bison hotdogs, cinnamon-sugar bannock (fry bread - which I love because they taste like big versions of those mini donuts you get at the PNE!), and of course, the Metis Dog ($4.00).

The Metis Dog stats: pillowy and warm bannock (fry bread, sans cinnamon sugar) wrapped around a grilled hotdog, topped with sauteed onions and homemade corn relish.

I must confess...I ordered a Metis Dog but ate it in one sitting before I realized I should've taken a photo because it is a glorious thing to behold.

And heed Lisa's advice when she warns you: "Watch out, it's a bit messy!" Grab a handful of napkins, or you'll be tempted to lick off the remnants which may or may not be the most sanitary thing you could do...unless it's done in the privacy of your car. Er, you know, I'm just saying...

MORE: Metis Dog & Sweet Grass Grill Times/Locations @ Eat Local | Lisa St Goddard's photo credit by Jamila @ Royal City's Farmers' Market | Who are the METIS people?