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The 2 Foot Sausage Challenge

July 10, 2014

With hundreds of foods assaulting your senses at the Calgary Stampede, it is impossible to not over indulge.

Recently, via Twitter I noticed The Calgary Herald’s Food Writer, Gwendolyn Richards tweet out that she was taking on food challenges for a story.

And so I suggested;

The 2 Foot Sausage!

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My tweet challenge was heard, but she wasn’t going to go it alone. In response she tweeted back, “You and me, Lady & the Tramp style!”

I couldn’t resist!

Bigger than a baby, this 2 foot doozy starts at $18 and depending on the toppings you choose can sky rocket as high as $34.

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Deciding on grilled onions and ketchup, (and a little mustard on my side), we were off to the races.

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Like two prized ponies, we were seeking victory.

But one bite in, the overwhelmingly dry 2 foot baguette had us choking and hysterically laughing!

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Even the buttery grilled onions, sauces and greasy sausage weren’t enough to soften the bun!

Barley edible, we were only able to make a 3″ dent on each side.

We had failed our challenge and were left with the hot sausage breath of defeat.

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Regardless, it was a fun day at the Calgary Stampede where we burned more calories laughing than we even ate.

And yes, there is a video!

Thanks for the memories Gwendolyn!

Mr.Fab 2 foot

Looking forward to reading your comments!