On Sat 15 Jan 2005 12:27:28p, Clay Irving tittered and giggled, and
giggled and tittered, and finally blurted out...

> On 2005-01-15, Christine > wrote:
>
>> My husband received a gift of Bahama Mama Sausages. Apparently they
>> are a Central Ohio tradition. Anybody know anything about them?
>>
>> Any info, recipes greatly appreciated.
>
> Google "Bahama Mama Sausages" gives:
>
> Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus in Columbus, OH
> Bahama Mama "The Original" 9.25
> Our famous beef and pork, hickory-smoked sausage deliciously spiced
> with our secret seasoning, stuffed in old world natural casing links.
> Awarded Columbus Monthly "10 Best Entrees".
>
> http://www.schmidthaus.com/menu.htm
>
> Another Web site describes Schmidt's Bahama Mama sausage as:
>
> The Bahama Mama is their version of an adult wiener - coarse ground
> beef and pork in a natural casing, hickory smoked, and on the hot
> side. Served on a New England style top split hot dog bun.
> Exceptional.
>
> http://www.hollyeats.com/Schmidts.htm

When we lived in the Cleveland area, a trip down to Schmidt's Sausage Haus
in Columbus was a must at least several times a year. Their sausages are
wonderful, as are their breaded pork cutlet and locally brewed beers served
in huge icy glass steins. They also have a wonderful appetizer and salad
bar (I don't ordinarily like salad bars in restaurants).

Schmuidt's began as a packing house in 1886 and ventured into the
restaurant business in 1920. They are located in German Village, an
historical district adjacent to downtown Columbus where visitors can
meander through the streets of historical homes and enjoy the many
wonderful shops and restaurants.

I miss going there!

Wayne

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