Just got home, thanks for the comments from you all. Once again, you folks prove why we do this every year. The taste is a great event with good neighborhood food, and having fun with friends tasting different dishes (that's the LTH way, right?)
David,
I cook the bologna both ways, as there are some who prefer the well done characteristics of a scored sandwich. My Uncle who started this stand would say that is a travesty to score it, and that the best fried bologna had a tiny cut in the middle, allowing it to deflate only slightly. I have done both, and it is truly a personal preference. I will say that 10% maybe were the "give me a scorched one" crowd, which is fine by me, the customer is always right.I was never a believer in having onions as a kid, but after suggestions from our customers we added them, and now I will eat one, or many without them, but I prefer the onions.
I know this was on another section of the board, but did anyone try the gyro, I thought it was good, and a good portion for $2. They served it with a yogurt based tzatziki sauce. No tomato or onions, but hey.
As for the other comments, The Village of MP has all public safety agencies on duty that weekend. You should have also noticed mutual aid companies from Markham, Palos, and a few others. The Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Public Safety Chief all do a good job, obviously you noted the presence. As for the cop stops by my stand, I worked there for a number of years, and they are all good enough to stop by and say hello, and get a sandwich. I would also proffer that they are gourmands who know where to find the best food.
Anyway, I am going to take a day off tomorrow, and enjoy some rest after a long weekend. My family and I truly appreciate the kind words and the stories that we shared with our customers about how and when they used to have this sandwich, and that they enjoyed it. The fried bologna maidens, my wife and mother included, always enjoy talking to everyone. A dish prepared and enjoyed by others brings great satisfaction.
There's always room for fried bologna. - d4v3