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Chrissy Teigen couldn't shake one particular craving

Published Time: 20.07.2024 - 15:31:17 Modified Time: 20.07.2024 - 15:31:17

Chrissy Teigen couldn't shake one particular craving.

In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE tied to her Cravings by Chrissy Teigen line, the model and cookbook author, 38, also opened up about one food she had been dying to eat recently ahead of a trip to Chicago.

Detailing that she was traveling to the city to participate in an EEEEEATSCON event, which took place on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, Teigen said, "I've been craving a hot dog for probably six weeks now."

"I have been putting off making one, because I'm dying to just eat the perfect Chicago dog," she added.

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According to Teigen, she had been "really dying" for a perfect version of the meaty meal, so much so that she even held out on making one for herself.

"I wanted a hot dog for so long. I didn't even have one on the Fourth of July or anything, because I'm waiting for this Chicago hot dog," she explained. "I want it to be worth it."

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f I had a hot dog like a week ago, and it was just OK, it would just bum me out," continued the mother of four — who shares daughtersLuna SimoneandEsti Maxine, plus sonsMiles TheodoreandWren Alexander with husband John Legend.

Further detailing her then-upcoming trip to the Windy City, Teigen said, "I'm going to have a great hot dog there. It's been on the forefront of my mind for weeks now."

Teigen told PEOPLE that there are also some other foods she is obsessing over — including those from her namesake line.

Pointing to her Cravings Chili Duo, which she worked on in collaboration with Momofuku's David Chang, the star said, "It's so delicious."

"It's the perfect pairing, because ours is like the smoky chipotle with this beautiful crispiness to it, and Dave's is this hot honey. So you get the sweetness out of it," she continued. "They're great on their own, but they're even better together."

Also giving a shoutout to her best-selling Buttermilk Mochi Pancake and Waffle Mix, Teigen said, "People are loving them more and more and more. Once they discover our mix, they see how much better it is than everything else that's offered out there."