Comeback Sauce (Jackson, MS, USA, 1930s)
Comeback Sauce: A Southern Classic That Always Brings You Back If you’ve already tried this recipe, you know exactly why it’s called comeback sauce—it’s so… Read More »Comeback Sauce (Jackson, MS, USA, 1930s)
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Chopped Cheese (Harlem, New York City, USA, 1990s)
The Iconic Chopped Cheese Sandwich: A New York Classic If you’ve already tried this dish, you know a chopped cheese sandwich is more than just… Read More »Chopped Cheese (Harlem, New York City, USA, 1990s)
Buckeye Candy (Ohio, USA, 1960s & 1970s)
A Sweet Buckeye History: From Candy to Tradition If you’re new to Buckeye candy, welcome to one of the sweetest tributes to Ohio State tradition.… Read More »Buckeye Candy (Ohio, USA, 1960s & 1970s)
Seattle Hot Dog (1980s/1990s, Seattle, WA, USA)
A Hot Dog with a Twist Seattle is known for seafood, coffee, and grunge music, but it also has its own take on the humble… Read More »Seattle Hot Dog (1980s/1990s, Seattle, WA, USA)
Slaw Dogs (1930s, West Virginia, USA)
Cultural Fusion on a Bun These slaw dogs have a rich cultural heritage in West Virginia. Their origin reflects a fusion of culinary traditions, influenced… Read More »Slaw Dogs (1930s, West Virginia, USA)
Bannock Bread (Indigenous North America)
Bannock (sometimes called frybread) has a presence throughout all of North America and almost every Indigenous nation. The original version of Bannock was believed to… Read More »Bannock Bread (Indigenous North America)
Hotdish (1930, Minnesota, USA)
Hotdish’s name was first coined in a 1930 cookbook by the Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid. While the originating cookbook was Minnesotan, Hotdish is popular throughout… Read More »Hotdish (1930, Minnesota, USA)
Wild Rice Soup (Minnesota, USA)
Did you know Manoomin (the Ojibwe name for Wild Rice) is the only grain indigenous to North America? It grows in the shallow waters of… Read More »Wild Rice Soup (Minnesota, USA)
Fried Cheese Curds (Wisconsin, USA)
Fun Fact: Wisconsin produces over 600 types of cheese (more than double the runner-up state). Learn more about their cheese prowess here. Fried cheese curds… Read More »Fried Cheese Curds (Wisconsin, USA)