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Perhaps nowhere is America’s melting pot heritage more obvious than in our food. Visit Gullah Restaurant near Charleston for authentic low country cuisine. Head up to Maine to savor the freshest lobster possible. From breakfast to a midnight snack, we’ll help you enjoy a taste of America.
Food: Barbecue
First, I appeal for calm. Nothing stirs the passions, especially among Southerners, quite like a discussion of which kind of barbecue sauce...
Read MoreFood: Starbucks Frappuccino
It’s now summer. The temperature flirts with 90 most days. And just when you think you’ll melt into a little puddle of blog...
Read MoreFood: Heinz Ketchup
Actually, I had something different planned for today’s post. Then I typed “No. 57” in the subject line…and the...
Read MoreFood: Patsy's Pizza
The American pizza community is basically divided into three camps. First, those who like thin crust pizza (let’s call them the...
Read MoreFood: Pop Tarts
In honor of the 50th entry in this esteemed list, we add a cultural icon nonpareil: Pop Tarts. I know what every Pop Tarts lover thinks of...
Read MoreFood: Oreo
This isn’t about Double Stuf. Or Milk Chocolate Covered. Or Cakesters. No, friends, this is about the classic, unbeatable, try not to...
Read MoreFood: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme, originally uploaded by Scott Ableman. Supposedly, out there in America, there’s a big debate going on. Do you prefer...
Read MoreFood: Whitman’s Sampler
I know, I know…someone already took the great dark chocolate ones , and you never get the chocolate-covered cherry (the “cherry...
Read MoreFood: Mrs. Rowe's Pies
Okay, I realize this is way off the radar for most of you. It could go under the heading of “Roadside Food,” because Mrs....
Read MoreAmericana: Girl Scout Cookies
They’re inescapable. Your niece sells them. They’re outside the local Kroger. Your coworker is selling them for her kid. So you...
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