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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: Clam Chowder
Let’s not fight the battle of clam chowders here. Most Americans outside of New England know of basically two variations on...
Read MoreFood: McDonald's French Fries
(Originally posted March 31, 2009) So I decided to start a new blog devoted to chronicling the little things that are special about...
Read MoreFood: Pumpkin Pie
It’s the official dessert of Thanksgiving. You could say the same for Christmas. And while we may not think of it at other...
Read MoreFood: Best Hamburgers (1)
As much as I’d like to, I can’t get to every restaurant in the country and make this evaluation myself. But if you go to...
Read MoreKid Stuff: Animal Crackers
The first cookies baked in the shape of animals came from the kitchens of Stauffer’s Biscuit Company in York, Pennsylvania...
Read MoreFood: Bucket of Chicken
Here’s a fascinating bit of trivia. The famous Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket was invented (if that’s the right word) by...
Read MoreFood: Chili
When the calendar gets deep into fall and winter, almost nothing tastes better than a steaming hot bowl of chili. Now, what goes in...
Read MoreFood: Peter Luger Steak House
There are lots of world-class steak houses in New York City. Some are new and innovative, such as The Strip House and BLT Prime....
Read MoreFood: Smithfield Ham
Let’s start off by admitting that Smithfield Ham isn’t for everyone. These hams are dry salt-cured, slow hickory-smoked, and...
Read MoreFood: Vermont Maple Syrup
It’s a Saturday morning, and you’ve awakened with visions of pancakes in your head. Doesn’t take that long to prepare the...
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