Foods aeholmquist Has Tried

It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.

The prosperous Southern California date industry produces delicious milkshakes.

A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.

The cornmeal patty that Rhode Islanders eat morning, noon, and night.

Made of candy and Cool Whip, this “salad” is a mainstay at Midwestern potlucks.

Fluffy, crispy, and large enough to share, it's no ordinary pancake.

This beef patty oozes cheese from within.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!

This cosmic-colored flavor is a Midwestern mystery.

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

Smells like lavender, tastes like lemon rind, looks like a gnarled claw fresh from your nightmares. 

One of the world's least-loved liquors calls Chicago home.

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.