Foods educatorclaire Has Tried

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.

This varietal of rice is so good that it's compared to ice cream.

A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.

Colonial Gatorade made from vinegar and molasses is back in style.

New Haven's signature pie combines staples from Rhode Island and Naples.

This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.

Twist your way to hot chocolate perfection with this wooden whisk.

A casserole of cheesy, corn flake–topped tubers offers comfort to Mormons in mourning.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.

A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.

This dessert island is known for its refined layer cakes.

Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.

In Alabama, smoked meat gets dressed up in white.

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

This phallic, giant clam is the culinary crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest.

Roadside vendors in the Deep South soften fresh goobers with bubbling brine.

This cocktail is a New York City summertime staple, albeit an illegal one.

A crispy cookie from South Carolina, first introduced during the slave trade.

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

Take a bite out of this apple to reveal its pink interior.

Reach peak Americana with these deep-fried balls of Coca-Cola.

This bird comes with a brew inside.

It’s only fitting that a racehorse named after this Kentucky stew won the state’s signature Derby.