Gastro
Molcajete
The Mesoamerican mortar and pestle has been made, and used, the same way for thousands of years.
Foods Sarah Finley Has Tried
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Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Sweets
Necco Wafers
Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.
Drinks
Coca-Cola and Peanuts
This traditional Southern pairing captures sweet and salty in a single bottle.
Prepared Foods
The Horseshoe
The original “nails” have disappeared from this cheese-smothered, horseshoe-shaped ham dish.
Drinks
Vernors Ginger Soda
The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.
Drinks
Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale
Birmingham's sinus-clearing soda was a popular way to enhance bootlegged hooch during Prohibition.
Food Festivals
RC-MoonPie Festival
Every year, one tiny Tennessee town celebrates this sugary Southern duo.
Prepared Foods
Ham Salad
This retro sandwich filling was once a convenient, comforting funeral food.
