Foods pwinningham Has Tried

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

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

Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.

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

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

These entrails identified safe venues for Black musicians during the Jim Crow era.

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

The bitter herb served on Passover can be anything from horseradish to lettuce.

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.

Once upon a time, getting your carbonation fix required a visit to a monstrous machine.

The sweet, tiny wild berries are only available for two months each year.

The oldest fruit native to North America is probably the least known.

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

Pastrami fans will find the taste of this Canadian spice blend very familiar.

This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.

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