Foods writerchick2 Has Tried

This dark, sweet refresher was born at a now-defunct amusement park on the shores of Lake Erie.

This taste bud befuddler is a signature Baltimore sweet.

In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.

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

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.

This sweet spud is neither made with tubers, nor of Irish origin.

No rodents were harmed in the making of this fried Canadian treat.

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.

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

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

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

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.

The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.

Don't call the crown jewel of New Jersey "Canadian bacon."

Dill pickles soaked in Kool-Aid? Oh, yeah!

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.

For a juicier burger, steam it like a vegetable.

This cure-all-turned-soda once outsold Coca-Cola.

You can have your syrup and drink it, too.

The prosperous Southern California date industry produces delicious milkshakes.

The sweet is naturally a bubblegum shade of pink.

One of America's earliest candies is still available to buy.

Mixing soy sauce, Creole spices, and spaghetti, this hybrid soup is the embodiment of New Orleans' melting pot.