The sign-up sheet taped to a Utah ward’s Relief Society bulletin board says nothing about menus. It asks only for names, oven space, and how many nine-by-thirteen pans of funeral potatoes each volunteer can spare by Thursday. Out-of-staters take one look and wonder why nobody gets to choose a dish. The menu isn’t up for…
Kraft General Foods paid to own the name and the recipes when Hough Bakeries locked its doors for good in Cleveland in August 1992. By then the company was down to 32 stores pulling in $12 million a year, a fraction of the 1,000-person operation it ran at its 1973 peak. Somebody wanted those recipes….
The Mississippi Delta’s Hot Tamale Festival is still almost two weeks away, but the smell already drifting downtown gives away what’s coming. Nobody hands over a menu, and the tradition runs on customs regulars rarely spell out. These are the Mississippi tamale rules nobody explains to visitors. 1. Tamale, Never Tamal Hot tamales go by…
In the same way that ponchos and bell-bottoms have all but disappeared from our modern lives, certain foods of the 1960s are tough to find. Sure, you may come across the occasional Jell-O mold in a Tennessee church basement somewhere, and you might even find a Grasshopper pie on a random restaurant menu. But, in…
There’s no doubt McDonald’s has earned its renowned place in popular culture. With billions served in countries across the globe, it’s no wonder that this fast food chain sparks curiosity. Get ready to discover 24 facts many Virginians don’t know about this iconic burger chain. 1: It Wasn’t a Burger Joint When it opened in…
Working in the restaurant industry isn’t as easy as it may seem. Serving tables is hard work, and sometimes guests inadvertently make it more difficult. Before making your next reservation in Connecticut or elsewhere in the U.S., ensure you’re avoiding these not-so-polite restaurant habits. 1: Seating Yourself When you walk into a restaurant and see…
Who knew that certain Florida dishes could cause such a stir? While that might surprise tourists, Floridians are accustomed to heated debates about a handful of local foods. From arguments over who invented what to whether a dish should even be eaten at all, Florida’s food scene is bursting with locals ready to share their…
There’s nothing quite like the sweet and tangy goodness of Key lime pie, a dessert so cherished in Florida that it’s practically a state treasure. Made from tiny key limes, condensed milk, and a graham cracker crust, this iconic pie captures the Sunshine State’s tropical vibes in every bite. From roadside shacks to upscale restaurants,…
Tucked between modern cities and rolling countryside, Virginia is home to dishes that you won’t easily find anywhere else. Some might seem weird at first, but they’re part of the local tradition and have proud stories behind them. If you want to explore Virginia with your taste buds, get ready to learn about snacks and…
Costco is a favorite shopping spot among many Floridians, and it’s ours too. But even the best stores have their downsides. Costco has more than one disadvantage that members and member wannabes should know about. These drawbacks might not be widely publicized, but we still managed to find them. 1: Wait Times There’s no doubt…
