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Necco Wafers
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Necco Wafers

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

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.
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Broasted Chicken
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Broasted Chicken

This style of fried chicken is pressure-cooked while it fries.
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Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Molcajete
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Molcajete

The Mesoamerican mortar and pestle has been made, and used, the same way for thousands of years.
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Berliner Weisse
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Berliner Weisse

Pink or green syrup turns a historic German ale into a tart, sweet delight.
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San Marzano Tomatoes
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San Marzano Tomatoes

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.
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Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
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Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Most people have never tasted the real thing.
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Susan Van Allen Added by Susan Van Allen
Peppermint Pig
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Peppermint Pig

Smashing this pink candy pig with a tiny hammer is a Christmas tradition in Saratoga Springs.
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Dutch Baby
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Dutch Baby

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

This beloved piece of Mexican-American fusion coats a bacon-wrapped dog in beans, mayo, and jalapeño salsa.
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Santa Maria–Style Barbecue
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Santa Maria–Style Barbecue

Californian BBQ involves red oak, sirloin, and special grills.
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Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Sourdough Starter
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Sourdough Starter

A century-old organism creates some of the world's best bread.
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Ike Allen Added by Ike Allen
Dole Whip
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Dole Whip

This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel