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Possum Pie
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Possum Pie

Arkansas' unofficial state treat doesn't contain marsupials, but it does have several sweet layers.
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Southern Butter Rolls
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Southern Butter Rolls

The sweet, spiraled pastries were once a staple on cold days in the American South.
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Apple Cheese
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Apple Cheese

This sliceable sweet treat is actually dairy-free.
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What the Fluff? Festival
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What the Fluff? Festival

The marshmallow spread's birthplace offers a quirky tribute to the sweet-sticky stuff.
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Potato Doughnuts
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Potato Doughnuts

The first American doughnut chain used spuds.
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Arkansas Black Apple
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Arkansas Black Apple

This dark, rare fruit lasts a very long time.
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Burying Bourbon
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Burying Bourbon

In the American South, some believe it deters rain on one's wedding day.
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Cake Pull
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Cake Pull

At some New Orleans weddings, bridesmaids predict their futures with these hidden charms.
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Turtle Sauce Picante
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Turtle Sauce Picante

This smoky, spicy dish comes straight out of Cajun country.
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Victorian Soda Fountains
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Victorian Soda Fountains

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

This French Creole Christmas Eve tradition takes midnight munchies to a whole new level.
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Ramos Gin Fizz
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Ramos Gin Fizz

Turning this cocktail into a fluffy cloud is easy—just hire someone to shake it for 12 minutes straight. 
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Roman Candy
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Roman Candy

This century-old New Orleans treat is still sold from a mule-drawn cart.
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Yakamein
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Yakamein

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

The New Orleans cocktail is part pick-me-up, part pyrotechnics show.
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