After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleanians banded together to save a beloved heirloom squash.

This chocolate-coated confection's crisp, bubbly structure is well-suited to the even crisper Buffalo air.

North Carolina's seasonal delicacy is brought to you by algae.

The original cheeseburger, hold the beef patty.

Detroit's signature soda shake blends Vernors ginger ale with vanilla ice cream.

When life gives you burnt rice, make tea.

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.

Consisting of spiced, curdled milk and lots of alcohol, this boozy bedtime drink dates back to the Middle Ages.

The story of South Carolina's sweet-hot soda begins with a chance discovery during the Revolutionary War.

Oklahoma City's signature cocktail calls for a frosty mug, a shot of amaretto, Coors Light, and orange juice.

In small towns across the state, an Easter tradition becomes a competitive sport.

This praised oyster shucker is as elegant as it is dangerous.

Even a local sports team pays homage to these white-crusted, savory spuds.

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

This is one seriously polarizing pie.

Early American settlers invented new tools to harvest a new crop.

Bess Truman made this dessert for Winston Churchill after his “Iron Curtain” speech.

Birmingham's sinus-clearing soda was a popular way to enhance bootlegged hooch during Prohibition.

This salad named after a scandal has been traced back to Kraft and Helen Keller.

This Denver specialty, a hybrid of Mexican and American cuisine, is peak comfort food.

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

This dark, rare fruit lasts a very long time.

All but absent from supermarket shelves, this heirloom peach is a sweet secret in Southerners' backyard gardens.

This Danish rice pudding appeases wicked elves.