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Birch Beer
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Birch Beer

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

This tasty Czech pastry is now a Texan tradition.
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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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Boston Baked Beans
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Boston Baked Beans

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.
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Montreal Steak Spice
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Montreal Steak Spice

Pastrami fans will find the taste of this Canadian spice blend very familiar.
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The Fluffernutter
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The Fluffernutter

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.
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Johnnycakes
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Johnnycakes

The cornmeal patty that Rhode Islanders eat morning, noon, and night.
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Cheerwine
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Cheerwine

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

Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.
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Snow Cream
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Snow Cream

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.
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Blue Moon Ice Cream
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Blue Moon Ice Cream

This cosmic-colored flavor is a Midwestern mystery.
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Boiled Green Peanuts
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Boiled Green Peanuts

Roadside vendors in the Deep South soften fresh goobers with bubbling brine.
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Superman Ice Cream
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Superman Ice Cream

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!
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