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Despite its name, whoopie pie is actually an enlarged cookie sandwich consisting of two soft chocolate cake cookies with a sweet and fluffy white filling sandwiched in between. It is believed that whoopie pie has a Pennsylvania Amish origin, although today it is extremely popular throughout New E... Read more

Usually accompanied by a glass of milk or a cup of hot tea or coffee, chocolate chip cookies are well balanced between salty and sweet in flavor, tenderly chewy in texture, and filled with small melting chocolate pyramids, bringing a generation of Americans back to their childhood. The origin sto... Read more

Roast beef sandwiches encompass a large variety of sandwiches filled with roasted and sliced beef as their main ingredient. They may be served hot or cold. The meat should be succulent, slightly pink, and thinly sliced, while the buns are typically soft and topped with sesame seeds or onion piece... Read more

Although the name suggests otherwise, Boston cream pie is not a pie, but a cake consisting of two layers of sponge cake which are filled with a rich vanilla custard, while the whole thing is finished with a chocolate glaze, or in some cases, with sprinkled confectioners' sugar. It was named a pie... Read more

Marshmallow cream is an original American confectionery. It consists of whipped egg whites combined with corn syrup, sugar, and a thickening agent. The result is a fluffy, sweet, spreadable cream used in many recipes and delicious combinations. Although marshmallow cream can be prepared at home, ... Read more

These starchy baked beans are enriched with syrups similar to molasses in order to tenderize and sweeten them. An iconic side dish from Boston (also known as Beantown), it started its way to stardom in the 17th century when the Natives taught the early settlers how to bake beans using bear fat. L... Read more

American chop suey is a savory combination of baked pasta, ground beef, and tomato sauce. It's believed that this comfort food dish originates from New England, although many other states had similar recipes before the 1950s. It can be prepared stovetop in a pot or baked as a casserole. Most peop... Read more

This popular salad dressing usually consists of water and either lemon juice or vinegar in combination with oil, bell peppers, sugar, and various herbs and spices such as dill, fennel, and oregano. It can also be used to marinate a variety of meats and vegetables. There is also a variety of this ... Read more

Regularly served at clam shacks throughout New England, fried clams are a delicious appetizer made with clams which have been dipped in milk and corn flour, then deep-fried. The appetizer is typically prepared with whole soft-shell clams, which have a fuller flavor than regular clams. Although cl... Read more

In Boston, hot dogs are typically served steamed, unlike many other hot dog varieties which are grilled. These hot dogs are often served with baked beans, a true Bostonian staple. The buns should not be large, and they are traditionally cut on the side, so they are thinner and don't overpower the... Read more

Boston brown bread is a dark, sweet bread that is traditionally steamed in a can. It can be made with different types of flour such as graham, whole wheat, rye, or cornmeal. Many bakers like to add maple syrup, raisins, or molasses in order to improve its flavors. The bread is traditionally prepa... Read more

Harvard beets is a classic American dish that's believed to have origins in Cambridge, Massachusetts due to its deep crimson color, which is also Harvard University's officially designated color since 1910. The dish is made with sliced beets that are cooked in a sweet-and-sour sauce consisting of... Read more

These tiny, bean-shaped sugar candies are an indelible part of the childhood memories of millions of Americans. The chewy jelly beans have a stiff exterior shell and a gelatinous interior, and they come in numerous colors and flavors. Corn syrup, sugar, and starch are the key ingredients used in ... Read more

Baldwin is an apple variety that was discovered in Massachusetts in the 18th century. These apples are hard and bright red in color, available in fall through winter. The texture of the flesh is creamy and juicy, yet firm, making them ideal for baking (think apple pies) or the production... Read more

Porter is an American apple variety originating from Shelburne, Massachusetts and dating back to 1800. These apples are praised as one of the great apples for making pies, and they were even endorsed in Fannie Farmer Cookbooks. The apples are medium to large in size, while the skin is br... Read more

Maggie's Round is an American artisan cheese hailing from Massachusetts, where it's produced by Cricket Creek Farm. It's inspired by the toma cheeses found in the Italian Alps. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk and it's left to age for a minimum of 4 months before consumption. Under... Read more

Hubbardston Blue is an American camembert-style blue cheese hailing from Worcester, Massachusetts, where it's produced by Westfield Farms. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is soft and creamy, becoming even more yielding and runny wi... Read more

Hunt Russet is an American apple variety originating from Concord, Massachusetts. The apples date back to 1750. They are medium in size and slightly ribbed at the eye. The yellow skin with a bright red flush has russet dots over most of the surface. Beneath it, the flesh is juicy, fine-g... Read more

Cape Codder is an American cocktail originating from Cape Cod peninsula, hence the name. It is made with a combination of vodka and cranberry juice. To prepare it, the ingredients are mixed with ice in a highball glass, and the cocktail is then garnished with a lime wedge. It is believed... Read more

Ward 8 is an American cocktail that is typically prepared with a combination of rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice, and grenadine, although there are many recipes and numerous variations on the drink. The ingredients are shaken with ice, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. I... Read more

Boston is an American cocktail made with a combination of dry gin, apricot brandy, grenadine, and lemon juice. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass which can be garnished with an apricot slice or a cherry, if desir... Read more

Often called Aperol Negroni, Contessa is a Negroni variation made with a combination of Aperol, dry vermouth, gin, and orange bitters. The ingredients are poured into an ice-filled shaker, shaken, and strained into an old-fashioned glass. The cocktail is usually garnished with a lemon tw... Read more

Boston Sour is essentially a Whiskey Sour with the addition of egg whites. It is prepared with a combination of bourbon, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and egg whites. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into an ice-filled rocks glass. The egg whit... Read more

Ritz Fizz is a sparkling cocktail consisting of amaretto, blue Curaçao, lemon juice, and Champagne. To make it, equal amounts of amaretto, Curaçao, and lemon juice are added to a flute glass, and the drink is topped with Champagne. The cocktail is stirred and usually garnis... Read more