There is certain food you associate with places in America: hot dogs and New York, Chicago and pizza, lobster and Maine, barbecue and Texas. But what about truly local delicacies that a visitor from another community would find completely bizarre? I am Kathleen Raskin, and here at Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, I found them, and want to share a few with you. There’s much more out there, of course, but these are the greatest hits.
Akutaq, Brain Sandwich, and Lamb Fries
Akutaq is a native dish found in parts of Alaska, made of animal fats mixed with wild berries, though sugar and milk are added for the modern tongue. Florida stews and burgers may have gator tail in them. Sturgeon eggs are a favorite of Idaho locals. Brain sandwich in Indiana is literally made of pig brains, breaded and fried with ...
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