Regional Foods – The Cultural Chef

Regional Foods: Booyah Stew

In mid-October, I went on a solo camping trip to the far Northern part of Wisconsin. I saw that the area was expecting some snow during the time period that I had booked but, as it was still early in the fall, I expected light flurries at the most. During my first night there IContinue reading “Regional Foods: Booyah Stew”

Regional Foods: Italian Beef Sandwich

If you’re from the Chicago area, then chances are you have a favorite Italian Beef Sandwich spot. The arguments can get heated over who has the best Beef in the city. Are you a fan of Portillo’s? Al’s? Or one of the many other restaurants that serve this regional favorite. Then there is the questionContinue reading “Regional Foods: Italian Beef Sandwich”

Regional Foods: Barbeque

One of the great things about summertime is getting together with family and friends on a sunny day and grilling up some meats. In the United States, this is usually done on summer holidays like Independence Day and Labor Day, or during exceptionally nice weekends. A barbeque can refer to both the gathering of peopleContinue reading “Regional Foods: Barbeque”

Regional Foods: Clam Chowder

One of the first dishes I think of when I think of East Coast cuisine is clam chowder. Being from the Midwest, the only kinds I know are New England clam chowder and Manhattan clam chowder. But after researching the topic, I found that there are many more varieties of it that I hadn’t heardContinue reading “Regional Foods: Clam Chowder”

Regional Foods: Texas Chili

Chili is one of my favorite comfort foods. It conjures up memories of cold winter nights, where the only remedy was a hot bowl of chili to warm us up. The chili my mom made for us wasn’t too spicy, mostly comprising of cumin and other more mild spices. However the chili recipe I cameContinue reading “Regional Foods: Texas Chili”

Regional Foods: Fish Boil

What do you think of when someone wants “American” food? Some of the first things that come to mind are hotdogs and hamburgers. In fact, most people don’t associate America with really having a food culture, at least not in the same way that France or Italy does. Most people, both in and outside theContinue reading “Regional Foods: Fish Boil”