Election Day Cake is actually a classic English fruitcake or plum cake.  The original Election Day Cake included molasses, spice, raisins, and currants were used in this cake.  Later brandy was … Continued

Fajitas History: Texans would probably like to lay claim to the fajita, but history gives credit to Mexican ranch workers living in West Texas (along the Rio Grande on the … Continued

  No Geese Were Hurt In the Making Of This ‘Foie Gras’ Article by Shelly Banjo The Wall Street Journal Online – August 1, 2007   In short order, the status … Continued

What is a Fluffernutter? It is not just a regular sandwich – but a Fluffernutter Sandwich!   Photo from From Away website. Flutternutter – Registered trademark of Durkee-Mower Inc.   … Continued

A French Dip Sandwich is a hot beef sandwich consisting of tender thin slices of beef layered a long white French roll that is dipped into a flavorful sauce made … Continued

    Fried catfish is considered a quintessential southern dish along with southern fried chicken, sweet tea, and hushpuppies.  Once considered the “food of the Poor,” chefs around the country … Continued

Frogmore Stew is actually not a stew and it contains NO Frogs! Frogmore Stew is considered a classic Low Country South Carolina dish.  This dish is also know as Low-Country … Continued

Fruitcakes are holiday and wedding cakes which have a very heavy fruit content.  They require special handling and baking to obtain successful results.  The name “fruitcake” can be traced back … Continued

  Funeral Pie is also known as Raisin Pie and Rosina Pie (German for raisin). For many years Funeral Pie or Raisin Pie was served with the meal prepared for … Continued

  German Chocolate Cake is an American creation that contains the key ingredients of sweet baking chocolate, coconut, and pecans. This cake was not brought to the American Midwest by … Continued

German Marble Cake brings back fond childhood memories for my daughters, as their Grandma Gertie always made Marble Cake for them.  Whenever Grandma Gertie knew that company was coming over, … Continued

This Gooey Butter Cake consists of a dry, flat base covered with a “goo” mixture.  It is sticky and chewy and very delicious.  This ultra-sweet treat is a St. Louis … Continued

Stove Top – Slow Cooker – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions Most every pub you visit in Ireland will offer Guinness Beef Stew on the menu.  Stewing the beef in … Continued

History of Gumbo By Mark Huntsman Of all the dishes in the repertoire of Louisiana cooking, gumbo is undoubtedly the most famous.  One of the oldest dishes in Louisiana and … Continued

      Gyro – An American-Greek sandwich.  Most food historians generally agree the name “gyro” and the current sandwich are both recent inventions originating in New York during the … Continued