Wednesday, February 1, 2012

W4 "American Food"


Entrées-

Steak. I've always thought steak was just something most people ate but thinking about it it's clear that it's merely prominent in American food culture.

Lobster. Along with Steak I think it's one of those foods most Americans think of as classy.

Desert-

Apple pie. “As American as apple pie.” that phrase made me think apple pie originated in America somehow but a quick fact check proved otherwise, that said it's definitely another food prominent in our culture.

Ice cream sundaes. Though the origins are contested this did originate in America. The fact that the origins are contested makes it seem prominent enough to include on the menu.

Breakfast(available all day)-

Pancakes. Always a popular breakfast item here.

Breakfast burrito. It originated in the southwest U.S. And was quickly picked up by our fast food companies because of it's convenience and breakfasty goodness.

Fried eggs. Who doesn't have memories of having these cooked for them or cooking them? Simple but tasty.

Sides, Soups-

Bacon. We include it in a lot of things, from salads to burgers to breakfast. No meal is complete without bacon.

Chicken wings. They're popular enough here to have entire restaurants dedicated to them.

Clam Chowder. Many of the variants are named for places in America and in the past we have been so passionate about it that lawmakers in Maine once attempted to make putting tomatoes into it illegal.

Beverages-

Coke products. Personally prefer some of Pepsi's sodas but Coke is iconic.

Lemonade. Kids have been selling it on the sides of our roads for quite awhile now, and it's just a simply good drink.

Coffee. Another thing that has entire businesses dedicated to it. I wonder how many Americans use it to wake up in the morning?

Iced Tea. It's available in most restaurants and generally popular.