Microwave popcorn became a sensation when it made its way to supermarket shelves across the U.S. in 1983, according to The New York Times. By 1986, sales of the movie night snack would hit $250 million. 1984: Rosa Mexicano whips up tableside guacamole The Washington Post // Gett...
For my main dish, I had the Fried Chicken Bowl, which was basically the popcorn chicken served over a mound of white rice and a side of spicy mayo (which I was again warned about). Each component was tasty enough on it’s own but did not create a successful dish overall. Rather than...
1922: First chimichangas are invented El Charro Cafe, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson, Arizona, invented the chimichanga in 1922. The deep-fried burrito was created by accident when founder Monica Flin plunged a burrito into bubbling fat, creating a delicious mistake many have enjoyed ever...
1. Alabama: Shrimp and grits. farmandcoastcookery / Via instagram.com —nikkiloc Advertisement 2. Alaska: Ice cream. Janifest / Getty Images "I was born in and grew up in Alaska. At one point, we consumed more ice cream per capita than any other state. We don't know why. We...