Foods Named After Places, But Not From There

March2,2024

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This dessert, a combination of sponge cake, ice cream, and meringue, was created in New York City in the late 19th century to celebrate the purchase of Alaska by the United States.

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Baked Alaska

Contrary to their name, these deep-fried potato strips likely originated in Belgium, not France. The term "French" may have been adopted due to the prevalence of French fries in French-speaking regions of Belgium during World War IĀ 

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French Fries

These small, canned sausages originated in Chicago in the late 19th century and were named after the Austrian capital, Vienna, to add a touch of European flair.

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Vienna Sausages

This chocolate ice cream with marshmallows and nuts doesn't hail from a specific location, but rather takes its name from the bumpy texture reminiscent of a rough, rocky path.

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Rocky Road

This breaded and fried chicken dish, filled with garlic butter, does not originate from the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. The name likely arose from the dish's resemblance to "Kiev cutlet," a veal dish popular in Russia

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Chicken Kiev

This vanilla cake filled with custard and topped with chocolate icing wasn't invented in Boston, but rather by a baker in Massachusetts who named it after the city to evoke a sense of elegance and refinement.

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Boston Creme Pie

These culinary misnomers serve as a reminder that the world of food transcends geographical boundaries. They encourage us to explore the stories behind the dishes we consume and appreciateĀ 

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Misnomers