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A quintessential American food, burger evolved from the German Deutsches beefsteak, according to the New York Times food critic Mimi Sheraton. Its other name (hamburger) is a result of the fact that many German immigrants originally came from the port of Hamburg. Burger... Read more

Cheeseburger is a natural evolution of the beloved hamburger, the only difference between the two being that the cheeseburger has a slice of cheese added on top of the meat patty. Although American cheese was the original choice, Swiss, Cheddar, and numerous blue cheeses were all used later to ma... Read more

Pimento cheeseburger is a traditional version of a cheesburger originating from the South, and it's especially popular in South Carolina. It consists of soft burger buns, grilled burger patties, and pimento cheese spread. The pimento spread is made with a base of grated cheddar, mayonnaise, and p... Read more

Peanut butter pie is a traditional pie hailing from Georgia. This sweet and salty pie consists of a crumbly pie crust that's filled with gooey peanut butter and chunks of roasted and salted peanuts. The filling is enriched with brown sugar, flour, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and corn syr... Read more

Peach pie is a classic American pie hailing from Georgia, also known as the Peach State. In order to prepare it, a buttery pie crust is filled with sweet local Georgia peaches that are typically picked at the peak of their flavor. The pie crust is made from flour, sugar, salt, butter, shortening,... Read more

With more than 1000 calories and usually over 45 grams of fat per serving, Luther burger is one of the world's unhealthiest burgers, but its flavors and a unique combination of ingredients make up for it. The standard burger bun is replaced by a sliced, sugar-glazed donut (usually a Krispy Kr... Read more

Charleston red rice is a traditional dish originating from the Georgia coast. It consists of long-grain rice that simmered in a rich broth with chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, celery, and seasonings. Bits of bacon or pork sausages can also be added to the dish for extra flavor and texture... Read more

Vidalia onion is a unique variety of onions with a sweet flavor, produced in Vidalia, Georgia in the United States of America. By 1977, the onions had their own annual festival, a tradition that continues up to this day. In 1990, Vidalia onions became the Official State Vegetable... Read more

Green Hill is an American cheese produced by Sweet Grass Dairy in Georgia. This double-cream cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and it's ripened for 2 weeks. The thin bloomy rind hides a silky smooth, soft, and creamy texture of the paste. The aromas are rich, while the ... Read more

Thomasville Tomme is an American cheese produced in Georgia by Sweet Grass Dairy. This Tomme-style cheese is made from raw cow's milk and it's named after the town where the dairy is located. It's aged for at least 60 days, and underneath its natural rind, the texture is semi-fi... Read more

Asher Blue is an American cheese produced in Georgia by Sweet Grass Dairy. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk and it ages for 90 days. It's named after the owners' middle child, Asher. This blue cheese has a natural rind and a semi-soft, dense, smooth, creamy, and crumbly te... Read more

Fortsonia is an American cow's milk cheese produced in Georgia by Nature's Harmony Farm. This Alpine-style cheese that's inspired by Comté and Gruyère has a natural rind and yellow color. Its texture is firm and dense. The aromas are rich, while the flavors are nut... Read more

Lil' Moo is an American cheese produced in Georgia by Sweet Grass Dairy. The cheese is made from Jersey cow's milk and doesn't have a rind because it's fresh and spreadable. The texture is dense and creamy – similar to cream cheese but lighter because it's made with whole ... Read more

Elberton Blue is an American blue cheese produced in Georgia by Nature's Harmony Farm. The cheese is made from raw Jersey cow's milk. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is dense, crumbly, firm, and creamy. The aromas are rich, while the flavors are savory, creamy, and butt... Read more

Shockley is an American apple variety that was first exhibited at the 1852 Georgia State Fair. These apples range from small to large, and the stem can be medium or long. The skin is smooth and yellowish-green and flushed light to dark red. Beneath the skin, the texture of the yellowish ... Read more

Chatham Artillery Punch is a punch that originated in Savannah. The cocktail is made with muddled lemon juice and lemon peel, bourbon, Cognac, rum, Champagne, and nutmeg. To prepare the cocktail, lemon peel is muddled with sugar and lemon juice. The peels are removed from the mix, and th... Read more