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Americans love hot dogs, but what is now considered the quintessential meal of Americana has traveled across a continent and an ocean to reach our shores. The history of the hot dog dates back centuries and has taken on a heavily regional identity across the US. As you fire up the grill or bring your dogs to a boil, take a moment to reflect on the hot dog’s tireless travels to your dinner plate.
St. Patrick’s Day celebrates history and heritage, and nothing surfaces both like a home-cooked traditional meal. The holiday is celebrated worldwide, with millions of non-Irish celebrants enjoying the hearty, comforting Irish foods, drinks, and desserts that typify the holiday in Ireland and abroad. If you’re looking to start your own St. Patrick’s Day tradition, there’s no better place to start than in the kitchen with your own take on corned beef and hash!
The origins of ice cream date back to the second century B.C, but there’s no exact inventor of summer’s favorite flavor. Variations of ice cream appear throughout history, including flavored ice in the time of Alexander the Great and King Solomon. Today’s ice cream is the product of a long, delicious evolution that has led to its quintessentially American image as an innocent seasonal treat, enjoyed at home, at the local ice cream shop, or delivered to neighborhoods by truck.
Maytag’s company history is full of innovation, resilience, and quality products. From early washers and dryers to dishwashers, Maytag has consistently delivered exciting products designed to make life a little easier. Check out our company profile to learn the history of Maytag, who owns the company today, and warranty and repair information.
Across the Upper Peninsula, Michigan pasties have become a staple for generations. The hearty meat and vegetable pie is conveniently portable and incredibly delicious, and the tradition has spread to other parts of the state as former UP mining families have moved elsewhere, including northern Michigan. Pasties have a long and storied history, but the tradition didn’t start in Michigan.
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