Monday, March 17, 2014

Patriotic Desserts: Official Desserts Of The 50 States

Patriotic Desserts: Official Desserts Of The 50 States

By Marquerite Velasquez


Every state has its own official motto, flag and animal, but some states have a special official food or dessert. Here are just a few examples of special sweet treats that are beloved by the inhabitants of some of our individual states.

For starters, you should know that Florida has a state pie and that is the Key lime pie. Key limes found throughout the famous Florida Keys are the main ingredient for this tart, meringue-topped dessert. Since the late 1800s this famous pie has been made by Floridians however it was only officially named as the state pie come 2006.

There are other states with official pies as well. Maine for instance has the blueberry pie as theirs because of the fact that their state fruit is blueberry. This particular state's official treat is known as the Whoopie Pie. With a record of 1,000 pounds in weight, the biggest Whoopie Pie was created in Maine. In Massachusetts on the other hand, the Boston Cream Pie which is actually layers of sponge cake separated by vanilla custard, topped with chocolate glaze, is their official state pie. Also, Massachusetts pride of a state cookie in the form of the chocolate chip cookie.

Still, other states find it enjoyable to have sweet treats. For Minnesota it is the blueberry muffin that is their official state muffin. And for New Mexico it is that unique cinnamon and anise flavored treat known as bizcochito that is their official state cookie. Even when Utah has no official dessert the state snack food for them is Jell-O. Highly famous after the St. Louis World Fair in the year 1904, the ice cream cone eventually became the official state dessert of Missouri.

While California doesn't have an official food or dessert, there's no denying that the citizens of the Golden State love a delicious treat. If you love ice cream and other frosty treats and are near Los Angeles, consider taking a trip to the Culver City ice cream shop YoKuMon is an excellent idea. In addition to an assortment of ice cream, shakes, shave ice and sundaes, YoKuMon's specialty is the $2 gourmet ice cream sandwich.

You can't find these ice cream sandwiches like these on a supermarket freezer shelf. YoKuMon's signature sandwiches are created using homemade cookies that are baked freshly throughout the day. Customers select their favorite type of cookie and their favorite flavor of ice cream and their custom ice cream sandwich is made to order. There a dozen flavors of ice cream and cookie flavors such as red velvet, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip and several more.




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