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What is Escargot?
When someone asks you what Escargot is, your first reaction should be 'everything.' This dish is a classic French hors d'oeuvre popular in France, India, and the Caribbean. The word Escargot means snail in French, and this delicious dish is a great appetizer. It's an ode to snails, and its name is a nod to its history.
What is Branzino
What is branzino? A silver-skinned fish, it is a popular fish in the United States. Although the name is misleading, this silvery-skinned fish is also known as European sea bass. It is grown mostly in the Mediterranean Sea, where its high salt content and concentration of waste cause it to become prone to disease. Its farm-raised variety can be grilled, steamed, or raw.
Philadelphia, PA - A Texas Tommy is an American hot dog dish with bacon and cheese. The hot dogs may be grilled or deep-fried.
Photo: Tylor Pork Roll
Philadelphia, PA - If you've never had it before, what is pork roll? It is processed meat made by slicing a thick slab of pork into a roll. The product has a long history and was first developed in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1856. It was later sold under the name "Taylor's Prepared Ham" until 1906. This product is now commonly found in New Jersey and neighboring states.
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