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Can You Name Which State These 10 Iconic American Foods Originated From?

Can You Name Where These Iconic American Originated?

Deep dish pizza originated in [Chicago, Illinois](http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20131023-the-deep-rooted-history-of-chicagos-deep-dish-pizza) during the 1940s!

Illinois

Let's start off easy: Where did deep dish pizza originate?

The Philly cheesesteak was created in [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania](https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/a-brief-history-of-the-cheesesteak) of course!

Philadelphia

Where did Philly cheesesteaks originate?

Chocolate chip cookies were invented by Ruth Wakefield at her lodge – the Toll House Inn – in [Whitman, Massachusetts](https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/04/us/chocolate-chip-cookie-history-trnd).

Massachusetts

Where did chocolate chip cookies originate?

Buffalo wings originally hail from [Buffalo, New York](https://time.com/3957370/buffalo-wings/) — hence the name!

New York

Where did buffalo wings originate?

Key Lime Pie first came to be in [Florida](https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/florida/articles/a-brief-history-of-floridas-key-lime-pie/), although there's debate on exactly _where_ in Florida.

Florida

Where did key lime pie originate?

Gumbo is a proud product of [Louisiana](https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/09/history-new-orleans-gumbo-okra-file-powder.html)!

Louisiana

Where did gumbo originate?

Twinkies were invented in 1930 in [River Forest](https://www.today.com/food/how-twinkies-are-made-more-fun-facts-about-snack-cakes-t141452), Illinois.

Where did Twinkies originate?

The first lobster roll was served in [Milford, Connecticut](https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/massachusetts/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-lobster-roll/) in 1929.

Connecticut

Where did lobster rolls originate?

Eggs Benedict originated in [Manhattan, New York,](https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/who-created-eggs-benedict/) although there are different theories on whether it was created in a restaurant or as a hangover cure.

Where did eggs Benedict originate?

Seriously! Steve Henson was working as a plumber in [Alaska](https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/10-weird-facts-you-didnt-know-about-ranch-dressing) when he perfected his buttermilk salad dressing recipe. He later moved to a ranch in California (called Hidden Valley — sound familiar?) and started selling it at supermarkets.

Alaska

And finally, where did ranch dressing originate?

Don't worry, you don't have to know which state these foods came from to know they're delicious!

You probably grew up eating at least a few of these foods, which is why you were able to name where they came from.

You're pretty well-versed in American food.

You knew where pretty much all of these delicious delicacies came from, and it's pretty impressive. Have some buffalo wings and key lime pie to celebrate!

Your American food knowledge is on point!

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