Water Pie
Born out of the Great Depression, the main ingredient in this pie is water.
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Mock Pecan Pie
This desperation pie, also known as “Oatmeal Pie,” is said to have been created in the 1860s in the Civil War South when pecans were in short supply.
Classic Chess Pie
While chess pie's rich, custard-like filling may not have the tanginess of its buttermilk pie cousin, what it does bring to the table is pure, simple sweetness.
Ellerbee’s Chocolate Fudge Pie
This simple but delicious pie dates back to Tennessee sometime between the late 1800s and early 1900s, and remains a popular dessert even today.
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Desperation Pies
The Great Depression brought with it a number of major changes in the American food scene -- how to acquire food, how to make it last, and how to turn the available limited ingredients into tasty, nutritious meals.
Bread: The Staff of Life
Bread is one of the oldest, most important, yet perhaps the most presumed foods in the world. In its simplest form, bread is wheat flour and water formed into a shaped dough and baked.
Only half of these 26 America born sodas survived
Over the past two centuries, the worldwide marketplace has seen the development of hundreds of soft drink brands. While many have enjoyed lasting success, many more have fallen to the wayside.
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Meet the Chef
Hi, I’m Monte Melugin, executive chef, food writer, consultant, artist, and creator of GrubAmericana, a website designed exclusively around American born foods–their history, legends, and availability. We’ll also provide some related recipes you can easily make in your own kitchen.