Food in the U.S.A.
-The South-
West Virginia
Traditional Southern fare is very popular in this "meat and potatoes" state, almost as popular as its slaw hot dogs. Hot dogs in Wes Virginia come with the same wiener or Frankfurter, soft roll and mustard as they come in other States, but the locals also love to pile coleslaw on top. Restaurants serving hot dogs are known as "joints."
At Harpers Ferry there is a tradition of using pumkins to make pies and other dishes. Local residents started cooking in earnest with these members of the squash family when flooding along the Potomac River covered the banks nearby with water and pumpkins in 1753.
West Virgina Foods
West Virginia farms produce beef and dairy cattle, chickens, and turkeys. Their crops include apples, especially Golden Delicious, peaches, and corn.
Golden Delicious apples come from West Virginia. The first ones were raised from a seedling that grew up by chance on a local farm in 1890. By World War I, West Virginia farmers were growing lots of gorgeous Golden Delicious apples.
…and food events
Black Walnut Festival, Spencer, October.
Recipes from West Virginia
Golden Delicious apple pie.
…and other stories
Pepperoni rolls are a favorite snack for WV shopping moms.
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