Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Dishes Voted America’s Fall Favorites
The Northeast has some delicious dishes, and Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware have a rich history of fantastic food. So, it totally makes sense that one dish from each state is being recognized as being among America’s fall favorites. I mean, this area has great food any season, but I love the fact that we’re getting recognized for local dishes in the fall months.
America Loves These Northeast Fall Favorites
The experts at Wealth of Geeks have conducted a poll about America’s ultimate fall favorites in food. For the study, they surveyed 3,000 “foodies” and ranked them in a tally of the top 50. “As summer fades, the culinary delights of fall take center stage, with each region of America offering its own unique seasonal specialties,” Wealth of Geeks stated.
So, what’s the most popular fall dish in America? It’s pumpkin pie in Illinois, according to the study. “Illinois is the top producer of pumpkins in the United States, making pumpkin pie a quintessential fall dessert in the state,” they note. “The smooth, spiced filling made from fresh pumpkin puree is a symbol of the autumn harvest.” They add that even though pumpkin pie is most popular during Thanksgiving, it’s pretty popular during the entire fall season. The No. 2 most popular fall dish is the chili in Texas, since fall is very much chili season and is perfect for tailgates, cookouts and more. “Texas chili, often made with beef, chili peppers, and a variety of spices, is a warm, flavorful dish that’s perfect for the cooler fall weather,” Wealth of Geeks noted. “The rich, spicy flavors of Texas chili reflect the state’s bold culinary traditions, making it a must-have during the fall months.” Rounding out the top five are pecan pie from Alabama at No. 3, gumbo from Louisiana at No. 4 and pumpkin bread from Kansas at No. 5. I actually think that I make the best pumpkin bread, by the way.
Now, let’s get to our area. For Pennsylvania, it’s shoofly pie at the No. 30 most popular fall food in the country. In the story, they note that “Shoofly Pie in Pennsylvania and Buckeyes in Ohio are not just regional specialties; they are foods that are often associated with childhood and family traditions.” That’s so true. In New Jersey, it’s the beloved pork roll at No. 26. In Delaware, it’s scrapple at No. 34. I’m so happy to see these popular regional fall favorites are getting the praise they deserve.
