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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 11:55 AM
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National Dish?
Spain - Paella, Gazpacho
France - Wine, Cheese, Buttery Sauces,
England - Bangers/Mash, Bubble/Squeak, Fish/Chips
Russia - Borscht, Vodka
Japan - Sushi
Italy - Pasta
United States - ?????
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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 12:02 PM
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US:Cheeseburger,cheeseburger!
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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 12:06 PM
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Make that a cheeseburger, fries, and chocolate milkshake (or root beer float) followed with, of course, apple pie.
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Yep! Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger!! But also meatloaf? Isn't that distinctly American? And also BBQ? Like good ol' Southern BBQ? Smoked brisket, ribs, etc. Yummmm, getting hungry just thinking about it.
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Chili!
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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 12:20 PM
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I'll aim a bit higher on the culinary scale and say turkey. I've rarely found it on menus outside the US and it is the one dish that essentially defines a holiday. Can you say that about a cheeseburger?
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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 12:37 PM
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Huh?

What about a hot dog?
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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 12:38 PM
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Haven't you ever heard the expression "American as Apple Pie"

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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 12:50 PM
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fried chicken and mashed potatoes.
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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 02:42 PM
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All of the above!
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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 02:44 PM
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It all sounds good, but I gotta go with the good ol' cheeseburger! Seems you just can't find a decent one outside of the US!
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The best comfort food: a cheeseburger, fries and a cherry Coke. Milkshake optional but recommended.
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I like the idea of turkey. These birds were native to the Americas and popularized on dinner tables in the US, so that would be classy. Giving these butt-ugly birds their props culinarily, so to speak.

Still, I do love burgers. However, fries are Belgian (made from potatoes that got to Europe from Peru), so you may have to substitute a more pure American side dish. Boston Baked Beans? Macaroni and Cheese? Hmmm....
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Steak and beer
Pizza with wine
Macaroni and cheese
and cheeseburgers
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I agree with all of the above, but would add peanut butter (or PB&J sandwiches) and corn on the cob.
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Old Sep 22nd, 2003, 06:01 PM
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Gotta be a cheeseburger. That's what I always crave after coming home from another country. It's kind of like Pavlov's dog--home=cheeseburger!
 
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Fajitas, true Tex-Mex is unique and NOT Mexican!
It's what I crave when I travel. Oh that and a HUGE glass of Unsweet Iced Tea with GOBS of ice... not just the 2 pieces that you get in other countries.
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Old Sep 23rd, 2003, 06:20 AM
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Definately turkey, stuffing/dressing, mashed potatos, cranberry sauce, green beans - the archtypical Thanksgiving Dinner. Nothing more American than that.
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Confederate States of America- Pork Barbeque, Fried Chicken for Supper. Hominy Grits, Home Fries and Country Ham for Breakfast.
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