Regional Specialties

[cakeycakey]

I grew up right next door to Nanaimo, BC, so nanaimo bars are first on the list for me, even though I know people eat them all over the place. They're one of my favourite desserts too, I can literally eat a whole pan over the course of a weekend...although I usually try not to do that

Also, my in-laws and most of my immediate family are Quebecois, so there are lots of special treats I only get at family gatherings. Tarte au sucre is one of my all time favourites...I haven't mastered the recipe yet either so when we have it at Easter it's pretty much the best thing ever

Do you have any favourite desserts that are specific to a certain area?

 

[Becky]

I've never heard of either Nanaimo Bars of Tarte au Sucre, but both sound delicious! I'm meant to be avoiding chocolate at the moment though, otherwise I'd give those Nanaimo Bars a go. Are they ever made with white chocolate?

My local regional specialties are Eccles Cakes and Manchester Tart.

Eccles cakes are shortcrust pastry stuffed with spiced dried fruit and topped with sugar:

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/786659/eccles-cakes

Manchester Tart is a shortcrust pastry case filled with jam and custard:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/manchestertart_91315

 

[cupcakechef]

Well the US is so big - that it's hard to adequately sum up regional specialties. My husband hails from California and I don't really know any typical Californian baked goods... but here is a bit of a snapshot of American regional favorites:

http://www.cookinglight.com/healthy-living/travel/americas-favorite-regional-baked-goods

 

[justme4910]

Mountain Dew and Moon Pies started in Tennessee I don't think that counts these days though lol

 

[justme4910]

the Manchester Tart looks great Becky and what is a tart tin ?




hmm evidently it is a pie pan with a big hole in it