The all-American history of lemon meringue pie
The lemon meringue pie's history stretches back nearly 200 years in the same city where the Declaration of Independence was signed: Philadelphia.
Larissa Milne
About Larissa
Larissa Milne has been traveling full-time with her husband Michael since 2011 in search of historic and quirky spots around the world. She’s passionate about food and can often be found seeking out local flavors at a destination–whether it’s a fancy restaurant, local market or the best hot dog stand.
She is co-author of the monthly “Field-Tested Travel Tips” column for The Philadelphia Inquirer/philly.com. Learn more about the Milnes' global adventures on their award-winning travel blog, Changes In Longitude
Special Interests
Larissa knows a lot about:
- Local flavors worldwide
- Long term travel
- Quirky destinations
Larissa's Special Recommendations
Larissa says, "Food makes the best souvenir. Seek out a local market and bring home a taste of your travels."
10Best Lists by Larissa Milne
Where to get the best Sonoran hot dogs in Tucson
These bacon-wrapped hot dogs are Tucson's signature street food. From simple carts to fine dining, we sampled Sonoran dogs throughout the city to give you a guide to its hot dog scene.
Stop eating fake balsamic vinegar
There’s one simple way to tell whether your balsamic is decent quality.
Forget wings – Buffalo is a hot dog town
While the rest of America has been gobbling down Buffalo wings, locals have been quietly munching on great hot dogs.
How Americans fell in love with hot sauce
It all started in Louisiana.
The strange story of how pastrami got to the Jewish deli
Few people realize that the original pastrami was made of either sheep, or, occasionally, pork – a meat that’s forbidden under kosher law.