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I grew up outside Philly, the land of sandwich greatness due in large part to Amoroso rolls. I can say that The Deli is by far the best hoagie you find in Fairfax.

Alton's recipe has been a staple in our home for the past few years. Takes a small leap of faith but it works. Perfectly.

Growing up near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (home to a large Amish population) warm apple dumplings are one of my favorite regional desserts. An entire apple mixed with brown sugar and cinnamon then wrapped in flaky pie dough bake and backed in the oven turns into a wonderful consistency. The sauce is syrupy, the crust flakes away, and inside the apple gives just enough to your fork or spoon. Truly a wonderful dessert.

I once packed a dozen VooDoo Donuts into individual plastic containers to bring them back to DC. An office tasting party later, the work was worth the effort.

You do have to be careful that your eggs aren't too cold if you adding them next. When I took some baking course I was always told to bring eggs as close to room temperature as possible. Baking is chemistry after all.

@dbrackst Agreed, the helmet definitely is different. Could be two pranks cut into one. Regardless, starts out funny ends lame.

As a young(er) chef it hard to get too nostalgic about my own kitchen. I think of my parents and their cutting boards. There one in particular that stands out, well worn, almost the size of half sheet pan. It has been has been repaired at least a few times in my memory (Mom always told us not to let it soak in the sink...)

It might not be considered the absolute best but Superdawg is definitely one of the most famous. The Hungry Traveler has visited Superdawg before.

I've notice that this year, more than others, two classes of chefs have developed. There are very distinct haves and have-nots.

My favorite is actually thin, like the serve at Pike Place Chowder is Seattle,WA.

http://havestomachwilltravel.com/2009/06/12/pike-place-chowder-seattlewa/

I love Cincinnati chili. In my opinion, no one does it better than Skyline; they are a model of perfect food service. Graeter's is pretty good, and yes their blackberry chocolate chip is as good as billed.

The Hungry Traveler visited Skyline Chili

http://havestomachwilltravel.com/2009/05/21/skyline-chili-ohio/