50 state picnic: What are you bringing?

[kphoger]

I'm not coming to the picnic if Kentucky doesn't bring bourbon.

[vdeane]

Now that I think about it, Coney Island hot dogs are a thing, so we can add them to the list of NY possibilities.

[TheHighwayMan3561]

Tater tot hot dish.

Now that I think about it, Coney Island hot dogs are a thing, so we can add them to the list of NY possibilities.

Despite the name, these actually originated in Detroit.

[kphoger]

hot dish

hehehe..  This might confuse some people on here.

Afterward, everyone can play Duck Duck Grey Duck.

[GaryV]

Tater tot hot dish.

Who will bring the molded jello?  Iowa?

[TheHighwayMan3561]

Tater tot hot dish.

Who will bring the molded jello?  Iowa?

North Dakota can bring that. Iowa can bring the pork chops for the grill.

[kphoger]

And here I was assuming Utah would bring the Jello.

[kphoger]

Duck Duck Grey Duck

It just occurred to me that my saying that might confuse people from Minnesota just as much as it might confuse people from outside Minnesota.

[Max Rockatansky]

And here I was assuming Utah would bring the Jello.

What the hell would Utah bring anyways?  I've been interacting with Utah for over twenty years and I can't even think of anything that they have which is unique dish wise. 

I'm tempted to say grilled cactus for Arizona but maybe that's just a me thing after living there.

[1995hoo]

Tater tot hot dish.

Now that I think about it, Coney Island hot dogs are a thing, so we can add them to the list of NY possibilities.

Despite the name, these actually originated in Detroit.

The original Nathan's location is at Coney Island. Nathan's started as a competitor to Feltman's, also at Coney Island. So the Michigan folks using that name actually has an historical basis from New York. Whether the Michigan product has any resemblance to the real thing, I don't know, as I have not been to Detroit (been to other parts of Michigan, even Isle Royale, but never to Detroit).

[kphoger]

And here I was assuming Utah would bring the Jello.

What the hell would Utah bring anyways?  I've been interacting with Utah for over twenty years and I can't even think of anything that they have which is unique dish wise. 

I'm tempted to say grilled cactus for Arizona but maybe that's just a me thing after living there.

Utah is somewhat famous for Jello because of the Mormons, no wait, Latter Day Saints, no wait, ah whatever, I'm sticking with Mormons.

[jeffandnicole]

For Jersey, you can do a number of things with Jersey Tomatoes.

[Rothman]

NJ = Rutt's Hut rippers.

[TheHighwayMan3561]

I actually have no idea what the hell most of the Plains states would bring. ND/SD, MN, and WI are pretty much the same culinarily other than WI's cheese. NE, KS, OK, no idea. Tulsa style BBQ? bugo says that's a thing.

I suppose one of ND and SD gets the short straw and has to bring the lutefisk. Maybe the other can bring the Swedish meatballs. Lefse maybe?

[Max Rockatansky]

And here I was assuming Utah would bring the Jello.

What the hell would Utah bring anyways?  I've been interacting with Utah for over twenty years and I can't even think of anything that they have which is unique dish wise. 

I'm tempted to say grilled cactus for Arizona but maybe that's just a me thing after living there.

Utah is somewhat famous for Jello because of the Mormons, no wait, Latter Day Saints, no wait, ah whatever, I'm sticking with Mormons.

Learn something new everyday I suppose?  What about New Mexico?   I would say chili from the fields in Hatch. 

[Roadgeekteen]

I actually have no idea what the hell most of the Plains states would bring. ND/SD, MN, and WI are pretty much the same culinarily other than WI's cheese. NE, KS, OK, no idea. Tulsa style BBQ? bugo says that's a thing.

I suppose one of ND and SD gets the short straw and has to bring the lutefisk.

Bread

[kphoger]

What about New Mexico?

Either a green chile cheeseburger, or else a green chile smothered burrito.  That's what I'd go for.

As for South Dakota, let's just ask them to bring a bag of chips or some Oreos.  Isn't that what you tell someone like that in real life?

[Max Rockatansky]

What about New Mexico?

Either a green chile cheeseburger, or else a green chile smothered burrito.  That's what I'd go for.

As for South Dakota, let's just ask them to bring a bag of chips or some Oreos.  Isn't that what you tell someone like that in real life?

Or actual bison burgers. 

[hbelkins]

Ale-8.

And I might swing through Cincinnati to get some Skyline or Gold Star.

[CoreySamson]

For Texas, I know brisket was said, but I think Texas has some much more unique options:

Any Tex Mex
Crawfish (or would Louisiana bring that?)
Kolaches (my personal favorite)
Beaver Nuggets from Bucee's (in fact, basically anything original from Bucee's is awesome)
Dr Pepper

[kevinb1994]

For Texas, I know brisket was said, but I think Texas has some much more unique options:

Any Tex Mex
Crawfish (or would Louisiana bring that?)
Kolaches (my personal favorite)
Beaver Nuggets from Bucee's (in fact, basically anything original from Bucee's is awesome)
Dr Pepper

Once Buc-ee's finishes their area location in neighboring St. Johns County (probably will have a St. Augustine mailing address), I'd gladly stop by for some beaver nuggets.
As for Florida, someone already mentioned Publix chicken...but our area favorite here is jumbo shrimp (and thus named our local MiLB team).

[webny99]

I'd pick bubble gum.

State as in the 50 US states, not state of mind.

[webny99]

Utah is somewhat famous for Jello because of the Mormons, no wait, Latter Day Saints, no wait, ah whatever, I'm sticking with Mormons.

I have no idea what the connection is between Mormons and Jello, but FWIW, the Mormons originated in Palmyra, NY, and Jello was invented in LeRoy, NY. Both are about a half an hour away from where I sit right now.

[JayhawkCO]

I suppose either Rocky Mountain Oysters or weed.

Chris

[Rothman]

Utah is somewhat famous for Jello because of the Mormons, no wait, Latter Day Saints, no wait, ah whatever, I'm sticking with Mormons.

I have no idea what the connection is between Mormons and Jello, but FWIW, the Mormons originated in Palmyra, NY, and Jello was invented in LeRoy, NY. Both are about a half an hour away from where I sit right now.

As a Mormon myself, all I can say is there were unlimited types of jello recipes -- on a widespread spectrum of quality -- that would show up at potlucks and whatever else, so the stereotype stuck.

Funeral potatoes are a close second.