Foods named after famous people
A rockin’ mix of cherries and fudge flakes, this Ben & Jerry’s favorite was named after the most famous member of this legendary rock band.
Not wishing his card game to be interrupted with a sit-down meal, an 18th-century earl of Sandwich asked his servants to bring him meat between slices of bread, a combo that was later named after him.
In 1921, the Curtiss Candy Company reportedly named this nutty, nougat-filled treat after the daughter of this president. It was, however, years after her death and at the same time as this similarly named baseball player’s career, leading to rumors that it was named after him instead.
Named after a Confederate general in the American Civil War, this historic lemon cake recipe calls for an astonishing eight to 10 eggs.
This thin, crunchy cracker was invented at the famed Savoy hotel in this English city to honor one of its guests, a famous Australian opera singer.
The 40th president of the United States reportedly issued this down-home soup recipe after being criticized for saying he liked fancy French soups.
Reportedly a gift from a diplomat, this aromatic black tea was given the name of its recipient, a former prime minister of this nation
This rich, succulent dish required a name to match its richness and was thus given the last name of the wealthiest man in the world at the time
The owner of the Brown Derby restaurant in this area of Los Angeles earned himself a namesake salad after quickly coming up with it late one night when searching through the fridge for something to feed theater manager Sid Grauman
These sweet crackers were invented by and named after one of America’s first proponents of health food and healthy living. A Presbyterian minister, he encouraged his followers to use this type of flour when baking and to abide by a vegetarian diet.
Named after the longest-reigning British monarch to date, this sponge cake has a layer of raspberry jam and cream and was traditionally served at afternoon tea parties
Invented by an American doctor, this ground beef dish was created for one of the first low-carb diets. According to this physician’s theories, the steak should be eaten three times a day while vegetables and starches are limited.
Source: special
