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Orange Chicken photo coming soon
1900-1929
Orange Chicken is a popular Chinese-American fried chicken dish coated in a sweet, tangy orange-flavored sauce. Emerging from Chinese immigrant restaurant cuisines in early 20th century America, it has become a ubiquitous menu item blending American tastes with Chinese culinary techniques.
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Carrot Marmalade photo coming soon
1910s-1940s
Carrot marmalade became useful in wartime kitchens because carrots were available, productive in victory gardens, and naturally sweet. Recipes appeared during World War I and returned during World War II as cooks stretched scarce citrus and sugar.
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Carne Asada photo coming soon
1800s-present
Carne asada means grilled meat, and in northern Mexico and the American Southwest it is both a recipe and a gathering. Mexican American families, taquerias, and backyard cooks made thin grilled steak a staple for tacos, burritos, plates, and weekend cookouts.
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Harvey Wallbanger Cake photo coming soon
1970-1989
Harvey Wallbanger cake is a layered cake inspired by the popular Harvey Wallbanger cocktail of the 1970s. Featuring orange-flavored cake and a boozy glaze, it reflects the decade's enthusiasm for themed party desserts and adult-friendly sweets.
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Orange Sherbet Shake photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Orange Sherbet Shake carries the bright, frothy spirit of American mall counters: Creamsicle soda fountain cousin.
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Orange Freeze photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Orange Freeze carries the bright, frothy spirit of American mall counters: Ice cream stand orange-and-vanilla blended drink.
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Dreamsicle Shake photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Dreamsicle Shake carries the bright, frothy spirit of American mall counters: Orange and vanilla shake.
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Frosted Orange Drink photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Frosted Orange Drink carries the bright, frothy spirit of American mall counters: Fast-food style orange milkshake/smoothie hybrid.
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Orange Cream Shake photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Orange Cream Shake pours old-school malt-shop cheer into a cold glass: Creamsicle-style flavor.
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Fresh Orange Juice Stand Drink photo coming soon
Modern Melting Pot
Fresh Orange Juice Stand Drink brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: California citrus culture; Orange Julius started from this world.
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Orange Malt photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Orange Malt pours old-school malt-shop cheer into a cold glass: Orange Julius meets malt shop.
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Orange-Pineapple Julius photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Orange-Pineapple Julius carries the bright, frothy spirit of American mall counters: Tropical mall classic.
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Orange Soda Float photo coming soon
Gilded Age & Progressive Era
Orange Soda Float is fizzy Americana from the soda-fountain counter: Creamsicle-like float.
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Carrot Orange Smoothie photo coming soon
Modern Melting Pot
Carrot Orange Smoothie brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Juice-bar health drink.
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Orange Carrot Ginger Smoothie photo coming soon
Modern Melting Pot
Orange Carrot Ginger Smoothie brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Juice bar staple.
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Orange Slush photo coming soon
Modern Melting Pot
Orange Slush brings juice-bar color and American smoothie-counter energy to the glass: Ballpark and concession drink.
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Original Orange Julius photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Original Orange Julius carries the bright, frothy spirit of American mall counters: Orange juice, dairy/egg-white-style foam tradition, sugar, vanilla; mall America icon.
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Cranberry Orange Smoothie photo coming soon
Cross-era
Cranberry Orange Smoothie salutes regional fruit country and the American dairy-stand tradition: New England.
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Orange Cream Julius photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Orange Cream Julius carries the bright, frothy spirit of American mall counters: Creamsicle-like variation.
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Orange-Banana Julius photo coming soon
Postwar & Diner Age
Orange-Banana Julius carries the bright, frothy spirit of American mall counters: 1980s-1990s mall smoothie flavor.