While the United States doesn't have an official national beverage, the country is home to a few iconic beverages, such as coffee in opposition to English tea, or Coca-Cola. More than this, each U.S.

Reader's Digest has compiled a list of the most iconic beverages from each U.S. state. Louisiana's most iconic beverage is the Sazerac cocktail, known for its complex flavor profile. The Sazerac ...

Reader's Digest and Taste of Home named Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale the most iconic beverage in Alabama. Created in 1901, the ginger ale originated in Birmingham, Alabama. While Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale is ...

Reader's Digest named maple apple pie as Vermont's most iconic comfort food. Vermont law requires apple pie be served with milk, cheddar cheese, or vanilla ice cream. The tradition of eating cheese ...

An Iowa lake has been named one of the 26 best lakes for swimming in the U.S. this summer, according to the Reader's Digest. But is it actually safe for swimming? The Iowa Department of Natural ...

You've heard of state birds and state flowers, but what about state foods? Reader's Digest rounded up the most iconic foods officially tied to each state. In Alabama, that honor goes to a boozy, ...

Actor Eric Stonestreet talks about his mom, his health and his role in the new Dexter series As Stonestreet explains to Reader’s Digest, he was secretly struggling with a new diagnosis of Type 2 ...

Reader's Digest named shrimp and grits as South Carolina's favorite comfort food. Shrimp and grits originated with the Gullah Geechee people over 70 years ago as a breakfast dish. The first published ...

Reader's Digest has declared Boston baked beans the most iconic comfort food in Massachusetts. The molasses-based beans are historically significant, giving rise to Boston's nickname, "Beantown." ...

If you're looking for the best fall foliage in New England, Rhode Island may not be known for fall color. But, you'd be wrong to discount it from your fall itinerary. Reader's Digest picked the 28 ...