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Chitlin’ Circuit

The "chitlin' circuit" (also spelled "chitlins circuit" and "chittlins circuit" and "chitterling(s) circuit") is the name that was given to…

Choc-block (chocolate + block)

"Choc-block" (chocolate + block) is to be blocked from having chocolate; the term "choc-block" is similar to "cock-block" (to be blocked from having sex).…

Chocoholic

"Chocoholics" (chocolate + alcoholic) are addicted to (or just really love) chocolate. The term "chocoholic" has been cited in print since at least 1961 and 1964; it was one of…

Chocolate Brownie

Chocolate brownies are cited from at least 1898. There are 1896 and 1897 citations for "brownies," but these contained molasses and not chocolate. The name "brownie" was popular…

Chocolate Chip Muffin (State Muffin?)

The chocolate chip muffin is (perhaps) the official state muffin of Texas according to the Wikipedia, but the Texas state legislature passed no such law. Chocolate chip muffins became nationally…

Chocolate Fondue

Food writer John Mariani states that "chocolate fondue" (or "Fondue Chocolat") was invented as a gimmick in New York City. Mariani even dates the event to July 4, 1964, by…

Chocolate Milk

Chocolate milk sounds so simple. When and where did it start? It appears that "chocolate milk" (or "chocolated milk") began in the South and came to New York in the 1920s.…

Chocolate Show

Since 1998, New York has held a Chocolate Show. The Big Apple becomes a little sweeter -- a Big Bonbon, perhaps? http://www.chocolateshow.com/home.php?titre=6&id_code=26The Chocolate Show in…

Chocolate Whiskey Cake

The Wunsche Brothers Cafe in Spring, Texas (since 1902) makes a famous chocolate whiskey cake. It may or may not be the first chocolate whiskey cake, but there are claims that it's the best.…

Chokelahoma (Oklahoma nickname)

"Chokelahoma" (choke + Oklahoma) is an unflattering nickname for the state of Oklahoma, more usually for just Oklahoma University. The nickname is used most often at the Texas-Oklahoma…

Chop Suey

San Francisco and New York City both have Chinatowns, and both claim "chop suey." New York appears to have the earliest citations for the dish (that was not invented in 1896). Museum of…

Chopped Brisket (sandwich)

Chopped brisket sandwiches are another alternative to sliced brisket sandwiches. The brisket is usually made from the "point" -- a fattier slice. The brisket is chopped and is usually…

Chopped Cheese

The bodega sandwich of "chopped cheese" is similar to a cheeseburger or a Philly cheesesteak. The sandwich includes chopped ground beef and cheese, plus mayo and other ingredients (such…