Pan de Campo (State Bread)
"Pan de campo" (also known as "cowboy bread" or "camp bread") was declared the official bread of the state of Texas by the Texas legislature in 2005. The south Texas…
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Pan de Huevo (Mexican egg bread)
Pan de huevo is "egg bread," a popular item in Mexican bakeries that is also called "conchas." The shell-shaped pastry is lightly sweetened on top with chocolate, vanilla, or…
Pan de Polvo or Polvoron/Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cookies)
Pan de Polvo (also called Polvoron or Polvorones or Mexican Wedding Cookies) are popular in South Texas. They're usually served at weddings or other special occasions. "Polvo" is…
Pan Dulce (Mexican Sweet Bread)
Pan dulce (pahn DOOL-say) is Mexican sweet bread, and there are many different varieties. Texas got its "pan dulce" from Mexico, and even non-Mexican bakeries in Texas serve some pan…
Pancake Capital of Texas (Hawkins nickname)
Hawkins is the "Pancake Capital of Texas" because resident Lillian Richard portrayed "Aunt Jemima" for Quaker Oats from 1911-1947. Hawkins isn't known for producing great…
Pancakes in the Park
"Pancakes in the Park" is a new festival with a catchy name. NYC ParksPancakes in the ParkSunday, Jun 25, 200611:00 am - 3:00 pmManhattan Come enjoy our old-fashioned pancake breakfast…
Panchos
"Panchos" are "nachos" with more things added, such as beans and guacamole (or sour cream). Some say that panchos also contain a different type of tortilla chip, not simply the…
Panda Paws (ice cream)
Perry's Ice Cream (located in Akron, New York) makes "Panda Paws" ice cream -- vanilla ice cream with mini peanut butter cups and swirls of thick, rich fudge. The peanut butter cups…
Pandejo (pandemia/pandemic + pendejo)
"Pandejo" is a Spanish portmanteau term from "pandemic" ("pandemia" in Spanish) and "pendejo" (Spanish for "idiot"). A "pandejo" during…
Pandemic of the Injected
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic was described as a "Pandemic of the Unvaccinated" in June 2021 by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, in July 2021 by Centers for Disease Control and…
Pandemic of the Unvaccinated
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic was described as a "Pandemic of the Unvaccinated" in June 2021 by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, in July 2021 by Centers for Disease Control and…
Pandemicrat (pandemic + bureaucrat)
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in the words "pandemicrat" (pandemic + bureaucrat) and "pandemocrat" (pandemic + Democrat) that began to be used in February 2020.…
Pandemocrat (pandemic + Democrat)
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in the words "pandemicrat" (pandemic + bureaucrat) and "pandemocrat" (pandemic + Democrat) that began to be used in February 2020.…
Pander Bear (pander + panda bear)
Former Massachusetts Senator Paul Tsongas (1941-1997) called Arkansas Governor < href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Clinton">Bill Clinton a "pander bear" (pander +…
Pandowdy (Pan-dowdy; Pan Dowdy; Apple Dowdy)
Entry in progress -- B.P. wiseGEEKWhat is a Pandowdy? Pandowdy, sometimes written as pan dowdy, is a dessert with an unknown origin. The name however, has long been fun to use, and the dessert to…
Panhandle Hook (or Texas Hooker)
A "Panhandle Hook" (sometimes called a "Texas Hooker") is a low pressure system the originates in the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle, moves east, but then "hooks" to the…
Panic Beach or Panic Island (Broadway and West 47th Street, opposite Palace Theatre)
The Palace Theatre (Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets) opened in 1913 and hosted vaudeville acts until 1932, when it became a movie palace. The Palace Theatre now is home to Broadway shows. To…
Panic Beach or Panic Island (Broadway and West 47th Street, outside Palace Theatre)
The Palace Theatre (Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets) opened in 1913 and hosted vaudeville acts until 1932, when it became a movie palace. The Palace Theatre now is home to Broadway shows. To…
Panic City
The term "panic city" refers to the demand for some immediate action to end a bad situation. "Panic city" has been cited in print since the 1970s. New York Mets general manager…
Panic Saturday or Super Saturday (Saturday before Christmas)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Super SaturdaySuper Saturday or Panic Saturday is the last Saturday before Christmas, a major day of revenue for American retailers, marking the end of the…