Jack (GAC=grilled American cheese); Jack Benny/Jack Back (grilled American cheese with bacon)
Diner lingo shortens a "grilled American cheese sandwich" to "GAC." The term "GAC" is pronounced and often written as "Jack." A "Jack" with bacon…
Jack Rose (cocktail)
The Jack Rose is a cocktail containing applejack, grenadine, and lemon or lime juice. Some people have guessed that the name comes from applejack ("Jack") and Rose's lime juice…
Jampire (jam + vampire)
The portmanteau word "jampire" ("jam" + "vampire") has had several uses, and has appeared in jokes. "Jampire" has been used with the music sense of…
Jamwich (jam + sandwich)
"Jamwich" is a word formed from the two words "jam" and "sandwich." In 2006, Pierre Foods trademarked the name "PB Jamwich" for its peanut butter and jelly…
Japanese Horseradish (wasabi)
Horseradish is often compared to wasabi. Wasabi was called "Japanese horseradish" in 1903 by American botanist and plant explorer David Fairchild (1869-1954). "An Expert Describes…
Jargarita (jar + margarita)
A "Jargarita" or "jargarita" (jar + margarita) is a margarita drink served in a jar, such as a Mason jar. The advantage this has is that the drink can be made to a larger size…
Jawbreaker (sandwich)
A "jawbreaker" is a large Italian sandwich that's so big and so stuffed that it could break one's jaw to eat all of it. "Sunday night supper is an especially popular time…
Jazz Brunch
A "jazz brunch" is a brunch (a breakfast/lunch meal usually served between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) that includes jazz music. Commander's Palace made the jazz brunch a tradition in New…
JD (chocolate milk)
"J. D." was soda jerk slang for a chocolate milk. The "J. D." comes from American industrialist John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937), who was said to have liked to drink chocolate…
Jelly Bean
The origin of the "jelly bean" (a small bean-shaped sugar candy) is unknown. "Jelly beans" was cited in the Dallas (TX) Morning News on November 21, 1885, and in the Fort Worth…
Jersey Breakfast or Triple Bypass (Taylor Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese)
John Taylor (1836-1909), of Trenton, New Jersey, formed the Taylor Provision Company in 1888, although it's often given that the famous 'Taylor ham" was first made in 1856. The name…
Jersey Italian Gravy
Pasta sauce is sometimes called "gravy." "Jersey Italian Gravy" is a commercial product that was trademarked with a date of first use of August 10, 2011. The founders of the…
Jersey Lightning
"Jersey lightning" is a slang name for strong applejack (originally a product of New Jersey). New Jersey has been known for its applejack since at least the 1700s. The term "Jersey…
Jersey Lightning (cocktail; punch)
"Jersey lightning" is applejack; a "Jersey Lightning Cocktail" is applejack brandy and vermouth. "Jersey lightning" has been cited in print since at least 1843 and the…
Jewish Champagne (Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray Soda, seltzer)
"Jewish champagne" is the nickname for both Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda/Tonic and for seltzer. "Description of celery tonic: Jewish champagne" was printed in the "On…
Jewish Fruitcake or Jewish Gingerbread (lekach - honey cake)
Honey cake (lekach) has been called both "Jewish gingerbread" and "Jewish fruitcake." The cake is traditionally served on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. "Lekach"…
Jewish Glitter (the toppings on an everything bagel)
An "everything bagel" has many seeds on it, and this mix has often been called "glitter" (or "Jewish glitter"). "Poppy seeds are the glitter of food" was…
Jewish Penicillin
Chicken soup for the New York soul. (Dictionary of American Regional English)Jewish peniclllin nChicken souo.1968 DARE (Qu. HH30, Things that are nicknamed for different nationalities) Inf NJ30,…
Jewish Rye Bread
"Jewish Rye Bread" refers to rye bread (with caraway seeds) that has been made in many Jewish communities. "Jewish Rye Bread and Pumpernickel at Barr's 317 N. Main" was…
Jianbing (Chinese crepes)
"Jianbing" (or "jian bing") is a breakfast food sometimes called a Chinese crepe. It has eggs and flour, and the crepe (or pancake) is topped with scallions, coriander, baocui…