Foods named after famous people

Foods named after famous people. Ever been told, “You are what you eat"? If you were Jerry Garcia or this oil tycoon, that saying would be closer to the truth. July is National Culinary Arts Month, so let’s take a look at the famous namesakes behind some of our favorite foods.

Cherry Garcia

A rockin’ mix of cherries and fudge flakes, this Ben & Jerry’s favorite was named after the most famous member of this legendary rock band.

Sandwich

Not wishing his card game to be interrupted with a sit-down meal, an 18th-century earl of Sandwich asked his servants to bring him meat between slices of bread, a combo that was later named after him.

Baby Ruth

In 1921, the Curtiss Candy Company reportedly named this nutty, nougat-filled treat after the daughter of this president. It was, however, years after her death and at the same time as this similarly named baseball player’s career, leading to rumors that it was named after him instead.

Robert E. Lee Cake

Named after a Confederate general in the American Civil War, this historic lemon cake recipe calls for an astonishing eight to 10 eggs.

Melba toast

This thin, crunchy cracker was invented at the famed Savoy hotel in this English city to honor one of its guests, a famous Australian opera singer.

Ronald Reagan’s Hamburger Soup

The 40th president of the United States reportedly issued this down-home soup recipe after being criticized for saying he liked fancy French soups.

Earl Grey tea

Reportedly a gift from a diplomat, this aromatic black tea was given the name of its recipient, a former prime minister of this nation

Oysters Rockefeller

This rich, succulent dish required a name to match its richness and was thus given the last name of the wealthiest man in the world at the time

Cobb Salad

The owner of the Brown Derby restaurant in this area of Los Angeles earned himself a namesake salad after quickly coming up with it late one night when searching through the fridge for something to feed theater manager Sid Grauman

Graham Crackers

These sweet crackers were invented by and named after one of America’s first proponents of health food and healthy living. A Presbyterian minister, he encouraged his followers to use this type of flour when baking and to abide by a vegetarian diet.

Victoria Sponge Cake

Named after the longest-reigning British monarch to date, this sponge cake has a layer of raspberry jam and cream and was traditionally served at afternoon tea parties

Salisbury steak

Invented by an American doctor, this ground beef dish was created for one of the first low-carb diets. According to this physician’s theories, the steak should be eaten three times a day while vegetables and starches are limited.

Source: special