First recorded use of "Sunday" spelling in Ithaca, NY in 1892. Two Rivers, Wisconsin claims to be birthplace, based on 1881 story. Buffalo, NY claims origin in 1889. Evanston, Illinois passed blue law against soda sales in 1890. Plainfield, Illinois claims Mr. Sonntag created it in 1890
Ruth Graves Wakefield invented chocolate chip cookies in 1938 at Toll House Inn. She added chopped Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate to a cookie recipe. Wakefield gave Nestlé recipe and received lifetime supply of chocolate
Kerebiç is a cookie/dessert from Mersin, Hatay and Gaziantep. Gaziantep version is shaped with molds, served without foam. Mersin version is softer with more foam than cookies. Original Mersin version uses special semolina flour. Cookies contain semolina, flour, butter, olive oil and minimal sugar
Turkish Delight, or Lokum, dates back to Ottoman Empire period. Originally created for royalty, later became popular among general population. Symbolizes hospitality and celebration during weddings and religious holidays
Mochi mona combines glutinous rice with various fillings like red bean or matcha. Traditional making involves pounding steamed rice into sticky paste. Traditionally served during celebrations and ceremonies in Japan