Snacks are the best. They’re the little “in-between meals” that help you power through the afternoon or satisfy a sweet tooth. But Illinois ’ favorite snack isn’t exactly a snack at all; it’s more of a dessert tied to a major holiday.

This Romantic Dessert Was Invented in Illinois

Back in the 1960s, a sweet treat that’s now strongly associated with Valentine’s Day (and romance in general) was invented in Illinois. Lorraine Lorusso , who owned a shop called Stop-N-Shop, is credited with creating the chocolate-covered strawberry.

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The Origins of Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Because of its origins in Illinois , Reader’s Digest has officially na

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