While Democrats summarily spanked their Republican counterparts (18-5) on the baseball diamond Thursday night at the CQ Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game, the rest of us stuffed our guts with the top contenders in CQ Roll Call’s annual “A Taste of America” showdown. Now in it’s second year, the regional taste-off pits iconic dishes from all around the country against one another, with items narrowed down by public vote. Cherry cobbler, the official entry from Utah, handily claimed the 2012 crown. The dish was delightful, pairing sweet-and-sour cherries with a crumbly, streusel-like topping. (more…)