In Queso Fever (A Movie About Cheese Dip)

Texas has beef barbecue, Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon, and Louisiana gave the world Cajun and Creole cuisine. But what is the culinary identity of Arkansas? Perhaps it starts with cheese dip, the smooth, rich staple that has intoxicated the state since the Great Depression. Little Rock lawyer Nick Rogers traced the background and meaning behind the dish, by way of interviews with historians, journalists, chefs, and the publicist for Ro*Tel.

"In Queso Fever: A Movie About Cheese Dip" from Nick Rogers on Vimeo.