You cant find this unique condiment just anywhere.

Its a common experience that people everywhere seem to share, no matter where youre from.

But if youre from Virginia, theres another bowl that appears alongside the customary tortilla chips and red salsa.

Southern Living Herbed Buttermilk Ranch Dressing after shaking in the jar

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Were talking about the Virginia delicacy known as white sauce.

At its core, white sauce is almost like a ranch-esque dressing.

Its creamy and sometimes runny, depending on who’s making it.

And yes, its served free-of-charge with complimentary chips alongside salsa.

And if white sauce is as akin toranch dressingas Virginians say, we surely see the appeal.