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samanthachong

Associate Director of Audience Development, camera-happy, will talk to you at length about food.

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Kaymak

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Ingredients & Condiments

Kaymak

Somewhere between butter and cream cheese, kaymak adds a fatty, creamy richness to everything.

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AbiInman

Added by AbiInman

Glögg

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Glögg

The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”

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Abbey Perreault

Added by Abbey Perreault

Piccadilly Raspa

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Piccadilly Raspa

Kool-Aid and pickles make this Southwestern snow cone an unforgettable flavor bomb.

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Leigh ChavezBush

Added by Leigh ChavezBush

King Kong

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King Kong

The town of Lambayeque, Peru, specializes in a seven-layered sweet named for Hollywood's towering ape.

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Tony Dunnell

Added by Tony Dunnell

Frog Cakes

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Frog Cakes

The adorable amphibian treats are South Australian icons.

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Abbey Perreault

Added by Abbey Perreault

Fried Coke

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Fried Coke

Reach peak Americana with these deep-fried balls of Coca-Cola.

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Sam OBrien

Added by Sam OBrien

Rillettes

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Rillettes

Spread this fat-poached meat on a crusty French loaf.

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Leigh ChavezBush

Added by Leigh ChavezBush

Lemang Periuk Kera

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Lemang Periuk Kera

Carnivorous pitcher plants make excellent pouches for sticky rice.

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rachelrummel

Added by rachelrummel

Feria del Alfeñique

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Feria del Alfeñique

The most beautiful, striking sugar skulls can be found at this annual fair in Toluca, Mexico.

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Mario Yair TS

Added by Mario Yair TS

Nutcracker

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Nutcracker

This cocktail is a New York City summertime staple, albeit an illegal one.

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Rose Annis

Added by Rose Annis

Moon Mist

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Moon Mist

The Nova Scotia ice cream flavor is so beloved, women dye their hair to match its pastel swirl.

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Anne Ewbank

Added by Anne Ewbank

Raindrop Cake

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Raindrop Cake

The beautiful dessert evaporates in 20 minutes.

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Added by trevorxtravesty

Api Morado

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Api Morado

Cold mornings in the Andean Highlands are best met with a steaming cup of this sweet, purple drink.

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rachelrummel

Added by rachelrummel

Philly Taco

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Philly Taco

Wrap a slice of pizza around a cheesesteak to create this decadent mashup.

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rachelrummel

Added by rachelrummel

Hot Beef Sundae

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Hot Beef Sundae

Pretty please with a cherry (tomato) on top?

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Added by claireleone2024

Tetilla

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Meats & Animal Products

Tetilla

The Galician cheese named for a nipple and brought to you by “blonde” cows.

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Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Marathon du Médoc

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Marathon du Médoc

This French marathon has regular stops for wine, cheese, and oysters.

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Alex Mayyasi

Added by Alex Mayyasi

Stargazy Pie

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Stargazy Pie

A traditional Cornish pie that—ARE THOSE FISH HEADS COMING OUT OF THE TOP?!

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EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Tepache

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Tepache

This fizzy, tropical drink has ancient roots in Mexico.

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Added by trevorxtravesty

Seattle Teriyaki

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Seattle Teriyaki

This once-ubiquitous fusion dish is fading into obscurity.

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Added by stonefall

Blackberry Jam Fruit

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Fruits & Vegetables

Blackberry Jam Fruit

Inside a hard, yellow shell lies a sweet, black spread.

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Jared Rydelek

Added by Jared Rydelek

Tejocote

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Fruits & Vegetables

Tejocote

On Day of the Dead, garlands of the tiny, apple-flavored fruit serve as offerings to the deceased.

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Jared Rydelek

Added by Jared Rydelek

Boston Cooler

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Boston Cooler

Detroit's signature soda shake blends Vernors ginger ale with vanilla ice cream.

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Mandazi

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Mandazi

Across East Africa, these cardamom-flavored doughnuts are the perfect pairing for chai.

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Susie Armitage

Added by Susie Armitage