At some New Orleans weddings, bridesmaids predict their futures with these hidden charms.

This century-old New Orleans treat is still sold from a mule-drawn cart.

“Fiji asparagus” isn't asparagus at all.

After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleanians banded together to save a beloved heirloom squash.

Beekeepers in the United States' southeastern swamplands are fighting to preserve this smooth, sweet delicacy.

Developed by Spain's elite military unit in the 1920s, this cocktail is a favorite among Barcelona's college students.

South Dakota's unique contribution to World War II soldiers.

This rare berry grows only in two Chilean towns.

When Ukrainian immigrants embraced a local crop, a sweet prairie perogy was born.

Beneath a layer of spines, this cactus sprouts asparagus-flavored buds.

The Haitian mushroom transforms rice into an inky, earthy delicacy.

Not even Harry Potter could resist this whimsical British dessert.

This orange and black licorice flavor is kind of a big deal in Canada.

Not even the 17th-century nuns behind this Mexican eggnog could resist drinking it.

Christmas in Northeast Pennsylvania calls for “the Champagne of the Coal Region.”

Brie's dark, older cousin can only be found in one region of France.

These rare traditional dumplings are as big as a plate.

The secret to Romania's hangover-busting soup is tripe.

One of the world's least-loved liquors calls Chicago home.

Mind your teeth when eating this juicy Chicago specialty.

The secret to this sandwich is the cow’s fourth stomach.

In Armenia, hangovers call for a hearty soup of boiled cow hooves.

The Ecuadorian cure for a hangover is beef tripe stew.

Cow eyes make a juicy and gelatinous taco filling.