This phallic, giant clam is the culinary crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest.

Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.

Roadside vendors in the Deep South soften fresh goobers with bubbling brine.

This spiced, warming drink may have helped broker peace between warring tribes.

A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.

Battered and fried testicles make use of a cattle-country surplus.

This style of fried chicken is pressure-cooked while it fries.

Once described as a “divine elixir,” this Southern sauce typically gets its spunk from coffee.

Touted as the original energy bar, the bison-based mixture kept for months.

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

This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

Pay tribute to the poet Robert Burns with bagpipes, readings, and heaping helpings of haggis.

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

This savory Southern staple is disappearing.

The traditional way to send a stream of wine straight to your mouth.

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.

These muscular organs are a crispy, chewy Southern favorite.

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.

Traditional sushi chefs produce optimal condiments with this ancient tool.

The essence of Canada's eastern coastline, distilled.