If there is anything that should rest on its laurels, it’s probably this laurel-infused digestif.

A Victorian favorite is hanging on in Pennsylvania.

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

This gorgeous sugar art is making a comeback.

Fresh fruit is the main feature of this sweet sandwich.

It's not Icelandic Christmas without two sodas in one cup.

The washed and dried root of the licorice plant was once a popular natural “candy.”

The pungent, wind-dried white fish is a traditional Icelandic food.

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

Pilgrims trekking across Spain can stop for free wine at the Monasterio de Irache.

This Finnish licorice liqueur is as black as ink and as salty as seawater.

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.

This sweet treat has been cool for more than 1,000 years.

On November 5, the British celebrate a thwarted assassination attempt with bonfires and deliciously dense, sticky gingerbread.

A decadent blend of coffee, whipped egg, and butter have made this wartime invention a modern-day favorite.

The cornmeal patty that Rhode Islanders eat morning, noon, and night.

A bland but storied soup is always on the menu in the U.S. Senate.

The sweet, tiny wild berries are only available for two months each year.

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.

This crunchy, sweet, and tart noodle sorbet is one of the world's oldest frozen desserts.

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.

Smells like lavender, tastes like lemon rind, looks like a gnarled claw fresh from your nightmares. 

The world's least practical and most delicious edible straw.