This savory seafood condiment is named after the finest cognacs.

Historians debate whether this dish actually originated with Italian sex workers.

One fantasy food's journey from sci-fi vegan steak to silver screen cannibalism to actual meal replacement.

This ancient, spreadable cheese is disappearing from Scottish cuisine.

Early American settlers invented new tools to harvest a new crop.

The story of South Carolina's sweet-hot soda begins with a chance discovery during the Revolutionary War.

Once steamed in shirt sleeves and pant legs, this sweet roll took on the nickname “dead man's leg.”

The story of the golf tournament’s signature snack is one of secret recipes and controversial updates.

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

All but absent from supermarket shelves, this heirloom peach is a sweet secret in Southerners' backyard gardens.

This varietal of rice is so good that it's compared to ice cream.

A crispy cookie from South Carolina, first introduced during the slave trade.

Maine's top-selling spirit that almost no one else drinks.

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

A candy made with chocolate, coconut and ... mashed potatoes?

The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.

This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.

Bacteria that cause gangrene are the magic ingredient in this cheese-scented loaf.

This staple sandwich of Brooklyn delis has become a symbol of gentrification.

A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.

For a juicier burger, steam it like a vegetable.

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.

This cure-all-turned-soda once outsold Coca-Cola.

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.