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Yakamein
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Yakamein

Mixing soy sauce, Creole spices, and spaghetti, this hybrid soup is the embodiment of New Orleans' melting pot.
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Pure Kona Coffee
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Pure Kona Coffee

Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.
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Crystal Beach Sugar Waffles
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Crystal Beach Sugar Waffles

These deep-fried dough daisies outlived the Fort Erie amusement park in which they were born.
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Réveillon Dinner
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Réveillon Dinner

This French Creole Christmas Eve tradition takes midnight munchies to a whole new level.
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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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Oaxacan Mole Blanco
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Oaxacan Mole Blanco

The fairest and rarest of them all.
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Saskatoon Berry Perogies
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Saskatoon Berry Perogies

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

Pennsylvanians come out in droves for this pre-Lent delicacy.
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Panther Milk
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Panther Milk

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

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.
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Budae Jjigae
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Budae Jjigae

All is fare in the Korean War.
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Kopi Luwak
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Kopi Luwak

This is one expensive load of crap.
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Okinawa Black Sugar
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Okinawa Black Sugar

It's darker, saltier, and healthier than white sugar.
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Bhang
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Bhang

To celebrate the Holi festival, many Indians raise a glass of cannabis-infused milk.
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Kala Jamun
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Kala Jamun

These dark fried milk balls are flecked with gold and dipped in scented syrup.
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Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings
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Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings

Next-level egg rolls are wrapped in an entire chicken wing.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
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Japanese Tea Ceremony

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.
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Chai at Sahu Tea Shop
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Chai at Sahu Tea Shop

In an unassuming shop in Jaipur, a family has been serving highly addictive chai for decades.
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Snakefruit
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Snakefruit

Beneath its serpent-like skin lies pineapple-flavored flesh.
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Lapis Legit
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Lapis Legit

This Dutch-Indonesian cake contains up to 30 layers.
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Egg of the Sun Mango
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Egg of the Sun Mango

How can a fruit be worth $2,000?
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Pineapple Bun
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Pineapple Bun

This sweet treat is so beloved in Hong Kong, it inspired an animated movie.
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Mulberry Cream Bowl
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Mulberry Cream Bowl

Try this Indian seasonal treat after exploring Hyderabad's iconic mosque.
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Lambanóg
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Lambanóg

We can thank coconuts for this lesser-known tropical moonshine.
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