Curry powder gives this savory seasoning its golden hue.

This chocolate-flavored superfood falls from the Australian Acacia bush.

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.

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

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.

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

Spread this fat-poached meat on a crusty French loaf.

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

The melon has its own sculpture, festival, and order of knights.

Ancient Celtic settlers brought this honey-based drink to Brittany.

These almond cakes resembling gold ingots were sold near the Paris stock exchange.

These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.

These French candies originally came in seashells.

This French wedding cake is a caramel-wrapped tower of pastry balls.

The 17th-century dessert plants an isle of meringue in a sea of custard.

Before they're filled with brandy, these bottles get attached to trees so pears can grow inside.

These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.

Pink or green syrup turns a historic German ale into a tart, sweet delight.

The liqueur was created “to stimulate and revivify His Majesty” while he was driving.

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.

The ancient confection consists of wispy sugar-strands that look like dragon whiskers.

Venture beyond the usual sour-sweet varieties with this funky, savory fruit.

Authentic renditions of this Vietnamese noodle dish rely on the terroir of a single coastal city.

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