The Mesoamerican mortar and pestle has been made, and used, the same way for thousands of years.

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.

The spicy, sour mango sauce is beloved from India to Israel.

This bird comes with a brew inside.

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

You can have your syrup and drink it, too.

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.

Even a local sports team pays homage to these white-crusted, savory spuds.

Real maraschinos were born more than a century ago in an Italian distillery.

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.

This layered pastry from Italy's Amalfi Coast may have origins in a 17th-century convent.

Bitter, sweet, and salty collide in this cool Taiwanese treat.

In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.

These Polish pre-Lent doughnuts have taken on a life (and an eating contest) of their own in the United States.

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.

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.

Devour this rare variety without fear of post-pineapple mouth irritation.

These Portuguese doughnuts have a fervent fanbase in Hawaii.

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

This curry-on-the-go hails from South Africa.

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.

A sweet and nutty liqueur made with the fruit of the "elephant tree."

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.