The marshmallow-based candy is named for a delicacy just out of the ancient Greeks' reach.

Bakers fold this Polish pastry 81 times into the shape of a horseshoe.

Drooling over this nutty spiced dessert is a heretical move.

A bit of the past bubbles up in Israel's reinvention of its classic summer sipper.

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

Presidents and popes loved this cocaine-infused wine.

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

A brotherhood is behind this 15,000-egg tradition.

The surprisingly subversive history of dancing over afternoon tea.

This Christmas bread is formed in the shape of the baby Jesus.

Monks and nuns elevate this soft cheese with a wash of walnut liqueur.

This star-shaped fruit has been beloved for centuries.

These pink cookies are destined to be dunked in champagne.

This jelly is made with dandelions and tastes like honey.

These French candies originally came in seashells.

These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.

On the island of Mallorca, locals celebrate their viticulture with parades, grape-stomping contests, and a massive fruit fight.

This Spanish city gears up for Lent with a massive meringue fight.

The traditional way to send a stream of wine straight to your mouth.

In Cuenca, chefs transform offal into succulent tapas.

A Spanish ritual meant to inject effervescence into a flat drink.

Goggles are a good idea at this wine-slinging battle.

After the giant food fight is over, fire trucks are needed to hose down the sauce-filled streets.

To earn a waffle from these vendors, you must first play a game of roulette.