The briny “asparagus of the sea” grows along coasts around the world.

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.

The sweet is naturally a bubblegum shade of pink.

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

You can roast your potatoes in this rendered fat, or just spread it on bread and eat it cold.

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

The beautiful dessert evaporates in 20 minutes.

Arkansas' unofficial state treat doesn't contain marsupials, but it does have several sweet layers.

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

In Lisbon, tiny, standing-room-only bars specialize in this sour cherry liqueur.

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

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

Raw, steamed, or fried, these satchels of fish semen are creamy delicacies.

These adorable buns hide savory and sweet surprises.

A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.

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

This praised oyster shucker is as elegant as it is dangerous.

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.

On November 5, the British celebrate a thwarted assassination attempt with bonfires and deliciously dense, sticky gingerbread.

Devoted fans pay thousands for bricks of this fermented tea.

The rich, potato-filled dish nourished Catholics on meatless Fridays.

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

This savory seafood condiment is named after the finest cognacs.

One of the earliest fire-starting “technologies.”