Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

This Philadelphia cocktail was invented at a fishing club that once declared itself a sovereign state.

This is one seriously polarizing pie.

This candy rarely ventures beyond Canada's borders.

The real "Canadian bacon" comes rolled in cornmeal.

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

Touted as the original energy bar, the bison-based mixture kept for months.

Nutty and sweet, these juicy gems were once a valued trade commodity in the northern United States.

Savory meat jelly with a dollop of spicy mustard is a customary New Year's dish in Russia.

Inside a hard, yellow shell lies a sweet, black spread.

The animal's nose and upper lip make a savory, umami-rich soup.

Whipping snow, seal oil, and berries into a frosty treat takes a very deft hand.

In Inuit cultures, using the whole whale is an act of respect, including consuming its blubber and skin.

This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.

This Christmas tree elixir kept Vikings and Captain Cook alive.

South Korea's anatomically suggestive sea worm is a satisfying blend of salty, sweet, and chewy.

Saffron, rose water, and pistachios combine in a fragrant, sweet-savory treat.

These Bavarian cookies are also intricate works of art.

Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like mulled wine and a flaming, rum-soaked sugar loaf.

Soft young cones make a sweet jam believed to have health benefits in Russia and Georgia.

Pilgrims trekking across Spain can stop for free wine at the Monasterio de Irache.

This “hodgepodge” of affordable ingredients fueled local laborers during the Industrial Revolution.

This hand-pulled cotton candy treat from Iran looks like threads of unspun silk.

These tightly coiled ferns also serve as a Māori symbol for unity.