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Pure Kona Coffee
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Pure Kona Coffee

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.
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Siwa Oasis Dates
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Siwa Oasis Dates

Dates from this desert oasis have been sweetening Egyptian tables since pharaonic times.
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Cotton Candy Grapes
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Cotton Candy Grapes

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

In Icelandic cuisine, few things are more traditional than half a sheep's head.
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Black Ivory Coffee
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Black Ivory Coffee

There's an elephant in the room when it comes to the world's most expensive brew.
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Mutura
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Mutura

Making this sausage of meat, tripe, and blood is its own festive occasion in Kenya.
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Ugali with Termites
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Ugali with Termites

Kenya's classic corn porridge becomes the ideal pairing for crunchy, roasted insects.
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Bakeapple
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Bakeapple

Almost every Newfoundlander has a secret spot for foraging this honey-sweet berry.
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Barbecued Mutton
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Barbecued Mutton

The slow-smoked sheep is a Western Kentucky specialty.
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Fugu
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Fugu

The toxic pufferfish steals hearts, despite its ability to stop them.
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Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
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Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

The birthplace of coffee celebrates community with a sensory feast.
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Finger Steak
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Finger Steak

Idaho's fried specialty makes steak a finger food.
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