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Yaupon Tea
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Yaupon Tea

The mellow-buzz brew that once fueled Native Americans is making a comeback.
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Collard Sandwich
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Collard Sandwich

Greens and crispy corn bread combine in this North Carolina specialty.
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Prickly Pear Sorbet
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Prickly Pear Sorbet

A watermelon-and-bubblegum-flavored treat courtesy of Mexico's favorite cactus.
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Barbecue Spaghetti
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Barbecue Spaghetti

Memphis adds a little Italian flair to its Southern repertoire.
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Pickle Soft Serve
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Pickle Soft Serve

The briny, refreshing ice cream acts as a cooling chaser to spicy meals.
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Tepache
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Tepache

This fizzy, tropical drink has ancient roots in Mexico.
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Boston Cooler
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Boston Cooler

Detroit's signature soda shake blends Vernors ginger ale with vanilla ice cream.
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Glass Gem Corn
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Glass Gem Corn

This jewel-like corn became an internet sensation.
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Pink Pearl Apple
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Pink Pearl Apple

Take a bite out of this apple to reveal its pink interior.
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Maple Seltzer
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Maple Seltzer

You can have your syrup and drink it, too.
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Fireweed Jelly
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Fireweed Jelly

Alaska's wildflowers produce this vibrant jelly.
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Cholla Buds
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Cholla Buds

Beneath a layer of spines, this cactus sprouts asparagus-flavored buds.
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Tomato Wine
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Tomato Wine

Who said vineyards have to grow grapes?
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Dill Pickle Pizza
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Dill Pickle Pizza

This is one seriously polarizing pie.
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New Mexican Sundae
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New Mexican Sundae

Frozen custard gets topped with green chile sauce and salty pecans to make this Las Cruces specialty.
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Pops' Root Beer Bread Pudding
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Pops' Root Beer Bread Pudding

This Route 66 institution goes the extra mile for soda-based indulgence.
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Pickle Pie
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Pickle Pie

A motel restaurant in a tiny Utah town bakes this sweet and sour treat.
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Mint Milk
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Mint Milk

Every March, Central New York shelves are stocked with glass bottles of green dairy.
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Fluff Screamer
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Fluff Screamer

An unusual combination of marshmallows and spice make this screamingly good burger.
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Shimanto River 'Seaweed' Tempura
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Shimanto River 'Seaweed' Tempura

In Kochi, Japan, river laver gets deep-fried into an earthy, crunchy treat.
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Pumpple Cake
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Pumpple Cake

Called the turducken of desserts, this multilayered cake hides two pies inside.
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