The aging process of this formaggio begins in a barrel of wine.

Snap judgments may spell trouble for what was once the king of California apricots.

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.

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.

The washed and dried root of the licorice plant was once a popular natural “candy.”

These detailed, dainty confections are made by hand with minimal tools.

Sicilian nuns once hung these sugary "fruits" from tree branches.

This soggy Southern snack combines cornbread and buttermilk in a single glass.

All but absent from supermarket shelves, this heirloom peach is a sweet secret in Southerners' backyard gardens.

Beekeepers in the United States' southeastern swamplands are fighting to preserve this smooth, sweet delicacy.

This recently revived New York heirloom doesn't contain cheese, but it does make an iconic pumpkin pie.

A porcine aspic that makes a perfect accompaniment to crackers and sandwiches is fast becoming a rare commodity.

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

After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleanians banded together to save a beloved heirloom squash.

This chocolate-coated confection's crisp, bubbly structure is well-suited to the even crisper Buffalo air.

This British temperance tonic is now a Ramadan favorite.

Devoted fans pay thousands for bricks of this fermented tea.

These embellished containers didn’t just sit pretty on the table; they determined social standing.

Remembering a time when designated celery vases were prized centerpieces.

These intricate stamps are relics from a time when dairy farmers beautifully branded their products.

This fruit either burns your throat or tastes like a tropical medley.

Mexico's “mouse melon” is actually a tiny cucumber.

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.

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