This layered pastry from Italy's Amalfi Coast may have origins in a 17th-century convent.

Historians debate whether this dish actually originated with Italian sex workers.

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.

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

This Southeast Asian leaf can wake you up, knock you out, and subdue heroin withdrawal.

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.

These salted, pickled plums are an ancient Japanese hangover cure.

With a squeeze of lemon, this plant can turn any drink into a color-changing mood ring.

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.

On April 14, lonely South Korean singles are encouraged to drown their sorrows in black noodles.

When life gives you lemons, this tropical fruit makes 'em taste like lemonade.

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.

This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.

This cure-all-turned-soda once outsold Coca-Cola.

A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.

It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.

This classic San Franciscan ice cream sandwich is it, isn't it?

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

Funerals in the Lone Star State call for this comforting chocolate treat.