These deep-fried dough daisies outlived the Fort Erie amusement park in which they were born.

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

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

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.

Kentucky's melt-in-your-mouth treats date back to the 1800s.

A pharmaceutical company developed this beverage as drinkable IV solution.

So strong is Kuwaitis’ love for this seasonal delicacy that an entire market gets set up just for its sale.

This salad named after a scandal has been traced back to Kraft and Helen Keller.

These Japanese sweets demonstrate the ephemeral beauty of the seasons.

This retro sandwich filling was once a convenient, comforting funeral food.

These pull-apart rolls were once baked with lottery tickets in the center.

Every year, one tiny Tennessee town celebrates this sugary Southern duo.

These Polish pre-Lent doughnuts have taken on a life (and an eating contest) of their own in the United States.

These Bavarian cookies are also intricate works of art.

The sweet, spiraled pastries were once a staple on cold days in the American South.

These Portuguese doughnuts have a fervent fanbase in Hawaii.

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

A Prohibition-era flavor from a soda company beloved by Detroiters and Juggalos.

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.

These epic Filipino feasts feature lavish spreads and forego utensils.

This sweet treat is so beloved in Hong Kong, it inspired an animated movie.

Worlds collide in this braided bread that tastes like brioche and is meant to look like Mount Fuji.

This rare, smoky chile grows only in the Sierra Norte region of Oaxaca.

Brewers freeze their beer to make this high-octane, sweet style.