Once a treatment for heat stroke, the herbal gel now flavors desserts.

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.

There's a legend that this Latvian herbal liqueur saved an ailing Catherine the Great.

The fiery Calabrian meat spread also goes by "red Nutella" and "poor man's Viagra."

The Greek island's volcanic soil produces an intensely fragrant, sweet crop.

The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”

These beautiful wooden cups are traditionally carved from birch tree burls.

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

Once steamed in shirt sleeves and pant legs, this sweet roll took on the nickname “dead man's leg.”

This summery parfait has mingled with British royals and literary elites.

Not even Harry Potter could resist this whimsical British dessert.

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

Many spoons are needed to demolish one of these ice cream-stuffed bread loaves.

After rotating over hot coals, the Transylvanian treat unravels in a sweet spiral.

The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.

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

Its deep-fried crust is part of a longstanding Neapolitan tradition.

The Irish bread comes with raisins and omens.

This adaption of French refugee bread is now a protected Irish specialty.