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

Once described as a “divine elixir,” this Southern sauce typically gets its spunk from coffee.

Bacteria that cause gangrene are the magic ingredient in this cheese-scented loaf.

This sweet sandwich celebrates Georgia's favorite crop.

A crispy cookie from South Carolina, first introduced during the slave trade.

This varietal of rice is so good that it's compared to ice cream.

"As a vanquisher of men its equal has never been found."

These tricky pitchers turned pouring into a complex drinking game.

This praised oyster shucker is as elegant as it is dangerous.

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.

A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.

In the 19th century, Chinese immigrants developed an early New England fusion sandwich that is divisive as it is salty.

One of America's earliest candies is still available to buy.

Cooks in the Southern United States still whip up this spicy, seductively sweet condiment from the 1950s.

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

This tasty Czech pastry is now a Texan tradition.

Reach peak Americana with these deep-fried balls of Coca-Cola.

A crispy creation that lets you bite into your brew.

An unlikely pairing of honeycomb toffee and purple seaweed.

The liqueur was created “to stimulate and revivify His Majesty” while he was driving.

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

This traditional Georgian feast is characterized by lots of food, lots of wine, and lots of rules. 

To taste the oldest wine still in production, head to Cyprus.