On November 5, the British celebrate a thwarted assassination attempt with bonfires and deliciously dense, sticky gingerbread.

The decadent pastry almost outshines the Slovenian lake it's named for.

This lager, once considered the strongest beer in the world, is brewed only on Saint Nicholas's Day.

Folding and deep-frying pies is a beloved Neapolitan tradition.

Meet Sweden's savory “sandwich cake.”

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

Once made by monks, this candy spends 15 days rolling in sugar syrup to get its pearly-white shell.

One of the smallest cities in the world specializes in mistletoe brandy.

This small-batch spirit is distilled from cactus fruit.

The original “nails” have disappeared from this cheese-smothered, horseshoe-shaped ham dish.

This dessert pays tribute to the snow-covered mountains surrounding Salzburg.

This ruby, tannic style is little-known outside its native Bulgaria.

This heavenly custard was born from the leftovers of sherry winemaking.

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

Benedictine monks in Oregon brew and serve this dark, heady beer.

Now largely forgotten, the pairing was once as popular as PB&J.

The Laotian street food is mildly sweet and surprisingly juicy.

No slugs were harmed in the making of this five-cent sandwich.

These sweet hands come with stories of triumph and brutality.

The Netherlands' most famous treat now comes in a bottle.

The dainty, cream-filled specialty is on the brink of extinction.

All is fare in the Korean War.

A decadent blend of coffee, whipped egg, and butter have made this wartime invention a modern-day favorite.

This Okinawan specialty resembles a Japanese take on Taco Bell.