In Kochi, Japan, river laver gets deep-fried into an earthy, crunchy treat.

This long-extinct pungent delight has made a comeback in Wisconsin.

Outside chapels carved from cliffs and caves, elderly women sell sweet, beautiful breads rooted in Armenia’s Christian traditions.

In the mountains of the Philippines, nuns raise funds with a sweet spread made from purple yams.

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

Senegal's popular spring rolls tell a story of war, love, and colonialism.

This rare berry grows only in two Chilean towns.

Pennsylvanians come out in droves for this pre-Lent delicacy.

The fairest and rarest of them all.

Catch these floating noodles before they flow by.

New Jersey’s favorite breakfast meat forms the salty spine of this summer sweet.

A jet-black, vanilla-flavored treat with hints of its marine origin.

Scorpions, mealworms, and crickets mingle with rainbow sprinkles on the Peculiarium's famous sundae.

Elderly villagers hunt the digger wasps that stud these Japanese rice crackers.

In Lisbon, tiny, standing-room-only bars specialize in this sour cherry liqueur.

Scotland's beloved traditional dish is deep-fried and served up fast-food style.

Belgium's stew of beef and abbey-style ale is essentially bourguignon for beer lovers.

Though its home region has been split by war, love for this hearty pastry transcends borders.

Portugal's volcanic archipelago is home to addictively sweet and chewy muffins.

The original Cronut was named after a legendary acrobat's sneeze.

Some Sicilians start their day with this decadent combination.

A small town is home to a beloved candy invented by one of Sweden's first female entrepreneurs.

Residents of this Greek island distill mastic sap, the "tears of Chios," into a piney-sweet liqueur.

The sweet potato donuts are an integral part of the Afro-Peruvian community.