The Irish bread comes with raisins and omens.

At some New Orleans weddings, bridesmaids predict their futures with these hidden charms.

In the American South, some believe it deters rain on one's wedding day.

The Belgian candy that sparked an epic vendor battle.

This powder proved essential to Arctic exploration, war, and the ice cream parlor.

The rich, potato-filled dish nourished Catholics on meatless Fridays.

These salty potatoes were originally boiled in seawater.

Long Island's rich history of clamming is packed inside a creamy, sea-scented pie.

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

Binghamton celebrates its sandwich of marinated meat cubes at a yearly hot air balloon festival.

Real maraschinos were born more than a century ago in an Italian distillery.

At a subterranean Edinburgh bar, drinkers can assemble their cocktails via kitschy claw machine.

Northeast Indian markets sell this glittery, sour fruit in bags with salt chasers.

Pilgrims trekking across Spain can stop for free wine at the Monasterio de Irache.

Every July, a seaside town pays homage to its local mollusks with eating contests, a marine-themed parade, and plenty of fresh seafood.

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

Two Chinese bakery specialties, combined into one.

This tasty Czech pastry is now a Texan tradition.

A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.

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

These dangling decorations of lemon and chili peppers are meant to ward off a goddess of misfortune.

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

This thick, jet-black soup is an amazingly fragrant and nutty Chinese dessert.

This soggy Southern snack combines cornbread and buttermilk in a single glass.