These Bavarian cookies are also intricate works of art.

A delicious fruit with a suggestively-shaped seed.

The legend of these rum-and-molasses cookies leads to a New England tavern owned by a Black Revolutionary War veteran.

This layered pastry from Italy's Amalfi Coast may have origins in a 17th-century convent.

One fantasy food's journey from sci-fi vegan steak to silver screen cannibalism to actual meal replacement.

This tangy fruit flavors everything from ice cream to cocktails.

This condiment proves that what the world considers delicious is (nearly) universal.

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

Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like mulled wine and a flaming, rum-soaked sugar loaf.

Next-level egg rolls are wrapped in an entire chicken wing.

Captured on Cambodian rice plantations, the rodents make savory roadside snacks.

The Laotian street food is mildly sweet and surprisingly juicy.

Monks make this stunning, ephemeral art from yak butter and mineral pigments.

Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.

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

This once-common spice is now almost completely unknown outside India.

In Tibetan temples, yak butter burns day and night.

You'll love it almost as much as the critters clinging to the rind.

From hulking plains creatures comes a delicate, nutty cheese.

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

"Monk's Head" cheese requires a special shaver.

Flavoring everything from dumplings to mochi, this sweet and salty paste shows another side to edamame.

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.