Bess Truman made this dessert for Winston Churchill after his “Iron Curtain” speech.

Utah's favorite nonalcoholic beer got its start more than a century ago as a German brew.

Birmingham's sinus-clearing soda was a popular way to enhance bootlegged hooch during Prohibition.

Kentucky's melt-in-your-mouth treats date back to the 1800s.

After thriving during Prohibition, this soda fountain staple was immortalized in a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.

Everyone says this vintage chewing gum tastes like soap, including the company.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

The gummies are taking over Utah.

Detroit's signature soda shake blends Vernors ginger ale with vanilla ice cream.

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

At the Big E, fairgoers can try guessing their candy's flavors through funnel cake fluff.

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.

A motel restaurant in a tiny Utah town bakes this sweet and sour treat.

This taste bud befuddler is a signature Baltimore sweet.

Every March, Central New York shelves are stocked with glass bottles of green dairy.

This hot-pink sweet treat that bears only a notional resemblance to poultry is a Canadian Christmastime staple.

An obscure Italian amaro became the pride of Pittsburgh.

Quench your thirst with the refreshing taste of celery soda.

Soda mixed with milk creates this frosty, creamy drink.

You can have your syrup and drink it, too.

Bakers delicately wrap this corn-and-bean dumpling in hickory leaves before boiling.

The Southern barbecue staple offers a sweet, tropical chaser to the main course.

Greens and crispy corn bread combine in this North Carolina specialty.