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Ingberlach
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Ingberlach

Grandmas fashion this near-forgotten Passover treat from ginger and honey.
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Flora-Bama Mullet Toss
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Flora-Bama Mullet Toss

Every April, contestants fling a dead fish over the Florida-Alabama state line for charity.
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Turtle Sauce Picante
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Turtle Sauce Picante

This smoky, spicy dish comes straight out of Cajun country.
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New Mexican Sundae
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New Mexican Sundae

Frozen custard gets topped with green chile sauce and salty pecans to make this Las Cruces specialty.
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Flódni
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Flódni

This multi-layered treat has become a potent symbol of Hungarian-Jewish identity.
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Fröccs
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Fröccs

A seasonal Hungarian spritzer has a language all its own.
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Koolickles
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Koolickles

Dill pickles soaked in Kool-Aid? Oh, yeah!
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Ice Cream Potato
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Ice Cream Potato

In Idaho, even sundaes pay tribute to the state's beloved tuber.
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Hickory Syrup
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Hickory Syrup

A sweet regional alternative to the maple kind.
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Koliva
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Koliva

Drooling over this nutty spiced dessert is a heretical move.
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Durian
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Durian

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.
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Bunny Chow
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Bunny Chow

This curry-on-the-go hails from South Africa.
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Longevity Peach
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Longevity Peach

These buns artfully resemble peaches and represent immortality.
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Bhang
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Bhang

To celebrate the Holi festival, many Indians raise a glass of cannabis-infused milk.
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Sauna Sausage
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Sauna Sausage

In Finland, you sizzle along with your meal.
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Chicken of the Woods
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Chicken of the Woods

This mushroom tastes just like chicken.
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Boucan
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Boucan

This grill defined a new breed of pirates.
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Coquito Nuts
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Coquito Nuts

Chile is home to very, very small coconuts.
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Pie Birds
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Pie Birds

To release steam, Victorian bakers placed whimsical ceramics in their pastries.
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Mämmi
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Mämmi

Traditional Easter pudding, best served untraditionally.
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Portuguese Bacon Pudding
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Portuguese Bacon Pudding

Royalty adored the Abbot of Priscos' porcine dessert.
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Water Monitor Lizard
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Water Monitor Lizard

A delicacy in Indonesia, the reptile's meat is a meal and a medicine.
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Tejocote
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Tejocote

On Day of the Dead, garlands of the tiny, apple-flavored fruit serve as offerings to the deceased.
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Biltong
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Biltong

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.
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