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Matcha Chasen
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Matcha Chasen

To make the perfect matcha, start with the perfect whisk.
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The Christmas Pickle
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The Christmas Pickle

The holiday tradition of hiding an ornamental veggie.
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Shojin Ryori
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Shojin Ryori

Japan's traditional temple cuisine features meals that are nutritionally and visually balanced.
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Ackee
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Ackee

Jamaica's national fruit is poisonous and resembles scrambled eggs.
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Fry Sauce
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Fry Sauce

It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.
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Johnnycakes
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Johnnycakes

The cornmeal patty that Rhode Islanders eat morning, noon, and night.
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Cincinnati Chili
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Cincinnati Chili

Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.
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Barbecue Spaghetti
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Barbecue Spaghetti

Memphis adds a little Italian flair to its Southern repertoire.
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Prickly Pear Sorbet
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Prickly Pear Sorbet

A watermelon-and-bubblegum-flavored treat courtesy of Mexico's favorite cactus.
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Boston Baked Beans
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Boston Baked Beans

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.
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Beaver Tails
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Beaver Tails

No rodents were harmed in the making of this fried Canadian treat.
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Necco Wafers
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Necco Wafers

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.
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XO Sauce
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XO Sauce

This savory seafood condiment is named after the finest cognacs.
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Sfogliatella
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Sfogliatella

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

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.
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Okinawa Black Sugar
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Okinawa Black Sugar

It's darker, saltier, and healthier than white sugar.
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Fruit Sando
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Fruit Sando

Fresh fruit is the main feature of this sweet sandwich.
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Sharkskin Wasabi Grater
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Sharkskin Wasabi Grater

Traditional sushi chefs produce optimal condiments with this ancient tool.
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Real Wasabi
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Real Wasabi

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.
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The Boston Stabber
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The Boston Stabber

This praised oyster shucker is as elegant as it is dangerous.
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Steam Beer
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Steam Beer

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.
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Brennivín
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Brennivín

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?
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Smoked Puffin
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Smoked Puffin

This controversial meat is ingrained in ancient Nordic culture.
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Amezaiku
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Amezaiku

This gorgeous sugar art is making a comeback.
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