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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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Added by danielsoneva4
Necco Wafers
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Necco Wafers

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.
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Leigh ChavezBush Added by Leigh ChavezBush
Salzburger Nockerl
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Salzburger Nockerl

This dessert pays tribute to the snow-covered mountains surrounding Salzburg.
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Motiv Zuckerl
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Motiv Zuckerl

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

Like the famed composer himself, this Mozart-homage bonbon originated in Salzburg, Austria.
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Springerle
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Springerle

These Bavarian cookies are also intricate works of art.
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Eton Mess
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Eton Mess

This summery parfait has mingled with British royals and literary elites.
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Watergate Salad
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Watergate Salad

This salad named after a scandal has been traced back to Kraft and Helen Keller.
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Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
Financiers
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Financiers

These almond cakes resembling gold ingots were sold near the Paris stock exchange.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Brioche con Gelato
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Brioche con Gelato

Some Sicilians start their day with this decadent combination.
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Kouign-Amann
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Kouign-Amann

Some Bretons claim that their signature treat is the fattiest pastry in the world.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Doberge Cake
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Doberge Cake

This towering treat is a slice of New Orleans immigrant history.
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Pickleback
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Pickleback

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

Quench your thirst with the refreshing taste of celery soda.
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Mlíko
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Mlíko

In Czechia, a foamy beer is a sweet and creamy treat.
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Brennivín
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Brennivín

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?
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Ice Wine
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Ice Wine

Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.
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Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
Cynar
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Cynar

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.
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Rabarbaro
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Rabarbaro

Chinese rhubarb imparts an organic smoky aroma to this Italian amaro.
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Coffee Milk
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Coffee Milk

Would you like some coffee flavor with your milk?
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Fried Brain Sandwich
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Fried Brain Sandwich

Only a handful of restaurants still serve the retro Midwestern meal.
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Barbecued Mutton
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Barbecued Mutton

The slow-smoked sheep is a Western Kentucky specialty.
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Burgoo
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Burgoo

It’s only fitting that a racehorse named after this Kentucky stew won the state’s signature Derby.
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Leigh ChavezBush Added by Leigh ChavezBush
Texas Kolaches
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Texas Kolaches

This tasty Czech pastry is now a Texan tradition.
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Susie Armitage Added by Susie Armitage