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Christmas Eve Carp
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Christmas Eve Carp

Some families keep their holiday meal fresh by letting it live in their bathtub.
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Samichlaus
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Samichlaus

This lager, once considered the strongest beer in the world, is brewed only on Saint Nicholas's Day.
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Blueberry Duff
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Blueberry Duff

A Canadian pudding that's boiled in a bag and is interchangeably lunch and dessert.
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Iceberg Beer
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Iceberg Beer

A Newfoundland brewery makes beer from glaciers that float along the shore.
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Iceberg Ice
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Iceberg Ice

In Newfoundland, the icebergs that float along the coast may end up in your cocktail.
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Salzburger Nockerl
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Salzburger Nockerl

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

Tequila's ancient, fermented cousin is making a comeback in Mexico City.
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Chicatanas
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Chicatanas

The seasonal treat that descends from the sky in swarms.
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Dorilocos
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Dorilocos

At last, a street snack that brings together Doritos, veggies, pickled pig skin, and gummies.
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Guimaras Mango Festival
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Guimaras Mango Festival

Themed buffets, parades, performances, and competitions dominate this Philippines island every May.
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Keso Ice Cream
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Keso Ice Cream

Cheddar cheese flavors a classic frozen treat in the Philippines.
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Tebasaki Gyoza
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Tebasaki Gyoza

Proof that dumplings and chicken wings are not mutually exclusive categories.
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Fujisan Bread
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Fujisan Bread

Worlds collide in this braided bread that tastes like brioche and is meant to look like Mount Fuji.
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Wasabi Ice Cream
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Wasabi Ice Cream

The cure and cause of a burning tongue.
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Longevity Peach
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Longevity Peach

These buns artfully resemble peaches and represent immortality.
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Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Andarinos di Usini
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Andarinos di Usini

Made only in one Sardinian village, these sun-dried pasta spirals are crafted twist by painstaking twist.
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Brioche con Gelato
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Brioche con Gelato

Some Sicilians start their day with this decadent combination.
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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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Beaujolais Nouveau
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Beaujolais Nouveau

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.
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Barraquito
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Barraquito

This Canary Islands' specialty upgrades coffee with layers of condensed milk and liqueur.
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Pegu Club Cocktail
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Pegu Club Cocktail

A cocktail that originated in a British officers’ club in erstwhile Burma now has fans across the world.
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Green Chile Lemonade
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Green Chile Lemonade

A roadside diner in Hatch, New Mexico, makes the most of the town's fiery crop.
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Canelazo
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Canelazo

A sweet, warm cocktail to chase away the chill of Andean nights.
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Moose Milk
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Moose Milk

Eggnog gone wild, brought to you by the Canadian Military.
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