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Cholla Buds
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Cholla Buds

Beneath a layer of spines, this cactus sprouts asparagus-flavored buds.
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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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Amarula Brigadeiro
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Amarula Brigadeiro

Pair a Brazilian confection with a sweet South African liqueur, and a unique treat is born.
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Maple Creemee
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Maple Creemee

Vermont's version of soft serve celebrates their local dairy and maple industries.
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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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Fried Beer
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Fried Beer

A crispy creation that lets you bite into your brew.
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Harðfiskur
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Harðfiskur

The pungent, wind-dried white fish is a traditional Icelandic food.
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Tomato Wine
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Tomato Wine

Who said vineyards have to grow grapes?
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Meteorite Wine at Tagua Tagua Observatory
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Meteorite Wine at Tagua Tagua Observatory

This Cabernet Sauvignon is out of this world.
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Hot Horse Burger
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Hot Horse Burger

A popular Slovenian fast-food joint doesn't specialize in beef.
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Chili Bomb
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Chili Bomb

Both a noun and an action, chili-bombing loads a pizza with tater tots, chili, and Cheez Whiz.
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Jólaöl
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Jólaöl

It's not Icelandic Christmas without two sodas in one cup.
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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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Mechoui
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Mechoui

In this Moroccan street specialty, whole-roasted lamb is cooked in underground clay pits and sold by weight.
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Camp Coffee
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Camp Coffee

Invented in Scotland in the late 1800s, this syrupy “instant coffee” is now a beloved baking ingredient.
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Deep-Fried Jelly Beans
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Deep-Fried Jelly Beans

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

Once a delicacy limited to the wealthy, smoked horse meat sausage is now a centerpiece at many Kazakh feasts.
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Vermont Gold Vodka
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Vermont Gold Vodka

Soften the chill of Northeastern winters with a spirit distilled from local maple sap.
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Moroccan Camel Burgers
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Moroccan Camel Burgers

Journey into the Marrakesh Kasbah to find this lean, slightly sweet favorite.
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Jucy Lucy
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Jucy Lucy

This beef patty oozes cheese from within.
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Ghost Pepper Ice Cream
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Ghost Pepper Ice Cream

In Rehoboth Beach, you need a signed waiver to satisfy your sweet tooth with this fiery dessert.
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Saezuri
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Saezuri

In Japan, whale tongue is a disappearing delicacy.
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Rivesaltes
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Rivesaltes

This French fortified wine is left outside for a year, aging amid rain and swinging temperatures.
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Mashed Potato-Filled Walnut Cakes
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Mashed Potato-Filled Walnut Cakes

Korean hodu kwaja is normally stuffed with red bean paste, but one bakery in Toronto slips in a delicious surprise.
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