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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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Nakládaný Hermelín
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Nakládaný Hermelín

The pungent pickled cheese is a popular Czech bar snack.
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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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Motiv Zuckerl
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Motiv Zuckerl

These detailed, dainty confections are made by hand with minimal tools.
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Buchteln
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Buchteln

These pull-apart rolls were once baked with lottery tickets in the center.
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Lángos
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Lángos

This Hungarian fried dough can make a rich breakfast or trusty hangover cure.
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Festa des Vermar
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Festa des Vermar

On the island of Mallorca, locals celebrate their viticulture with parades, grape-stomping contests, and a massive fruit fight.
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La Merengada
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La Merengada

This Spanish city gears up for Lent with a massive meringue fight.
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Giant Paella
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Giant Paella

Outdoor festivals in Valencia call for traditional fare made in gargantuan pans.
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Els Enfarinats
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Els Enfarinats

In Ibi, “the Floured Ones” use food, face paint, and firecrackers to stage a commemorative coup.
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La Tomatina
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La Tomatina

After the giant food fight is over, fire trucks are needed to hose down the sauce-filled streets.
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Porrón
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Porrón

The traditional way to send a stream of wine straight to your mouth.
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Batalla del Vino
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Batalla del Vino

Goggles are a good idea at this wine-slinging battle.
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