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Pawpaw
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Pawpaw

The oldest fruit native to North America is probably the least known.
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Michael Inscoe Added by Michael Inscoe
Pumpple Cake
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Pumpple Cake

Called the turducken of desserts, this multilayered cake hides two pies inside.
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Stroopwafel Liqueur
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Stroopwafel Liqueur

The Netherlands' most famous treat now comes in a bottle.
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CoolCrab Added by CoolCrab
Arbroath Smokie
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Arbroath Smokie

Lauded by poets, a Scottish town's hot-smoked haddock may date back to the Vikings.
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Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
Pinch 'n' Sip
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Pinch 'n' Sip

At a subterranean Edinburgh bar, drinkers can assemble their cocktails via kitschy claw machine.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Seaweed Ale
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Seaweed Ale

The ocean-scented brew pays homage to an old Scottish style.
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Sam OBrien Added by Sam OBrien
Sturm
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Sturm

Fizzy, fruity, and still fermenting, this almost-wine is a celebrated part of Austria's harvest season.
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Pemmican
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Pemmican

Touted as the original energy bar, the bison-based mixture kept for months.
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Leigh ChavezBush Added by Leigh ChavezBush
Tiger Tail Ice Cream
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Tiger Tail Ice Cream

This orange and black licorice flavor is kind of a big deal in Canada.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Spruce Beer
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Spruce Beer

This Christmas tree elixir kept Vikings and Captain Cook alive.
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Snow Cream
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Snow Cream

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.
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Sam OBrien Added by Sam OBrien
Chicken of the Woods
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Chicken of the Woods

This mushroom tastes just like chicken.
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Sam OBrien Added by Sam OBrien
Clarified Milk Punch
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Clarified Milk Punch

Just so we’re clear, there is actually milk in this old English punch.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Muktuk
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Muktuk

In Inuit cultures, using the whole whale is an act of respect, including consuming its blubber and skin.
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Gautham Krishnaraj Added by Gautham Krishnaraj
Rocky Mountain Oysters
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Rocky Mountain Oysters

Battered and fried testicles make use of a cattle-country surplus.
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Leigh ChavezBush Added by Leigh ChavezBush
Pajata
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Pajata

After being banned for a decade and a half, this Roman classic is back on the table.
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Gautham Krishnaraj Added by Gautham Krishnaraj
Eucalittino
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Eucalittino

Outside Rome, a tranquil abbey turns eucalyptus into liqueur.
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Susan Van Allen Added by Susan Van Allen
Sarde in Saor
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Sarde in Saor

Venetians celebrate the end of a 16th-century plague with sweet and sour sardines.
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Tatiana Harkiolakis Added by Tatiana Harkiolakis
Aligot
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Aligot

These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Heaven and Earth
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Heaven and Earth

This German comfort food unites earthbound potatoes with apples from above.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Eisbock
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Eisbock

Brewers freeze their beer to make this high-octane, sweet style.
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Sam OBrien Added by Sam OBrien
Spaghettieis
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Spaghettieis

This German sundae masquerades as an Italian dinner.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Patatje Oorlog
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Patatje Oorlog

Atop every serving of Dutch “war fries,” a pile of spicy, savory condiments do battle.
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Tulip Vodka
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Tulip Vodka

Flower bulbs are the main ingredient of this quintessentially Dutch spirit.
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Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank