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African Horned Cucumber
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African Horned Cucumber

The spiky, fruit cup-flavored orb made an appearance on “Star Trek.”
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Kissel
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Kissel

The dessert that's also a meal.
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Karelian Pie
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Karelian Pie

Though its home region has been split by war, love for this hearty pastry transcends borders.
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Kaymak
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Kaymak

Somewhere between butter and cream cheese, kaymak adds a fatty, creamy richness to everything.
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Gata
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Gata

Outside chapels carved from cliffs and caves, elderly women sell sweet, beautiful breads rooted in Armenia’s Christian traditions.
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Bakeapple
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Bakeapple

Almost every Newfoundlander has a secret spot for foraging this honey-sweet berry.
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Mustard Pickles
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Mustard Pickles

This zippy Newfoundland condiment inspires a deep, burning loyalty.
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Canned Bread
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Canned Bread

A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.
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The Christmas Pickle
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The Christmas Pickle

The holiday tradition of hiding an ornamental veggie.
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Vernors Ginger Soda
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Vernors Ginger Soda

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.
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Ketchup Chips
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Ketchup Chips

This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.
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Pączki
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Pączki

These Polish pre-Lent doughnuts have taken on a life (and an eating contest) of their own in the United States.
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Ham Salad
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Ham Salad

This retro sandwich filling was once a convenient, comforting funeral food.
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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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Tarkhuna
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Tarkhuna

Tarragon provides the herbal kick to this neon-green Georgian soda.
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Adjaruli Khachapuri
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Adjaruli Khachapuri

Economists use this cheesy bread as a metric for cost of living between Georgian cities.
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Biltong
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Biltong

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.
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Amarula Cream Liqueur
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Amarula Cream Liqueur

A sweet and nutty liqueur made with the fruit of the "elephant tree."
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Stinky Tofu
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Stinky Tofu

Follow your nose through Taipei for this crispy, warm street snack.
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Okonomiyaki
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Okonomiyaki

A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.
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Bitter Melon
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Bitter Melon

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.
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Roti Sai Mai
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Roti Sai Mai

No visit to the ruins of Ayutthaya is complete without this candy floss crepe.
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Āsh-e Miveh
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Āsh-e Miveh

A sweet-and-sour fruit soup from Iran makes for a comforting one-pot meal.
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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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