Foods Aksel Has Tried

The washed and dried root of the licorice plant was once a popular natural “candy.”

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

After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.

Once made by monks, this candy spends 15 days rolling in sugar syrup to get its pearly-white shell.

Arkansas' unofficial state treat doesn't contain marsupials, but it does have several sweet layers.

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.

With this Dutch liqueur, you can now drink licorice.

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

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

Finish all your Latvian peas for good luck in the New Year.

This melting-pot munchie combines fries, shawarma, melted cheese, garlic sauce, and spicy sambal.