Drinks
Chios Mastiha
Residents of this Greek island distill mastic sap, the "tears of Chios," into a piney-sweet liqueur.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Drinks
Residents of this Greek island distill mastic sap, the "tears of Chios," into a piney-sweet liqueur.
Drinks
Colonial Gatorade made from vinegar and molasses is back in style.
Sweets
The Ukrainian wedding bread is so beautiful, it's displayed near the altar.
Fruits & Vegetables
The Greek island's volcanic soil produces an intensely fragrant, sweet crop.
Gastro
These gigantic clay pots are the secret to Georgia's unusual wine.
Gastro
This traditional Georgian feast is characterized by lots of food, lots of wine, and lots of rules.
Fruits & Vegetables
The intoxicating South African fruit is beloved by humans and elephants.
Sweets
Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.
Prepared Foods
A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.
Prepared Foods
This Cape Town sandwich is as extravagant as a certain literary character.
Meats & Animal Products
Don't call the crown jewel of New Jersey "Canadian bacon."
Drinks
This is one expensive load of crap.
Sweets
These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.
Ingredients & Condiments
It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.
Fruits & Vegetables
The sweet, tiny wild berries are only available for two months each year.
Gastro
The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.
Sweets
A cake as dark as a city hiding from enemy bombers.
Gastro
The bitter herb served on Passover can be anything from horseradish to lettuce.
Prepared Foods
This curry-on-the-go hails from South Africa.
Ingredients & Condiments
No primates were harmed in the making of this South African steak sauce.
Gastro
The Mesoamerican plant is used as a hallucinogen, medicine, and aphrodisiac.
Sweets
Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.
Prepared Foods
The most sobering salad of the Russian Civil War.
Ingredients & Condiments
This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.