Foods Bacon McBeardy Has Tried

Real maraschinos were born more than a century ago in an Italian distillery.

Now largely forgotten, the pairing was once as popular as PB&J.

This Denver specialty, a hybrid of Mexican and American cuisine, is peak comfort food.

This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.

Minorcans spiced up the food scene in St. Augustine with this fiery crop.

This dark, rare fruit lasts a very long time.

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

This salad named after a scandal has been traced back to Kraft and Helen Keller.

The Southern barbecue staple offers a sweet, tropical chaser to the main course.

A porcine aspic that makes a perfect accompaniment to crackers and sandwiches is fast becoming a rare commodity.

Meat covered in gelatinous goo was once a classic American comfort food.

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.

A century-old organism creates some of the world's best bread.

A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.

The beef fat–fried version that first caught Ray Kroc's eye is now extinct.

Pastrami fans will find the taste of this Canadian spice blend very familiar.

These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.

The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”