Foods bir Has Tried

After rotating over hot coals, the Transylvanian treat unravels in a sweet spiral.

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.

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

These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.

It's a whirlpool, it's an emoji, it's a fishcake!

Some fish can dance.

Once a treatment for heat stroke, the herbal gel now flavors desserts.

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

This cotton candy-like garnish is made of dried, candied meat.

The birthplace of coffee celebrates community with a sensory feast.

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.

Depending on how they're prepared, these caterpillars can taste like everything from tea to a well-done steak.

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

A rare orchid ingredient makes this ice cream stretchy and chewy.

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

This zippy Newfoundland condiment inspires a deep, burning loyalty.

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

This orange and black licorice flavor is kind of a big deal in Canada.

Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.

A casserole of cheesy, corn flake–topped tubers offers comfort to Mormons in mourning.

This Christmas tree elixir kept Vikings and Captain Cook alive.

Fluffy, crispy, and large enough to share, it's no ordinary pancake.

From postwar dessert to sweet slice of Canadian identity.