Prepared Foods
Cornish Pasty
In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Prepared Foods
In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.
Drinks
This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.
Sweets
A few Baltimore bakeries still serve this cheesecake named after 19th-century cottage cheese.
Gastro
To make the perfect matcha, start with the perfect whisk.
Gastro
The holiday tradition of hiding an ornamental veggie.
Gastro
Japan's traditional temple cuisine features meals that are nutritionally and visually balanced.
Fruits & Vegetables
Jamaica's national fruit is poisonous and resembles scrambled eggs.
Ingredients & Condiments
It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.
Prepared Foods
The cornmeal patty that Rhode Islanders eat morning, noon, and night.
Prepared Foods
Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.
Prepared Foods
Memphis adds a little Italian flair to its Southern repertoire.
Sweets
A watermelon-and-bubblegum-flavored treat courtesy of Mexico's favorite cactus.
Sweets
In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.
Sweets
No rodents were harmed in the making of this fried Canadian treat.
Sweets
Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.
Ingredients & Condiments
This savory seafood condiment is named after the finest cognacs.
Sweets
This layered pastry from Italy's Amalfi Coast may have origins in a 17th-century convent.
Prepared Foods
Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.
Ingredients & Condiments
It's darker, saltier, and healthier than white sugar.
Sweets
Fresh fruit is the main feature of this sweet sandwich.
Gastro
Traditional sushi chefs produce optimal condiments with this ancient tool.
Ingredients & Condiments
Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.
Gastro
This praised oyster shucker is as elegant as it is dangerous.
Drinks
The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.