Foods C Schwartz Has Tried

Slice one open for some citrus caviar.

Meet Sweden's savory “sandwich cake.”

The holiday tradition of hiding an ornamental veggie.

Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.

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

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

This cure-all-turned-soda once outsold Coca-Cola.

When life gives you lemons, this tropical fruit makes 'em taste like lemonade.

Economists use this cheesy bread as a metric for cost of living between Georgian cities.

It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.

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

The oldest fruit native to North America is probably the least known.

This condiment proves that what the world considers delicious is (nearly) universal.

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.

This classic San Franciscan ice cream sandwich is it, isn't it?

This crunchy, sweet, and tart noodle sorbet is one of the world's oldest frozen desserts.

A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.

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

Before refrigeration, mixing fruit with sugar and vinegar extended its shelf life and made for a tasty drink.

These salted, pickled plums are an ancient Japanese hangover cure.

Boil away this plant's poisonous hairs, and you're left with a tasty, spinach-like leaf.

The Aztecs used it to make protein-rich tortillas; we use it to make unicorn lattes.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

This French wedding cake is a caramel-wrapped tower of pastry balls.