Foods CormacRedfield Has Tried

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

For a juicier burger, steam it like a vegetable.

You eat the shell, too.

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

This staple sandwich of Brooklyn delis has become a symbol of gentrification.

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

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

Turning this cocktail into a fluffy cloud is easy—just hire someone to shake it for 12 minutes straight. 

Don't call the crown jewel of New Jersey "Canadian bacon."

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

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

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

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.

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.

This varietal of rice is so good that it's compared to ice cream.

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.

Smells like lavender, tastes like lemon rind, looks like a gnarled claw fresh from your nightmares. 

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.

One of the world's least-loved liquors calls Chicago home.

Donn Beach wrote the recipe for his famously potent cocktail in secret code.

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

Made of candy and Cool Whip, this “salad” is a mainstay at Midwestern potlucks.