Foods danieledmondson Has Tried

The guinea pig is both food and pet in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

This ceremonial Mayan brew has evolved into a sweet, smoky spirit in the Chiapas highlands.

Deep-fried grasshoppers make a tangy, crispy taco filling.

Tequila's ancient, fermented cousin is making a comeback in Mexico City.

Oaxaca's favorite morning beverage is an ancient blend of cacao, corn flour, and water.

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

This sweet treat has been cool for more than 1,000 years.

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

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

The deceptive, sweet-and-savory snack of Taipei's night markets.

The toxic pufferfish steals hearts, despite its ability to stop them.

This Japanese energy drink contains a controversial bee secretion.

Fresh fruit is the main feature of this sweet sandwich.

The world's least practical and most delicious edible straw.

This classic Australian candy looks like pink toothpaste and tastes like perfume.

Curry powder gives this savory seasoning its golden hue.

It's darker, saltier, and healthier than white sugar.

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

Some fish can dance.

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

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

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.