Foods dcowan Has Tried

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

In Gilroy, California, garlic flavors everything, including desserts.

The prosperous Southern California date industry produces delicious milkshakes.

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

This tropical fruit once sparked a famous mutiny and now serves as a starch alternative in potato salad.

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.

Beneath its "cover-up" of icing, this dessert hides a bunch of nuts.

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

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

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

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

Icelanders make a very, very good dog.

This steamy concoction features a salty, melted surprise at the bottom of the mug: white cheese.

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

This coffee additive and killer of trees has a reputation as a medical marvel.

New Haven's signature pie combines staples from Rhode Island and Naples.

Quench your thirst with the refreshing taste of celery soda.

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

It's the fat-fueled energy drink of the Tibetan Plateau.

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

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

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

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.