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Irish Potato Candy
This sweet spud is neither made with tubers, nor of Irish origin.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
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This sweet spud is neither made with tubers, nor of Irish origin.
Gastro
These bread stamps create a dazzling array of geometric and floral patterns.
Gastro
A sweet and simple pudding traditionally made in a joyous, spring ritual.
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This hot-pink sweet treat that bears only a notional resemblance to poultry is a Canadian Christmastime staple.
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This chocolate-coated confection's crisp, bubbly structure is well-suited to the even crisper Buffalo air.
Fruits & Vegetables
Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.
Fruits & Vegetables
This tangy fruit flavors everything from ice cream to cocktails.
Fruits & Vegetables
When life gives you lemons, this tropical fruit makes 'em taste like lemonade.
Drinks
You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.
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On November 5, the British celebrate a thwarted assassination attempt with bonfires and deliciously dense, sticky gingerbread.
Gastro
The holiday tradition of hiding an ornamental veggie.
Drinks
Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.
Prepared Foods
This retro sandwich filling was once a convenient, comforting funeral food.
Drinks
This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.
Prepared Foods
This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.
Prepared Foods
Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.
Sweets
One southern Indiana town cooks up this unique, time-honored dessert every September.
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Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.
Meats & Animal Products
The stinky cheese comes with onions and bathroom humor.
Meats & Animal Products
This long-extinct pungent delight has made a comeback in Wisconsin.
Prepared Foods
These muscular organs are a crispy, chewy Southern favorite.
Prepared Foods
Battered and fried testicles make use of a cattle-country surplus.
Gastro
A Cajun tradition that combines costumes, gumbo, and chasing chickens.
Meats & Animal Products
A porcine aspic that makes a perfect accompaniment to crackers and sandwiches is fast becoming a rare commodity.