Foods Ellie Clin Has Tried

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.

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.

This is one expensive load of crap.

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

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

The least interesting thing Australians do with these giant, inflatable wine bags is drink from them.

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.

Where maple sap flows, all one needs to make taffy is snow.

This orange and black licorice flavor is kind of a big deal in Canada.

A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.

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

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

This curry-on-the-go hails from South Africa.

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

Some fish can dance.

Whipping snow, seal oil, and berries into a frosty treat takes a very deft hand.

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

To become an honorary Newfie, eat bologna, kiss a frozen cod, swear an oath, and shoot rum.

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

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.