Foods ElliotWilson Has Tried

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

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

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

Quench your thirst with the refreshing taste of celery soda.

All is fare in the Korean War.

This is one expensive load of crap.

Drinking algae has never been sexier.

Economists use this cheesy bread as a metric for cost of living between Georgian cities.

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

This crunchy, sweet, and tart noodle sorbet is one of the world's oldest frozen desserts.

Just so we’re clear, there is actually milk in this old English punch.

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

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

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

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

Some fish can dance.

Before refrigeration, mixing fruit with sugar and vinegar extended its shelf life and made for a tasty drink.

Funerals in the Lone Star State call for this comforting chocolate treat.

In Alabama, smoked meat gets dressed up in white.

Created in Rome's Jewish ghetto, the fried artichokes herald spring.

Greens and crispy corn bread combine in this North Carolina specialty.

Baloney's predecessor is sweet, delicately spiced, and bigger than your head.

In Czechia, a foamy beer is a sweet and creamy treat.

This sweet treat is so beloved in Hong Kong, it inspired an animated movie.