Foods etiennebara Has Tried

In Inuit cultures, using the whole whale is an act of respect, including consuming its blubber and skin.

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.

Only two silent monks know all 130 plants that go into this herbal liqueur.

These beautiful wooden cups are traditionally carved from birch tree burls.

In northern Scandinavia, cups of coffee get enhanced with cheese.

The delicacy makes a rich, gamey appetizer in northern Sweden.

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?

Every mug of Nepalese millet beer is basically bottomless.

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

Though its home region has been split by war, love for this hearty pastry transcends borders.

The key to this colorful holiday sandwich is extra-crispy pork skin.

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

Pink or green syrup turns a historic German ale into a tart, sweet delight.

The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”

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

Spread this fat-poached meat on a crusty French loaf.

A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.

These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.

This French wedding cake is a caramel-wrapped tower of pastry balls.