Foods Fortanono Has Tried

These Polish pre-Lent doughnuts have taken on a life (and an eating contest) of their own in the United States.

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

These saffron buns are eaten on Lucia Day in Sweden.

For special occasions, Norwegians stack 18 rings of cake into a tower.

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

Made with reindeer meat and topped with Coca-Cola-glazed onions, this snack once drew lines down the block in Anchorage.

With no trees left to burn, Icelanders turned to sheep dung for meat-smoking.

The holiday tradition of hiding an ornamental veggie.

This Danish rice pudding appeases wicked elves.

This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.

Beekeepers in the United States' southeastern swamplands are fighting to preserve this smooth, sweet delicacy.

In the 19th century, Chinese immigrants developed an early New England fusion sandwich that is divisive as it is salty.

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

A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.

The first American doughnut chain used spuds.

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.

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

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

Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!