Foods hanssterkendries Has Tried

A bitter liqueur that traces the history of a Hungarian-Jewish family.

The traditional way to send a stream of wine straight to your mouth.

The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.

The pungent, wind-dried white fish is a traditional Icelandic food.

After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.

These salty potatoes were originally boiled in seawater.

Like the famed composer himself, this Mozart-homage bonbon originated in Salzburg, Austria.

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

Outdoor festivals in Valencia call for traditional fare made in gargantuan pans.

Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.

There's a legend that this Latvian herbal liqueur saved an ailing Catherine the Great.

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

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

Most people have never tasted the real thing.

This dying practice requires total trust between horse and rider.

Belgium's stew of beef and abbey-style ale is essentially bourguignon for beer lovers.

Beer-brewing monks make aromatic, ale-flavored cheese in the Belgian countryside.

These sweet hands come with stories of triumph and brutality.

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.

The Belgian candy that sparked an epic vendor battle.

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

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

This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.