Foods IrajV Has Tried

These cake-laden tables fueled community meetings that helped bring Southern Jutland back into Denmark.

A treat so smooth, its name means “I forgot I swallowed.”

Icelanders make a very, very good dog.

Scandinavians use blood to make dense, dark, savory flapjacks.

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.

Finns celebrate Easter with millions of real eggshells filled with almond-hazelnut nougat.

Saffron, rose water, and pistachios combine in a fragrant, sweet-savory treat.

The lye-soaked fish recipe created by Vikings is now a holiday favorite at Midwestern church dinners.

The traditional sweet currant cake has an incendiary reputation.

A timeless practical joke, brought to you by the ancient Greeks.

A sweet and simple pudding traditionally made in a joyous, spring ritual.

The original energy bar.

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

This “brown cheese” tastes like caramel.

The pickled Baltic herring has an explosive reputation.