Foods jcommerford Has Tried

Deep-fried grasshoppers make a tangy, crispy taco filling.

A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.

South Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage is making a comeback.

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

Mexico's “mouse melon” is actually a tiny cucumber.

This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.

This mushroom tastes just like chicken.

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.

The Mexican fungal delicacy that makes corn taste like a mushroom.

This mushroom isn't a mushroom at all.

Icelanders make a very, very good dog.

The cornmeal patty that Rhode Islanders eat morning, noon, and night.

A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.

The eggs of "the farty ant" have earned a reputation as the caviar of the desert.

Turning this cocktail into a fluffy cloud is easy—just hire someone to shake it for 12 minutes straight. 

Quench your thirst with the refreshing taste of celery soda.

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.

Pastrami fans will find the taste of this Canadian spice blend very familiar.

This traditional Lebanese breakfast is served with sheep tail fat.

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

The caffeinated wine is made by British monks and loved by Scottish criminals.

The oldest fruit native to North America is probably the least known.

This condiment proves that what the world considers delicious is (nearly) universal.