Foods JennyG Has Tried

In Gilroy, California, garlic flavors everything, including desserts.

Meat covered in gelatinous goo was once a classic American comfort food.

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

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

This mushroom isn't a mushroom at all.

This zippy Newfoundland condiment inspires a deep, burning loyalty.

The guinea pig is both food and pet in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

A century-old organism creates some of the world's best bread.

This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.

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

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.

Maine's top-selling spirit that almost no one else drinks.

It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.

The sweet, tiny wild berries are only available for two months each year.

These embellished containers didn’t just sit pretty on the table; they determined social standing.

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.

A candy made with chocolate, coconut and ... mashed potatoes?

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.

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

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

Some fish can dance.

These salted, pickled plums are an ancient Japanese hangover cure.

Before refrigeration, mixing fruit with sugar and vinegar extended its shelf life and made for a tasty drink.

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