Foods joanbugmurphy Has Tried

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.

The beef fat–fried version that first caught Ray Kroc's eye is now extinct.

This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.

Everything St. Louisans love about this local specialty is in the name.

It's part cheeseburger, part enchilada, and smothered in a Pueblo, Colorado, specialty.

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

This cosmic-colored flavor is a Midwestern mystery.

Arkansas' unofficial state treat doesn't contain marsupials, but it does have several sweet layers.

This soggy Southern snack combines cornbread and buttermilk in a single glass.

Slurp this sweet and savory summer treat from a tamarind-and-chili-paste-coated straw.

In Newfoundland, the icebergs that float along the coast may end up in your cocktail.

A greasy crossroads of history and culture.

This beef patty oozes cheese from within.

It takes patience and skill to harvest these delicious bivalves.

"Monk's Head" cheese requires a special shaver.

Real maraschinos were born more than a century ago in an Italian distillery.

This retro sandwich filling was once a convenient, comforting funeral food.

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.

Minorcans spiced up the food scene in St. Augustine with this fiery crop.

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

Bred by members of the Cherokee Nation, this heirloom American squash gets sweeter in storage.

This candy rarely ventures beyond Canada's borders.