Foods Kelly Catalfamo Has Tried

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

In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.

The legend of these rum-and-molasses cookies leads to a New England tavern owned by a Black Revolutionary War veteran.

Bacteria that cause gangrene are the magic ingredient in this cheese-scented loaf.

Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.

This classic San Franciscan ice cream sandwich is it, isn't it?

The fiery Calabrian meat spread also goes by "red Nutella" and "poor man's Viagra."

The prosperous Southern California date industry produces delicious milkshakes.

Most people have never tasted the real thing.

Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.

In the 1960s, Royal Air Force pilots made a startling discovery about their sweets.

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

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

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

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

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

New Haven's signature pie combines staples from Rhode Island and Naples.

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

These entrails identified safe venues for Black musicians during the Jim Crow era.

These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.

Where maple sap flows, all one needs to make taffy is snow.

Would you like some coffee flavor with your milk?

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.