Foods kosixx Has Tried

Its deep-fried crust is part of a longstanding Neapolitan tradition.

This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.

The most sobering salad of the Russian Civil War.

In northern Scandinavia, cups of coffee get enhanced with cheese.

This Swedish holiday soda outsells Coca-Cola during the Christmas season.

The Netherlands' most famous treat now comes in a bottle.

These sweet hands come with stories of triumph and brutality.

The Belgian candy that sparked an epic vendor battle.

These saffron buns are eaten on Lucia Day in Sweden.

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

Atop every serving of Dutch “war fries,” a pile of spicy, savory condiments do battle.

Brewers freeze their beer to make this high-octane, sweet style.

Make like a 19th-century Belgian miner and cool off with this refreshing ale.

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.

This Christmas bread is formed in the shape of the baby Jesus.

Only a few breweries still make smoky beer in this classic German style.

A legume so loved, it’s caused a “fever” in France and made Americans break laws.

This Christmas tree elixir kept Vikings and Captain Cook alive.

Savory meat jelly with a dollop of spicy mustard is a customary New Year's dish in Russia.

The sweet is naturally a bubblegum shade of pink.

Like the famed composer himself, this Mozart-homage bonbon originated in Salzburg, Austria.

Local lore claims that German bakers made these pastries as an act of quiet rebellion during French occupation.

These pull-apart rolls were once baked with lottery tickets in the center.

Fizzy, fruity, and still fermenting, this almost-wine is a celebrated part of Austria's harvest season.