Foods Leonardo I Has Tried

Historians debate whether this dish actually originated with Italian sex workers.

Saffron, rose water, and pistachios combine in a fragrant, sweet-savory treat.

This powder proved essential to Arctic exploration, war, and the ice cream parlor.

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.

These muscular organs are a crispy, chewy Southern favorite.

This device bucks the Russian tradition of sharing a cup of tea and makes just enough hot water for one person.

A match made in heaven (and also Kentucky).

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

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

This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.

This cotton candy-like garnish is made of dried, candied meat.

Morocco's nutty, decadent spread is made from the prized oil of the argan tree.

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

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.

Caribbean tree bark gives this drink its bittersweet flavor.

These old-school metal tea-glass holders are a fixture on Russian trains.

The stinky, simple classic is still served at select Wisconsin taverns.

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.

This cosmic-colored flavor is a Midwestern mystery.

This beloved piece of Mexican-American fusion coats a bacon-wrapped dog in beans, mayo, and jalapeño salsa.

Soviet cafeterias whipped up this chocolate “potato” to use leftovers.

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.

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

Indiana's unofficial state pie was once a desperate measure.