Foods Lindsay Bloch Has Tried

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.

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

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

A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.

Quench your thirst with the refreshing taste of celery soda.

The oldest fruit native to North America is probably the least known.

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.

This varietal of rice is so good that it's compared to ice cream.

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

Colonial Gatorade made from vinegar and molasses is back in style.

Everyone says this vintage chewing gum tastes like soap, including the company.

This Mexican candy reimagines a spaghetti dinner with spicy-sour gummy noodles and tamarind sauce.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.

A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.

This crunchy, sweet, and tart noodle sorbet is one of the world's oldest frozen desserts.

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

Remembering a time when designated celery vases were prized centerpieces.

The original energy bar.

This mushroom tastes just like chicken.

They helped Victorian men drink tea while protecting their precious facial hair.

Most people have never tasted the real thing.

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