Foods Laura Andersen Wants to Try

The first thing eaten off the Ark.

A rare orchid ingredient makes this ice cream stretchy and chewy.

One of the smallest cities in the world specializes in mistletoe brandy.

A beloved dish in ancient Rome, these rodents are now grilled or stewed in select Croatian and Slovenian restaurants.

Venetians celebrate the end of a 16th-century plague with sweet and sour sardines.

The caffeinated wine is made by British monks and loved by Scottish criminals.

This Danish rice pudding appeases wicked elves.

On the Andalusian coast, once-deadly tentacles become crispy delicacies.

The best place to find the “nectar of the gods” is Holy Island.

The liqueur was created “to stimulate and revivify His Majesty” while he was driving.

To release steam, Victorian bakers placed whimsical ceramics in their pastries.

The toxic pufferfish steals hearts, despite its ability to stop them.

Before they're filled with brandy, these bottles get attached to trees so pears can grow inside.

To earn a waffle from these vendors, you must first play a game of roulette.

The ultimate in nutty brews.

Elvis Presley once flew across the country to eat this decadent Denver sandwich.

This phallic, giant clam is the culinary crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest.

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.

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

This spiced, warming drink may have helped broker peace between warring tribes.

This jewel-like corn became an internet sensation.

Ancient Celtic settlers brought this honey-based drink to Brittany.

The fiery fruit brandy of the Balkans.

Long relegated to moonshine jars, aged corn whiskey is finally getting respect outside Kentucky.