Foods marissaweekend Has Tried

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

Meat covered in gelatinous goo was once a classic American comfort food.

You eat the shell, too.

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

A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.

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

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.

This coffee additive and killer of trees has a reputation as a medical marvel.

This orange and black licorice flavor is kind of a big deal in Canada.

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.

The sweet, tiny wild berries are only available for two months each year.

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

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

The bitter herb served on Passover can be anything from horseradish to lettuce.

This taste bud befuddler is a signature Baltimore sweet.

This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.

This fruit can also count as dessert.

One of the world's least-loved liquors calls Chicago home.

Donn Beach wrote the recipe for his famously potent cocktail in secret code.

This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.

These clear cakes house intricate scenes of fish, flowers, and more.

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.