Drinks
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Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like mulled wine and a flaming, rum-soaked sugar loaf.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Drinks
Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like mulled wine and a flaming, rum-soaked sugar loaf.
Fruits & Vegetables
Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.
Sweets
This heavenly custard was born from the leftovers of sherry winemaking.
Drinks
South Koreans turned this simple grain into a nutty energy drink.
Drinks
Peru's purple drink made from purple corn.
Drinks
Long relegated to moonshine jars, aged corn whiskey is finally getting respect outside Kentucky.
Drinks
This wheat-based coffee alternative has a cult following.
Gastro
In Catalonia, the fortified wine has its own weekend ritual.
Sweets
The pistachio fudge makes a vibrant accompaniment to celebrations in Northern India.
Drinks
This Southern church group favorite isn't Slavic at all.
Sweets
Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.
Drinks
When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.
Prepared Foods
North Carolina's “poor man’s pâté” is rich in flavor.
Gastro
A gesture of welcome and respect, Moroccan mint tea gets poured from high above the glass.
Ingredients & Condiments
This varietal of rice is so good that it's compared to ice cream.
Prepared Foods
These muscular organs are a crispy, chewy Southern favorite.
Prepared Foods
Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.
Fruits & Vegetables
A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.
Gastro
The traditional way to send a stream of wine straight to your mouth.
Sweets
This tasty Czech pastry is now a Texan tradition.
Sweets
Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.
Drinks
The best place to find the “nectar of the gods” is Holy Island.
Drinks
The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”
Drinks
A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.