Foods Rachel M Has Tried

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

A distinctive herb named after a First Lady.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!

This cosmic-colored flavor is a Midwestern mystery.

This bird comes with a brew inside.

The Southern barbecue staple offers a sweet, tropical chaser to the main course.

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

A crispy cookie from South Carolina, first introduced during the slave trade.

Roadside vendors in the Deep South soften fresh goobers with bubbling brine.

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.

The Virginia treat can “make even your deepest-dyed Yankee start complimenting you with a southern accent.”

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

Fluffy, crispy, and large enough to share, it's no ordinary pancake.

In the 1970s, housewives stabbed their cakes and filled the holes with Jell-O.

Funerals in the Lone Star State call for this comforting chocolate treat.

You eat the shell, too.

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

Mexico's “mouse melon” is actually a tiny cucumber.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

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

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.

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.