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The Great Fruitcake Toss

Why throw old cakes away when you can launch them by hand, slingshot, or cannon?

Pasilla Mixe

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Pasilla Mixe

This rare, smoky chile grows only in the Sierra Norte region of Oaxaca.

Pox is often served with coffee ground–dusted orange slices and a few pieces of cacao.

Drinks

Pox

This ceremonial Mayan brew has evolved into a sweet, smoky spirit in the Chiapas highlands.

Tejate

Drinks

Tejate

Oaxaca's favorite morning beverage is an ancient blend of cacao, corn flour, and water.

The peyote cactus is cute as a button.

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Peyote

Mexican and American Indians have a long history with this powerful cactus.

Sonoran Hot Dog

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Sonoran Hot Dog

This beloved piece of Mexican-American fusion coats a bacon-wrapped dog in beans, mayo, and jalapeño salsa.

A popular Oaxacan flavor combination is prickly pear and burnt cream.

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Prickly Pear Sorbet

A watermelon-and-bubblegum-flavored treat courtesy of Mexico's favorite cactus.

Pitchers of pulque curado.

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Pulque

Tequila's ancient, fermented cousin is making a comeback in Mexico City.

A Hangtown Fry is the true breakfast of champions.

Prepared Foods

Hangtown Fry

This bacon-and-oyster omelet was a status symbol during the California Gold Rush.

Żubrówka

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Żubrówka

The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.

Trenary Toast

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Trenary Toast

Finnish immigrants brought these crunchy, cinnamon-coated slices to Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

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