Sweets
Russian Napoleon Cake
This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Sweets
This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.
Sweets
Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.
Sweets
These saffron buns are eaten on Lucia Day in Sweden.
Sweets
This summery parfait has mingled with British royals and literary elites.
Sweets
This Danish rice pudding appeases wicked elves.
Sweets
Smashing this pink candy pig with a tiny hammer is a Christmas tradition in Saratoga Springs.
Prepared Foods
In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.
Prepared Foods
This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.
Sweets
These Polish pre-Lent doughnuts have taken on a life (and an eating contest) of their own in the United States.
Prepared Foods
This retro sandwich filling was once a convenient, comforting funeral food.
Drinks
Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.
Sweets
Once steamed in shirt sleeves and pant legs, this sweet roll took on the nickname “dead man's leg.”
Sweets
These almond cakes resembling gold ingots were sold near the Paris stock exchange.
Drinks
This Lithuanian brew adds green peas to the malt.
Drinks
A cocktail that originated in a British officers’ club in erstwhile Burma now has fans across the world.
Fruits & Vegetables
Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.
Fruits & Vegetables
Snap judgments may spell trouble for what was once the king of California apricots.