Foods PatrickZRH Has Tried

It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.

Atop every serving of Dutch “war fries,” a pile of spicy, savory condiments do battle.

Historians debate whether this dish actually originated with Italian sex workers.

Folding and deep-frying pies is a beloved Neapolitan tradition.

Its deep-fried crust is part of a longstanding Neapolitan tradition.

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

Baloney's predecessor is sweet, delicately spiced, and bigger than your head.

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

The seductively delicious Easter cake once made an entire convent neglect its prayers.

Most people have never tasted the real thing.

This layered pastry from Italy's Amalfi Coast may have origins in a 17th-century convent.

In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.

This summery parfait has mingled with British royals and literary elites.

The stinky cheese comes with onions and bathroom humor.

This protected German fruit has its own representative queen.

These Bavarian cookies are also intricate works of art.

Boil away this plant's poisonous hairs, and you're left with a tasty, spinach-like leaf.

This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.

These expensive and dangerous-to-harvest barnacles were once confused for goose eggs.

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.

After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.

This melting-pot munchie combines fries, shawarma, melted cheese, garlic sauce, and spicy sambal.

This Dutch-Indonesian cake contains up to 30 layers.