Foods Paula Mejia Has Tried

This slightly sweet dessert is a staple in some Black American Muslim communities.

French Canadians find “nun’s farts” addictively delicious.

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.

In Houston, Vietnamese chefs offer a unique take on the “mud bug.”

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

Each batch begins with an apple tree overlooking Samuel Morse's grave.

This sweet treat has been cool for more than 1,000 years.

The traditional way to send a stream of wine straight to your mouth.

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

This tasty Czech pastry is now a Texan tradition.

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

Slurp this sweet and savory summer treat from a tamarind-and-chili-paste-coated straw.

The cool Colombian treat blends shaved ice with syrup, fruit, and anything from wafer cookies to cheese.

Reach peak Americana with these deep-fried balls of Coca-Cola.

Curry powder gives this savory seasoning its golden hue.

From postwar dessert to sweet slice of Canadian identity.

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.

There's nothing tragic about this Brazilian pairing of salty, white cheese and guava paste.

The deceptive, sweet-and-savory snack of Taipei's night markets.

The most venerated cheese curl in the world. 

A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.

This cocktail is a New York City summertime staple, albeit an illegal one.

Ethiopian honey wine is sweet, funky, and perfect with injera.

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.