Foods Perseus Rebelo Wants to Try

The oldest fruit native to North America is probably the least known.

Called the turducken of desserts, this multilayered cake hides two pies inside.

The Netherlands' most famous treat now comes in a bottle.

Lauded by poets, a Scottish town's hot-smoked haddock may date back to the Vikings.

At a subterranean Edinburgh bar, drinkers can assemble their cocktails via kitschy claw machine.

The ocean-scented brew pays homage to an old Scottish style.

Fizzy, fruity, and still fermenting, this almost-wine is a celebrated part of Austria's harvest season.

Touted as the original energy bar, the bison-based mixture kept for months.

This orange and black licorice flavor is kind of a big deal in Canada.

This Christmas tree elixir kept Vikings and Captain Cook alive.

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

This mushroom tastes just like chicken.

Just so we’re clear, there is actually milk in this old English punch.

In Inuit cultures, using the whole whale is an act of respect, including consuming its blubber and skin.

Battered and fried testicles make use of a cattle-country surplus.

After being banned for a decade and a half, this Roman classic is back on the table.

Outside Rome, a tranquil abbey turns eucalyptus into liqueur.

Venetians celebrate the end of a 16th-century plague with sweet and sour sardines.

These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.

This German comfort food unites earthbound potatoes with apples from above.

Brewers freeze their beer to make this high-octane, sweet style.

This German sundae masquerades as an Italian dinner.

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

Flower bulbs are the main ingredient of this quintessentially Dutch spirit.