Foods priestlyblack Has Tried

Don’t worry: This sweet, creamy Mormon potluck staple isn’t actually made of frogs.

These embellished containers didn’t just sit pretty on the table; they determined social standing.

Bred by members of the Cherokee Nation, this heirloom American squash gets sweeter in storage.

This dessert island is known for its refined layer cakes.

These absorbent stalks make perfect flavor sponges in Vietnamese cuisine.

This tofu alternative replaces soybeans with sesame and kudzu.

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.

No rodents were harmed in the making of this fried Canadian treat.

This Christmas tree elixir kept Vikings and Captain Cook alive.

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

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

After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleanians banded together to save a beloved heirloom squash.

One fantasy food's journey from sci-fi vegan steak to silver screen cannibalism to actual meal replacement.

Devoted fans pay thousands for bricks of this fermented tea.

Meet Japan's first milk soda.

This hot-pink sweet treat that bears only a notional resemblance to poultry is a Canadian Christmastime staple.

Jamaica's national fruit is poisonous and resembles scrambled eggs.

A pharmaceutical company developed this beverage as drinkable IV solution.

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.

A gesture of welcome and respect, Moroccan mint tea gets poured from high above the glass.

A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.

These tightly coiled ferns also serve as a Māori symbol for unity.

A legume so loved, it’s caused a “fever” in France and made Americans break laws.