Foods rog18 Wants to Try

The story of South Carolina's sweet-hot soda begins with a chance discovery during the Revolutionary War.

Immortalized by “Anne of Green Gables,” the drink is a must-try for lit lovers on Prince Edward Island.

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.

This British temperance tonic is now a Ramadan favorite.

Caribbean tree bark gives this drink its bittersweet flavor.

Tarragon provides the herbal kick to this neon-green Georgian soda.

You can have your syrup and drink it, too.

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.

This sweet and salty Indian drink keeps an endangered soda bottle in business.

Palm weevil larvae make succulent street snacks in the Amazon.

Bacteria that cause gangrene are the magic ingredient in this cheese-scented loaf.

The Nova Scotia ice cream flavor is so beloved, women dye their hair to match its pastel swirl.

A New Year's Eve tradition of scarfing down 12 grapes for good luck.

Made from dozens of regional flowers and herbs, this tea reflects the unique flora of Loja, Ecuador.

So strong is Kuwaitis’ love for this seasonal delicacy that an entire market gets set up just for its sale.

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

The most venerated cheese curl in the world. 

Slovakian winters call for a honey-and-bacon hot brandy cocktail.

Grandmas fashion this near-forgotten Passover treat from ginger and honey.

This harvest celebration culminates in a procession of drummers, palanquin-riding leaders, and vibrant colors.

The autumn event re-creates meals shared by French settlers and Native Americans at an 18th-century fort.

At this annual event, the bitter sweet enhances everything from sausages to pies to clothing.

Every July, a seaside town pays homage to its local mollusks with eating contests, a marine-themed parade, and plenty of fresh seafood.

Goggles are a good idea at this wine-slinging battle.