Foods sammonicuslux Has Tried

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.

A Finnish treat that's sweet, dark, and herbal.

These detailed, dainty confections are made by hand with minimal tools.

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

This chocolate-coated confection's crisp, bubbly structure is well-suited to the even crisper Buffalo air.

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

Take a bite out of this apple to reveal its pink interior.

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

The lychee-looking fruit appears in everything from jam and liqueur to the Aeneid and Madrid's flag.

This celebration of the largest edible fruit native to the United States features plenty of “pawpawpular” foods.

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.

Before refrigeration, mixing fruit with sugar and vinegar extended its shelf life and made for a tasty drink.

The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”

A brewery consulted drinking vessels found in the ancient king’s tomb to recreate a 2,700-year-old elixir.

Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.

Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.

The mellow-buzz brew that once fueled Native Americans is making a comeback.

Only two silent monks know all 130 plants that go into this herbal liqueur.

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.

This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.

These Portuguese doughnuts have a fervent fanbase in Hawaii.

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

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.