Foods Sean J Allen Has Tried

In Alabama, smoked meat gets dressed up in white.

The Belgian candy that sparked an epic vendor battle.

In Idaho, even sundaes pay tribute to the state's beloved tuber.

Roadside vendors in the Deep South soften fresh goobers with bubbling brine.

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.

The city loves hot sausage slathered with cold cream cheese.

This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

China's favorite urinating “tea pet” is actually a thermometer.

Sweet sauce tops off buttermilk biscuits in the Appalachian and Ozark mountains.

This alcoholic drink has medicinal properties (and sometimes contains turtle penis).

In this Moroccan street specialty, whole-roasted lamb is cooked in underground clay pits and sold by weight.

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.

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

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

The world's least practical and most delicious edible straw.

Icelanders make a very, very good dog.

No one eats pickled herring like the Dutch.

The bread and butter of Dutch cuisine includes these jumbo sprinkles.

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

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.