Foods slothysaint Has Tried

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

This condiment proves that what the world considers delicious is (nearly) universal.

Before they're filled with brandy, these bottles get attached to trees so pears can grow inside.

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

Chinese rhubarb imparts an organic smoky aroma to this Italian amaro.

The seductively delicious Easter cake once made an entire convent neglect its prayers.

The fiery fruit brandy of the Balkans.

Real maraschinos were born more than a century ago in an Italian distillery.

This sweet treat is so beloved in Hong Kong, it inspired an animated movie.

It's expensive, it's gelatinous, it's made from swiftlet spit.

This jewel-toned Sicilian and Maltese specialty is so sweet, it’s hard to believe it comes from a spiky cactus.

Across East Africa, these cardamom-flavored doughnuts are the perfect pairing for chai.

The Filipino stew gets its signature bitterness from bile.

At the only Trappist monastery in the Philippines, monks turn local fruit into sinfully delicious goodies.

These epic Filipino feasts feature lavish spreads and forego utensils.

A pork blood stew so rich and velvety, it's known as “chocolate meat.”

In the Philippines, fertilized duck eggs are savory snacks.

We can thank coconuts for this lesser-known tropical moonshine.

In the mountains of the Philippines, nuns raise funds with a sweet spread made from purple yams.

During Christmastime in the Philippines, purple reigns with this colorful sticky rice snack.

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.

A Filipino fruit that smells like gasoline and tastes like pears, jackfruit, and pineapple.

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.

Chilies and cheese combine in Bhutan's incredibly spicy specialty.