Foods sontaron Has Tried

Don't think too hard about the name.

The lye-soaked fish recipe created by Vikings is now a holiday favorite at Midwestern church dinners.

The traditional sweet currant cake has an incendiary reputation.

Follow your nose through Taipei for this crispy, warm street snack.

The little-known fruit tastes like peanut M&Ms.

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.

The spiky, fruit cup-flavored orb made an appearance on “Star Trek.”

Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.

This spiced, warming drink may have helped broker peace between warring tribes.

This German comfort food unites earthbound potatoes with apples from above.

The briny “asparagus of the sea” grows along coasts around the world.

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.

The adorable amphibian treats are South Australian icons.

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

This spiraled Balkan pastry requires painstakingly rolling dough into silky sheets.

Touted as the original energy bar, the bison-based mixture kept for months.

Who needs a burger and a beer when you can combine beef and alcohol in a single patty?

A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.

A Victorian favorite is hanging on in Pennsylvania.

When life gives you burnt rice, make tea.

The washed and dried root of the licorice plant was once a popular natural “candy.”

Smashing this pink candy pig with a tiny hammer is a Christmas tradition in Saratoga Springs.

A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.

Vermont's version of soft serve celebrates their local dairy and maple industries.