Foods Taggaul Has Tried

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

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

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

From postwar dessert to sweet slice of Canadian identity.

A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.

The Mesoamerican mortar and pestle has been made, and used, the same way for thousands of years.

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.

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

No rodents were harmed in the making of this fried Canadian treat.

Arkansas' unofficial state treat doesn't contain marsupials, but it does have several sweet layers.

The real "Canadian bacon" comes rolled in cornmeal.

Grilled or braised, these brains make a tasty taco.

Spread this fat-poached meat on a crusty French loaf.

This cotton candy-like garnish is made of dried, candied meat.

Battered and fried testicles make use of a cattle-country surplus.

Reach peak Americana with these deep-fried balls of Coca-Cola.

This bird comes with a brew inside.

This style of fried chicken is pressure-cooked while it fries.

Cow eyes make a juicy and gelatinous taco filling.

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

In Houston, Vietnamese chefs offer a unique take on the “mud bug.”

This unusual take on a British comfort food hides two surprises inside.

This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.

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