Foods tamarayankovich Wants to Try

Soviet cafeterias whipped up this chocolate “potato” to use leftovers.

A tradition built around beef, beer, and the absence of napkins or forks.

A Spanish ritual meant to inject effervescence into a flat drink.

Only the happiest married couples can win this huge piece of bacon.

Drooling over this nutty spiced dessert is a heretical move.

Mongolia's "shoe sole cake" has the ritual significance of a Christmas tree or family shrine.

Chile’s clambake may be the world's oldest recipe.

A sweet and simple pudding traditionally made in a joyous, spring ritual.

The surprisingly subversive history of dancing over afternoon tea.

Iceland's annual tradition of rounding up 800,000 sheep.

England's annual event features relays, trebuchets, and Russian egg roulette.

The bitter herb served on Passover can be anything from horseradish to lettuce.

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.

A luxurious soup that Ecuador serves up only during Holy Week.

One of Scotland’s quirkier sports involves tossing stuffed sheep stomachs.

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

Connecticut's state fish is cooked using a special “planking” technique.

A New Year's Eve tradition of scarfing down 12 grapes for good luck.

In Finland, you sizzle along with your meal.

This Galician punch is set aflame to ward off evil spirits.

The Kichwa begin every day with tea and dream interpretation.

The Andean root once fueled Inca warriors.

A fruit so foul, shamans use it to scare evil spirits.

A medieval food fight supposedly inspired this annual competition.