Foods Trailofthewanderlust Has Tried

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

Slurp this sweet and savory summer treat from a tamarind-and-chili-paste-coated straw.

The least interesting thing Australians do with these giant, inflatable wine bags is drink from them.

A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.

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

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

Curry powder gives this savory seasoning its golden hue.

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

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

These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.

The 17th-century dessert plants an isle of meringue in a sea of custard.

Created in Rome's Jewish ghetto, the fried artichokes herald spring.

This Dutch-Indonesian cake contains up to 30 layers.

After rotating over hot coals, the Transylvanian treat unravels in a sweet spiral.

Hungary's favorite chocolate bar is filled with cheese curd.

The vineyards of Mount Vesuvius still produce the same wines enjoyed by the ancient Romans.

The Galician cheese named for a nipple and brought to you by “blonde” cows.

In Lisbon, tiny, standing-room-only bars specialize in this sour cherry liqueur.

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

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

It's delicious, unless a pregnant woman or anyone in a bad mood stirs it.

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

Pulling gobs of this handmade taffy yields strong arms and a sweet reward.

This 50-ingredient salad is for both the living and the dead.