Foods Vrielinkie Has Tried

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

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

What look like noodles are actually delicious baby eels.

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.

This sausage saved Jews' lives in Inquisition-era Portugal.

These seashell-shaped, yolk-filled candies are a symbol of Portugal's canal-lined city.

From postwar dessert to sweet slice of Canadian identity.

A sandwich so decadent, it was once inappropriate for women to order one.

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

After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.

The Netherlands' most famous treat now comes in a bottle.

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

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

Folding and deep-frying pies is a beloved Neapolitan tradition.