Foods Wendy Jones Has Tried

The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”

Colonial Gatorade made from vinegar and molasses is back in style.

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

Before refrigeration, mixing fruit with sugar and vinegar extended its shelf life and made for a tasty drink.

Meat covered in gelatinous goo was once a classic American comfort food.

This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.

Dill pickles soaked in Kool-Aid? Oh, yeah!

Fluffy, crispy, and large enough to share, it's no ordinary pancake.

Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.

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

These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.

They're a Baltimore-specific guilty pleasure.

This classic San Franciscan ice cream sandwich is it, isn't it?

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!

In the 1970s, housewives stabbed their cakes and filled the holes with Jell-O.

Some fish can dance.

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.

Fresh fruit is the main feature of this sweet sandwich.

These adorable buns hide savory and sweet surprises.

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.

Japanese cooks riff on American diner food with this rice-and-ketchup omelet.