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American Spicebush
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American Spicebush

The plant's fruit, leaves, and bark offer a spice rack of flavors.
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Cherokee Bean Bread
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Cherokee Bean Bread

Bakers delicately wrap this corn-and-bean dumpling in hickory leaves before boiling.
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Hillary’s Sweet Lemon Mint
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Hillary’s Sweet Lemon Mint

A distinctive herb named after a First Lady.
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Ají Charapita
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Ají Charapita

The Peruvian pepper tastes like spicy citrus.
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Piccadilly Raspa
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Piccadilly Raspa

Kool-Aid and pickles make this Southwestern snow cone an unforgettable flavor bomb.
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Boilo
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Boilo

Christmas in Northeast Pennsylvania calls for “the Champagne of the Coal Region.”
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Juniper Beer
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Juniper Beer

This grain-free beer was all but forgotten until folk festivals sparked a revival in Kurpie, Poland.
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Frutta Martorana
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Frutta Martorana

Sicilian nuns once hung these sugary "fruits" from tree branches.
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Maple Seltzer
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Maple Seltzer

You can have your syrup and drink it, too.
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Bean Pie
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Bean Pie

This slightly sweet dessert is a staple in some Black American Muslim communities.
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La Merengada
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La Merengada

This Spanish city gears up for Lent with a massive meringue fight.
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Peppermint Pig
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Peppermint Pig

Smashing this pink candy pig with a tiny hammer is a Christmas tradition in Saratoga Springs.
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Midas Touch Ale
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Midas Touch Ale

A brewery consulted drinking vessels found in the ancient king’s tomb to recreate a 2,700-year-old elixir.
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Coca-Cola and Peanuts
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Coca-Cola and Peanuts

This traditional Southern pairing captures sweet and salty in a single bottle.
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Pouring Moroccan Mint Tea
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Pouring Moroccan Mint Tea

A gesture of welcome and respect, Moroccan mint tea gets poured from high above the glass.
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Jinshan Sulphuric Fire Fishing Festival
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Jinshan Sulphuric Fire Fishing Festival

See Taiwan's dying art of fishing with fire.
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Mangonada
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Mangonada

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

These dangling decorations of lemon and chili peppers are meant to ward off a goddess of misfortune.
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Cramaillote
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Cramaillote

This jelly is made with dandelions and tastes like honey.
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Squid Ink Gelato
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Squid Ink Gelato

A jet-black, vanilla-flavored treat with hints of its marine origin.
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Basi Sweet Potatoes
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Basi Sweet Potatoes

Pulling apart this dish creates silk-like threads of melted sugar.
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Cynar
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Cynar

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.
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Carta di Musica
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Carta di Musica

Bread so thin, you can read music through the dough.
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Chicken Rice Gelato
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Chicken Rice Gelato

The savory, spiced flavor celebrates one of Singapore’s favorite dishes.
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