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This wild cumin is hand-picked by foragers in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan. They are tiny, oblong and black with long stems.

Emma Suojanen Marketing Manager
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Wild Mountain Cumin

$10
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Hand-picked from the droppings of Jacu birds and then washed and roasted, these beans make a sweetly delicious—and yes, incredibly expensive—cup of coffee. Learn more on Gastro Obscura.

Wild Jacu Bird Coffee

$114
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Conceived in a dream, Hiyoko cakes are a specialty of the Fukuoka region in the northern part of Japan’s Kyushu Island. Originally sold to local miners, their super-cute shape continues to make them one of Japan’s most beloved treats.

Hiyoko

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Served by American Airlines in first class in the 1970s, this Chicago candy favorite has recently made a limited return to shelves after a two-decade absence.

Lanzi's Cashew Nut & Rice Crunch

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Once made by monks, this candy spends 15 days rolling in sugar syrup to get its pearly-white shell. With an anise seed in its center, its coating comes in a variety of flavors, including anise, rose, and blackcurrant. As seen on Gastro Obscura. 

Sam O'Brien
Sam OBrien

Anis de Flavigny

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This bubblegum-hued, peppermint-flavored pig is a Christmas Day tradition in Saratoga Springs, New York. After placing the pink porker in a velvet pouch, each family member gives it a thwack with an accompanying tiny metal mallet and shares a story of their good fortune from the past year. Once everyone...

Sam O'Brien
Sam OBrien

Peppermint Pig

$20
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Spicier and bigger than your average gummy bear, these Utah favorites are cinnamon-flavored and coated in chocolate. As seen on Gastro Obscura.

Sam O'Brien
Sam OBrien

Chocolate-Covered Cinnamon Bears

$21
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An herbal tablet and post-meal digestive that improbably became a favorite candy of Indian children in the 80's. Learn more about this nostalgic treat on Gastro Obscura.

Fatafat

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For more than 100 years the Troyer family of Trail, Ohio has produced a rarity—all-beef bologna. Learn more about the pork alternative on Gastro Obscura.

Trail Bologna

$9
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A surviving, signature concession from the now defunct Crystal Beach Amusement Park in Fort Erie, Ontario, loganberry drink is sweet, tart, and an intensely dark purple.

PJ's Crystal Beach Loganberry Drink

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What Oreos are to milk, these French cookies are to Champagne. Residents of Reims have been dunking these millennial pink biscuits in bubbly for over 300 years.

Tyler Cole VP, Community
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Le Biscuit Roses de Reims

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Sometimes you want to add vinegar to things, but you don’t want to get ’em wet. With this miracle powder, there’s no conflict.

Luke Thomas Senior Software Engineer
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Malt Vinegar Powder

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Dashimaki, a beloved Japanese rolled egg dish, also comes in a can! As seen on Gastro Obscura.

Tao Tao Holmes Director of Special Projects, Experiences
taotaoholmes

Canned Dashimaki Japanese Omelette

$64
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Utah's favorite non-alcoholic beer actually got its start as a German brew over a century ago. All natural, it tastes of refreshing green apple and spices and, unlike many other soft drinks, isn’t overwhelmingly sweet. As seen on Gastro Obscura.

Abbey Perreault Associate Producer
Abbey Perreault

Apple Beer

$20
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My grand uncle used to stock in boxes of Blenheim Ginger Ale at his farm. When I was a kid, it was the first thing I would seek out upon arriving for a weekend stay. I was proud to be the only one of my cousins who could drink the pink...

Luke Thomas Senior Software Engineer
lukert33

Blenheim Spicy Ginger Ale

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Can't make it to Scotland? Make its culinary specialty come to you—in a can.

Tao Tao Holmes Director of Special Projects, Experiences
taotaoholmes

Traditional Scottish Haggis

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“Who do you know that makes their own cheese? This is a gift of nostalgia, adventure, culinary exploration, and might just start a new talent! Dairy free, vegan/paleo options also available!” — Sydney, Evanston, Illinois 

Mini Farmers' Cheese Kit

$14
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“A regional confectionary with a weird name that's a holiday tradition.” — Matthew Heigl, Brooklyn, New York

Turkey Joints

$21
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The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka, which includes a blade of grass in the bottle. As featured on Gastro Obscura.

Tao Tao Holmes Director of Special Projects, Experiences
taotaoholmes

Bison Grass Vodka

$19
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This magical Southeast Asian flower does some pretty amazing color-changing tricks in cocktails and teas. It turns hot water into shades of blue, or combined with lemon juice, a stunning magenta. As seen on Gastro Obscura.

Larissa Hayden
larissahayden

Butterfly Pea Flower Powder

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This innocent-looking flower has a hidden secret. When chewed, it creates an intense-yet-pleasant tingling sensation that heightens the tastes of other foods such as citrus and chocolate.

Larissa Hayden
larissahayden

Buzz Button Flowers

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Not only are they beautiful miniature works of art, these space-themed lollipops open a world of pun possibilities. Some suggestions: “I love you to the moon and back” and “I thank my lucky stars for you!”

Larissa Hayden
larissahayden

Galaxy Lollipops

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Despite its grim name, this casserole-like dish hits all the marks of classic comfort food. It's commonly served at social gathering across the western United States.

Instant Funeral Potatoes

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Protein-packed chips that come in several flavors, are extremely tasty, and just happen to be made out of crickets.

Cara Giaimo Staff Writer
Cara Giaimo

Cricket Protein Chips

$20

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