In 2021, we built the World’s Most Unusual Vending Machine to celebrate the launch of our book, Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer’s Guide. It’s back, and this time, we’ve compiled a curated selection of curious, delectable food and drink items from around the American South to highlight the bakers, makers, farmers, and chefs working their magic across the region. Filled with a new collection of wondrous items—including pioneer-era bread, soul-food truffles, and grape preserves made from the oldest vine in the country—our trusty vending machine is packed with surprises. Come…
