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  • Sliced butter on a wooden cutting board.

    The Oldest Butter Ever Eaten Was Churned And Buried Before The Birth Of Cleopatra

    The oldest butter ever eaten was churned and buried long before Cleopatra’s birth — an ancient dairy discovery still astonishing even today.

    By Joe Hoeffner 7 hours ago Read More
  • robert duvall posing for camera in recording studio

    Robert Duvall's Favorite Meal Was A Simple No-Frills Staple

    The late Robert Duvall will forever be remembered for iconic movies like "The Godfather," but when he wasn't acting in films, here's what he liked to eat.

    By Dennis Lee 8 hours ago Read More
  • variety of classic candies on top of a Cracker Barrel branded barrel

    The 12 Best Old School Candies At Cracker Barrel For A Trip Down Memory Lane

    You can't leave Cracker Barrel without a trip through the gift shop, and you don't want to exit the gift shop without grabbing some of these old-school treats.

    By Rachel Sobel 9 hours ago Read More
  • An erupting volcano feature on top of a Rainforest Cafe

    The Prototype Of The Rainforest Cafe Was A Major Fire Hazard

    It's rare to find people as passionate as the founder of the Rainforest Cafe, who created a prototype for the restaurant despite the fire risk.

    By Ellery Weil 16 hours ago Read More
  • Two people walk on a rocky beach in Greenland

    11 Unique Foods You Can Find In Greenland

    The foods of Greenland are closely linked to Indigenous traditions and sustenance harvesting of food sources. That makes Greenland a very special place to eat.

    By Julia Lauzon 1 day ago Read More
  • A variety of cheeses on a cheeseboard

    The World's Oldest Cheese Was Found Smeared In An Unexpected Place

    The world’s oldest cheese was discovered smeared in a surprising place, revealing new clues about ancient diets and ties to today's dairy traditions.

    By Ellery Weil 2 days ago Read More
  • retro photo of young boy holding multi-layer sandwich

    The Unusual 1950s Party Sandwich You'd Mistake For A Cake Today

    The 1950s had plenty of wacky recipes that haven't remained popular in the decades since. This retro sandwich didn't even look like a sandwich at all.

    By Maria Scinto 3 days ago Read More
  • American musician Aretha Franklin performs at a JVC Jazz Festival concert at Carnegie Hall, New York, New York, June 26, 1996.

    The Southern Dessert That Aretha Franklin Loved

    From sweet potato pies to pound cakes, southern sweets are aplenty and hard to resist. Aretha Franklin was a big fan of one dessert in particular.

    By Kristine Belonio 4 days ago Read More
  • A plate of fish and chips

    The Old-School Seafood Chain With Only 3 Surviving Locations

    If you were a fish and chips fan back in the 1970s, you may have dined at one of the many locations of this fast food chain. Now, only three restaurants remain.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 days ago Read More
  • Changeables Happy Meal box

    The 15 Most Memorable Old-School Happy Meal Toys

    If you grew up enjoying stops at the Golden Arches for McDonald's, these are some of the toys you might remember most from your Happy Meals.

    By Michael Palan 5 days ago Read More
  • A person holding an open McDonald's box with a Filet-O-Fish inside of it in their car.

    The Spiced McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Flavor That We Want Back

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish certainly has its fan base, but most people feel like it's lacking in the flavor department. This spiced version deserves a comeback.

    By Dylan Murray 5 days ago Read More
  • Mezze, a collection of many middle eastern dishes on decorative plates, including hummus, falafel, and shawarma

    15 Middle Eastern Foods You Have To Try At Least Once

    Sure, you've heard of hummus, but the Middle East boasts a rich culinary tradition of many other sweets, meats, and dips, with smoky, nutty, and spicy flavors.

    By Mike Madaio 5 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of the American flag that covered Lincoln's casket.

    Abraham Lincoln's Casket Flag Finds A New Home At A Historic NYC Steakhouse

    Although it may seem like an odd home for a piece of history, this New York steakhouse is the current resting place for the flag which covered Lincoln's casket.

    By Cassie Womack 5 days ago Read More
  • A couple eating pasta together in a restaurant

    I'm A Former Server. Here's What Your Italian Restaurant Order Says About You

    What does your go-to order at an Italian restaurant say about you? One former server — and bona fide Italian-American — weighs in with some strong opinions.

    By Joe Thristino 5 days ago Read More
  • Roasted almonds pour out of a glass dish and onto a table

    The Major 2004 Nut Recall That Sent Multiple Consumers To The Hospital

    Millions of pounds of raw nuts at Costco and Trader Joe's were yanked from shelves after customers were hospitalized with salmonella, and the risk remains.

    By Jonathan Kesh 6 days ago Read More
  • Someone squeezing a lemon into a ginger ale cocktail styled with fresh lemons and ginger root

    14 Easy Cocktails For Ginger Ale Fans

    You don't need to be a master mixologist to whip up a refreshing cocktail. All you need is ginger ale, a few other ingredients, and one of these easy recipes.

    By Joe Thristino 6 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a baked salmon meatloaf on a plate with rice pilaf and broccoli

    Salmon Meets Meatloaf In This Vintage Dish First Served In The Early 1900s

    Ground beef or turkey is likely what comes to mind when you think of meatloaf, but there are many good reasons why you should use salmon instead.

    By Laura Christine Allan 6 days ago Read More
  • A hand lifting an orange pot's lid with steam coming out

    7 Vintage One-Pot Dishes We Want To Bring Back In 2026

    Discover seven vintage one-pot dishes we want to bring back to the kitchen in 2026, from cozy casseroles to hearty classics perfect for easy dinners.

    By Joe Hoeffner 6 days ago Read More
  • Walmart employee walking down grocery store aisle

    How Walmart's Low Prices Ended Up Benefiting Whole Foods

    You know that Whole Foods has diverse grocery products with high price tags. But did you know that the chain's strategy was influenced in part by Walmart?

    By Haley McNamara 6 days ago Read More
  • Trump speaking at a McDonald's event

    Donald Trump's Favorite Foods To Eat On Air Force One

    Air travel isn't usually the place where people chow down on the food they love, but the President travels a lot. Here's what he likes to eat on Air Force One.

    By Lottë Reford 7 days ago Read More
  • Lenten food during the Great Orthodox Len

    13 Best Meat Alternatives For Lent That Aren't Fish

    You can abstain from meat during Lent and still enjoy a wide variety of satisfying meals, whether or not you eat fish. Here are some other tasty alternatives.

    By Melanie Andrade 7 days ago Read More
  • A photo of an early 1930s television

    No One Can Ever Watch The Oldest Televised Cooking Show Again

    The oldest televised cooking show is lost to time, meaning it can never be watched again. Here’s what happened to the groundbreaking program.

    By Laura Christine Allan 7 days ago Read More
  • A hand turning the volume dial of a radio

    How America's Oldest Cooking Show Made One Woman A Household Name

    In 1924, one of America's most beloved cooks starred in the country's first cooking show. What's even more remarkable was that the host wasn't a real person.

    By Paige Hughes 8 days ago Read More
  • Martin Luther King Jr. eating fried chicken

    11 Classic Southern Foods Martin Luther King Jr Loved To Eat

    Eating is an integral part of the history of the Deep South. The legacy Martin Luther King Jr is steeped in these edible traditions.

    By Andy Beth Miller 8 days ago Read More
  • Donald Trump and Sarah Palin getting ready to enter a limo in New York City

    The NYC Pizzeria Donald Trump Once Ate At With Sarah Palin

    NYC is famed for its pizza, so it's no wonder pals Donald Trump and Sarah Palin met up for a cheesy slice back in the day. Which pizzeria did they land on?

    By Dylan Murray 8 days ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Bob Dylan wearing sunglasses from the 1960s

    The Feast Of A Dinner Bob Dylan Once Listed Off Sounds Too Good Not To Recreate

    If Bob Dylan is among your picks for dream dinner party companions, you should know that the music legend has some very particular ideas about the menu plan.

    By Joe Hoeffner 8 days ago Read More
  • Julia Child posing with her arms full of rolling pins

    The Vintage Julia Child Cookbook That Could Be Worth Thousands

    If you have this vintage cookbook lying around, it could be worth a lot of money. Here's how to find out if that Julia Child cookbook is valuable.

    By Ellery Weil 8 days ago Read More
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