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  • A closeup of unwrapped M&M's milk chocolate candies isolated on white background

    The Rarest M&M Color Used To Be The Most Common In The '90s

    Your memory isn't deceiving you: A bag of M&M's HAS changed over the last three decades. There's one color that's hardly ever seen anymore — find out why.

    By Kristine Belonio 7 hours ago Read More
  • Johnnycakes with butter on a white vintage plate

    Vintage Breakfast Food No One Eats Anymore

    Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but that hasn't stopped these vintage dishes from falling off the radar over the years.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 1 day ago Read More
  • Ball mason jars on a shelf

    If Your Old Mason Jars Are Stamped With This Number, They Could Be Worth Big Bucks

    Ball mason jars have been in homes for more than a century — chances are, you have at least one. But if yours has this number on it, it might be valuable.

    By Kat Olvera 1 day ago Read More
  • Woman scrapes leftover salad into a compost bin

    The Country That Wastes The Most Food

    Everybody eats, but not every piece of food that's grown or produced makes it to somebody's mouth. This is the country that produces the most food waste.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 1 day ago Read More
  • Emeril Lagasse smiling and holding up a chicken on Emeril Live

    Former Food Network Stars You Rarely Hear About Anymore

    Food Network has made stars out of many chefs and home cooks. But once they leave the broadcaster, they don’t always maintain the same level of fame.

    By Brian Boone 2 days ago Read More
  • A wall of storage jars

    The Vintage Kitchen Storage Jars You Should Add To Your Cart When Thrifting

    If you love the smell of cottagecore in the morning, don't sleep on the super cute vintage kitchen canisters that were designed to complete your collection.

    By Kat Olvera 2 days ago Read More
  • Vintage loaves of bread

    11 Old-School Breads You Won't Find At Your Local Bakery

    Fresh-baked bread is a delight, but the loaves you'll generally find at the bakery can get boring. Check out these old-school breads you can't find anymore.

    By Anna Haines 3 days ago Read More
  • usda fda sign outside building

    The Strangest Food Recalls In US History

    Food recalls occur for a number of reasons to protect consumers. While some are more standard, others are downright strange. Read about them here.

    By Anita Surewicz 3 days ago Read More
  • Refrigerated cheese section at grocery store

    One Major Dairy Recall Led To Multiple Hospitalizations And 2 Deaths

    This dairy recall was wide-reaching and lasted a very long time. Food recalls don't always result in fatalities, but this one unfortunately did.

    By Ben Hillin 4 days ago Read More
  • Princes William and Harry as teenagers with King Charles

    The Dessert Princes William And Harry Ate 'Every Weekend' Features A Store-Bought Ingredient

    Prince William and Prince Harry's favorite childhood dessert is, surprisingly, based on a store-bought ingredient (and relatively cheap to make).

    By Maria Scinto 4 days ago Read More
  • A honey bee preparing to pollinate a purple flower.

    The Rare Purple Honey You Can Only Find In North Carolina

    There is a purple-hued honey that is only found in a certain area of North Carolina, but beekeepers can't predict when their bees will produce it, or why.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 days ago Read More
  • An assortment of dim sum dishes.

    The Correct Number Of Dim Sum Dishes To Order Per Person

    With so many choices, it may be hard to know when to stop and what is the appropriate amount of plates to take when eating dim sum.

    By Joe Hoeffner 5 days ago Read More
  • Holding a Wendy's bag in front of Wendy's restaurant

    One Italian-Inspired Vintage Wendy's Menu Item Barely Saw The Light Of Day

    There's a reason you have feelings about Italian food at a burger joint. Reminisce about the Italian-inspired fail that never made it to Wendy's regular menu.

    By Erica Martinez 5 days ago Read More
  • Cabbage rolls on a blue plate

    Old-School Cabbage Dishes No One Really Makes Anymore

    Many cabbage recipes have fallen in popularity over the years, but that doesn’t mean these old-school dishes aren’t as tasty as they ever were.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 5 days ago Read More
  • KIng Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla

    The Popular Seasoning You'll Never Find At Buckingham Palace

    You would think that the royals at Buckingham Palace could eat whatever they please, but there are actually certain rules around permissible ingredients.

    By Joe Hoeffner 5 days ago Read More
  • Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans work on display

    The Old-School Fruity Campbell's Soups We Wish Would Return

    Right now, tomatoes don't count as a fruit. Discover Campbell's discontinued fruity soup line, and which flavors we could totally see making a comeback.

    By Erica Martinez 6 days ago Read More
  • hot dogs with peppers and onions

    The US City That Eats More Hot Dogs Than All The Rest

    Hot dogs are a popular American food with nearly every major American city chiming in with their own version. This surprising city eats more than all the rest.

    By Maria Scinto 6 days ago Read More
  • Group of people toasting with American flag cups

    The Traditional Meal New Englanders Eat On The 4th Of July

    You might think of hot dogs when you imagine a Fourth of July spread, but a New England Independence Day table might feature this vibrant dish instead.

    By Erica Martinez 6 days ago Read More
  • Two pairs of hands holding a bowl of candy

    Candy Recalls That Affected Millions

    Even candy has a not-so-sweet side. Over the years, several recalls have pulled tasty treats from grocery store shelves out of concern for consumer safety.

    By Anita Surewicz 6 days ago Read More
  • hot dog with mustard and American flag toothpick

    The Staggering Number Of Hot Dogs Americans Eat On The 4th Of July

    Independence Day and hot dogs go hand-in-hand in the United States, so much so that Americans consume an absolutely shocking number of franks each year.

    By Dennis Lee 6 days ago Read More
  • Fried shrimp with dish of white sauce

    Do You Know The Difference Between Tartar Sauce And Remoulade?

    Order a plate of seafood, and it'll often come with a serving of tartar sauce or remoulade. But the two sauces aren't identical — learn what sets them apart.

    By Erica Martinez 7 days ago Read More
  • A selection of candy bars

    18 Vintage Candies You Won't Find At The Movie Theater Concession Stand Today

    Many classic candies have disappeared from movie theater concession stands over the years. Here are some that truly made the movies magical.

    By Michael Palan 8 days ago Read More
  • Mcdonald Happy meal with smile on box and beverage. McDonalds kids happy meal box set packaging, yellow background on black table with drink.

    The First Happy Meal Toys Were A Real Bummer

    When McDonald's debuted its Happy Meal in 1979, its toy offerings were anything but pleasing. Learn this iconic menu option's history and its possible creators.

    By Alexandra Fay 8 days ago Read More
  • Close up of a stand-alone McDonald's sign with the golden arches against a blue sky

    The Fishy McDonald's Menu Item That Was Discontinued After Only Three Months

    The Filet-o-Fish is not the only seafood option to have graced the McDonald's menu. This item only lasted three months, but some fans want it back.

    By Alba Caraceni 9 days ago Read More
  • Bowl of Cincinnati chili with pasta next to bowls of cheese, onions, and chili

    Vintage Midwestern US Dishes That Deserve A Comeback

    The Midwest has no shortage of hearty, comforting dishes, but we'd argue that there's still room for a few of its forgotten favorites to make a comeback.

    By Melanie Andrade 9 days ago Read More
  • A classic barbecue spread involving ribs and cornbread.

    The Melting Pot Of Influences That Make Chicago-Style BBQ Different From Any Other

    Thanks to a diverse melting pot of influences, Chicago-style BBQ as interesting and distinctive as any other of the country's regional barbecue styles.

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 days ago Read More
  • outdoor dining place setting at City Tavern

    The Philadelphia Tavern Where The Founding Fathers Celebrated The First 4th Of July

    Nowadays, we associate Independence Day with grills and fireworks. However, the country's Founding Fathers visited a tavern for the first July 4 celebration.

    By Maria Scinto 9 days ago Read More
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