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This Is How Real Cowboys Had To Travel With Meat In The Old West

staff@thetakeout.com (Moriah House) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Cowboys in the Old West didn't have the luxury that we do today when it comes to traveling and food. This was how they brought meat on their journeys back then.

Ever Wonder Why Haribo Gummies Are So Stretchy? This One Ingredient Makes The Difference

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

One of the best things about Haribo gummies is the exceptionally stretchy texture. If you're a fan, you can thank this one ingredient for that.

This Massive Olive Garden Dish Cost Less In The '90s Than Most McDonald's Meals Cost Today

staff@thetakeout.com (Cassie Womack) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Once, you could go to an Olive Garden and order one of its largest dishes for a handful of dollars. Today, that amount won't net you some McDonald's meals.

This Salty Fritter Was All The Rage During WWII, But You Rarely Find People Eating It Now

staff@thetakeout.com (Moriah House) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000

If you enjoy fried foods, you'll probably like this popular salty fritter from WWII. Though no longer a staple, you can still find it in this one country today.

The Rock-Hard Food Cowboys Smashed Apart With Guns Before Eating (Yum)

staff@thetakeout.com (Kathy Bradshaw) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000

When it comes to what cowboys ate back in the day, there's one thing that sounds particularly unappealing. Its hardness was just one of the many problems.

11 Pioneer-Age Desserts That We Actually Still Eat Today

staff@thetakeout.com (Andy Beth Miller) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0000

Pioneer cooks often had to make do with what they had, but many of the humble sweet treats they enjoyed still appear on our modern dining tables.

11 Times M&M's Made Small Changes, And Everyone Totally Freaked Out

staff@thetakeout.com (Andy Beth Miller) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0000

M&M's are a classic chocolate candy that's part of the cultural fabric, and consequently, consumers have pretty big feelings when the product changes.

The Unusual Fried Meat That Got Its Start In The Old West

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

There's a fried meat delicacy from the Old West with a lot of fancy names - Rocky Mountain oysters, lamb fries, and so on. What it is, exactly, might shock you.

Move Over Pop-Tarts, This Dollar Tree Dupe Makes Mornings Even Tastier

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Dollar Tree is known for its affordable products, some of which can go head-to-head with some big-name brands. This Pop-Tarts dupe certainly can.

John Wayne's Favorite Whiskey Brand Is From The 1800s, But You Can Still Find It Today

staff@thetakeout.com (Lottë Reford) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Like many Hollywood actors, John Wayne enjoyed a good drink and this brand of whiskey was his favorite. It's been around for centuries, but it's still on hand.

The Vintage Heavy-Duty Kitchen Tool That Never Should Have Gone Out Of Style

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Many nifty kitchen tools have traversed over time, but this heavy-duty item wasn't so lucky. Despite going out of style, it can still be useful to home cooks.

How Wagon Cooks Transformed Tough Cuts Of Meat To Feed Hungry Cowboys In The Old West

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000

What did wagon cooks feed cowboys in the Old West after a grueling day of hard work? They made this dish out of the toughest, cheapest cuts of meat.

11 Facts About Saloon Dining In The Old West Not Enough People Know About

staff@thetakeout.com (Julia Lauzon) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0000

From what patrons ate to the activities that accompanied their meals, saloon dining in the Old West wasn't quite how Hollywood depicts it on the big screen.

This Pizza Topping From The '90s Lets You Eat Your Appetizer And Entree In One Bite

staff@thetakeout.com (Kat Olvera) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The 1990s were a wild time, not least because they were topping their pizzas with an unusual ingredient that we usually prefer as an appetizer or side.

The Fried Fish Dinner From Cracker Barrel We May Never Eat Again

staff@thetakeout.com (Brian Udall) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0000

When restaurants drop a favorite meal from its menu, customers feel the sting of regret. Some Cracker Barrel fans are still mourning the loss of one fish dish.

The Booze Real Cowboys Used To Throw Back In The Old West

staff@thetakeout.com (Rolland Judd) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

A century of Old West-related pop culture suggests that cowboys drank whiskey when not riding or roping. But history notes a very different drink of choice.

The Discontinued Sam's Club Food Court Favorite That Was The Perfect Shopping Snack

staff@thetakeout.com (Paul Gaita) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The Sam's Club food court has menu items rotating in and out on the regular, but this food court favorite is one that members wish would come back.

12 Historic 'Old West' Restaurants You Can Still Eat At Today

staff@thetakeout.com (Holly Riddle) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0000

Across the Western U.S., there are many historic restaurants and saloons preserved from the time of the Old West. These are the ones you can still visit.

The Must-Have Food Cowboys Relied On To Rough It Through The Old West

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Life in the Old West was rough; cowboys didn't have the luxury of eating everything and anything that they wanted. They mainly relied on this food to survive.

How The Real Life Pioneers Cooked And Ate On The Oregon Trail

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Thristino) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0000

The pioneers on the Oregon Trail were a hardy bunch, having to deal with all sorts of difficult conditions and obstacles. Here's what they ate for sustenance.