Secret Menus Have Existed Since The '60s
The popularity of secret menus in the digital age might seem to be a modern invention, but the practice originated in the 1960s with an unlikely restaurant.
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How The Love Of Fried Chicken Blew Bonnie And Clyde's Cover
On the run in 1933, the Barrow Gang placed an ill-advised dinner order that would ultimately hasten their demise. Who knew fried chicken could have that effect?
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The Special Drink Queen Elizabeth Loved Was Made With Something Already In Your Bathroom
An ingredient in Queen Elizabeth II's favorite sour drink is something you might have put in the bathtub for a foot soak before, & it'll get you on the throne.
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McDonald's Ditched This Breakfast Favorite Over 20 Years Ago And Fans Are Still Mad
When McDonald's fans get attached to a menu item and it goes away, typically there is an uproar online. This breakfast item even has a petition backing it.
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How Rick Steves Saves Money On Breakfast While Traveling In Europe
Travel expert Rick Steves knows how to save money on breakfast while traveling in Europe, but he still gets the best out of local flavors. Here is his advice.
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The Old-School 1940s Spaghetti Recipe That We Hope No One Actually Ate
There are some unappetizing dishes out there. One in particular, a spaghetti recipe that has a pretty interesting list of ingredients, never caught on.
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President Teddy Roosevelt's Favorite Breakfast Was Exceptionally Simple
If you want to eat a breakfast fit for a president, it might be easier than you think. Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed a morning meal so simple, it's surprising.
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The Secret Ingredient That Makes Chicago-Style Egg Rolls Unlike Any Other
Why do Chinese egg rolls taste different in Chicago? Regional preferences have long favored adding one particular ingredient to the filling.
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The 12 Best TikTok Food Trends Of 2025 (So Far)
TikTok has been a wellspring of new food trends in recent years and 2025 has been no different. These are our favorite TikTok food trends of the year so far.
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The TV Dinner Company That Released The First Ever Frozen Pot Pie
Meat-filled pot pies have been around in a variety of forms since ancient times. But do you know which company introduced the first frozen pot pie?
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You Can Now Carry Guns In This Florida Grocery Store — Here's What To Know
A popular grocery store chain in Florida has recently announced it will allow its patrons to openly carry firearms in store while shopping. Here's why.
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This Is How Pumpkin Spice Became Associated With Fall
Can you remember a time when pumpkin spice didn't taste like fall? Here's how pumpkin spice rose to the top of the spice rack as the most iconic flavor of fall.
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The Most Iconic Snack Foods Across All 50 States
From swoon-worthy snickerdoodles to regional sips like Cheerwine, every state's iconic snack has a flavor to fangirl over, and a unique backstory to savor.
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Why Panera Bread's Crispani Flatbread Pizza Was A Total Failure
Fans of Panera Bread may recall its first attempt at flatbread pizza, known as the Crispani. It debuted in 2006 but fell off the menu in less than two years.
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Forget Unlimited Breadsticks, This Connecticut Restaurant Is Serving Up Unlimited Pickles
If you have a craving for pickles, there's a restaurant in Connecticut that's a must-visit. Here, pickle lovers can feast on an unlimited supply.
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The King Of NYC's Legendary Zabar's Deli, Saul Zabar, Dead At 97
Saul Zabar, owner of Zabar's specialty food store and deli, has passed away at 97 years old. Zabar ran his family's iconic NYC market for more than 70 years.
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13 Old-School Meals '90s Kids Can Still Remember Clearly
If you grew up in the 1990s, then there are certain individual foods and certain entire meals that you probably stick in your mind clearly. Here are 13 of them.
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Why You Never Find Prizes In Cereal Boxes Anymore
A prize in the box was once one of the best parts of buying cereal, but a culmination of factors in the mid-2000s proved toys and breakfast foods don't mix.
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President John F. Kennedy's Favorite Waffle Recipe Requires An Unique Ingredient
John F. Kennedy preferred waffles for breakfast, but his go-to recipe included a secret ingredient that helped to make the waffles extra light and crispy.
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The Devastating Perdue Farms Scandal That Almost Everyone Forgot About
Perdue Farms is a well-known brand, especially for its chicken products. In 2023, they paid millions in a child-labor scandal, but that fact seems forgotten.
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What's The Big Deal About Ketchup On Hot Dogs?
The idea that ketchup on a hotdog is a faux pas exists, but really, it's kind of ironic to be snobby about toppings on a budget food item. What's the big deal?
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The Colonial Era Apple Orchard That's Still Serving Up Fresh Pies Using A Vintage Recipe
A good old fashioned pie can be worth making a trip for. Here's an apple orchard that's been around since the colonial era and stills serves fresh pies.
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Decades Ago, Olive Loaf Dominated Delis - Here's What Happened To This Old-School Cold Cut
Craving a slice of meat paste shaped into a loaf and studded with olives? Olive loaf was sandwich sensation back in the day, but here's why it flopped.
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John F Kennedy's Favorite Breakfast Was Full Of Nooks And Crannies
How did POTUS fuel up to handle a missile crisis and a space race? President John F. Kennedy's favorite breakfast was light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet.
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The Ancient Bacteria That Flavors Some Of The World's Most Popular Foods
Bacteria and food are usually two things we prefer to keep far away from each other. However, one ancient bacteria strain is actually present in popular foods.
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If You Ate This Snack As A Kid, You're Probably From The Midwest
How can you tell if someone grew up in the Midwest? Well, a good place to start is asking whether they ever ate this snack when they were a kid.
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It's Totally Worth It To Seek Out Vintage Pyrex Cookware
Finding an old set of Pyrex cookware isn't just about adding vintage décor to your kitchen, as there are other very good reasons to own these beloved products.
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