In Australia, a burger with "the lot" is the equivalent of "the works" in the U.S. However, there are a number of very significant differences between the two.
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Alcohol helped ease the various discomforts of living out on the frontier in the Old West, and whiskey was a popular choice. Here's how much a shot cost then.
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Vikings seem like the type to enjoy a frothy glass of beer, and indeed they were, but when Vikings wanted to drink something stronger than beer they drank this.
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Our taste in food has changed since the cowboys of the Old West were around, but you can still find this unexpected meat which was once considered gourmet.
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Although they share some similarities, John Wayne casserole and cowboy casserole do have one important difference in terms of their texture.
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You might think that Vikings liked their meat like their warfare: bloody. As it turns out, the real relationship between Vikings and food was more complicated.
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Whether they’re fondly remembered or have been long-forgotten, all of these old-school desserts remain closely associated with the 1970s.
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Food recalls occur more often than you might think. Here are the nut and seed recalls with widespread effects, leading to massive volumes of products removed.
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Campbell's has released tons of soups over the years, but not all have stuck. We wish the company would re-launch these (like a surprising fruit selection).
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The food we eat today didn't just drop out of the sky, but a breakfast staple we enjoy today did look a bit different when the Old Western cowboys ate it.
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This dish from the Old West had ingredients that probably don't make it onto your dinner table on a daily basis. Here's how cowboys cooked up this stew.
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Garlic mashed potatoes aren't out of the ordinary, but Julia Child's recipe is surprisingly intense, which is exactly why those who tried it praise the dish.
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Saloons are a staple of Old West culture — a place where cowpokes could relax or get rowdy. Several Old West saloons remain open today; here are five notables.
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Most styles of pizza use a generous helping of mozzarella on top to give it that signature cheese pull, but Detroit-style uses this niche ingredient instead.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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