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  • 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 12 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 days ago Read More
  • Older woman in the kitchen

    12 Vintage Ingredients Grandma Always Cooked With (And Now We Don't)

    As culinary preferences evolve over the years, many of the ingredients our grandmothers kept stocked in the pantry have quietly fallen out of favor.

    By Anita Surewicz 15 days ago Read More
  • Ava Gardner smiles for photo wearing pearl necklace and hands on face

    The Famous Farmers Market Ava Gardner Loved To Shop At Is Still Around

    Big-time stars like Ava Gardner and many more frequented a long-standing, popular farmer's market that you can still shop at in Los Angeles, California today.

    By Erica Martinez 15 days ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra in tweed coat

    This Classic Italian Dish Was One Of Frank Sinatra's Go-To Orders

    Frank Sinatra traveled a lot as he toured, but he was particularly fond of a New York Italian restaurant where he would always order this classic dish.

    By Erica Martinez 15 days ago Read More
  • Shelves of vintage kitchenware containers

    The Vintage Kitchen Containers That Could Be Worth Big Bucks (Hint: It's Not Pyrex)

    Unlike your old, warped, pasta sauce-dyed Tupperware, these vintage kitchen containers could be worth big bucks. Here's how to suss out the real deal.

    By Kat Olvera 16 days ago Read More
  • Emeril Lagasse headshot in chef's whites

    Chef Emeril Lagasse's Favorite American Food City Is Steeped In Tradition

    Emeril Lagasse is in an icon in the culinary world. So, it's no surprise that his favorite American food destination is full of diverse and iconic cuisine.

    By Erica Martinez 16 days ago Read More
  • Plain angel food cake on a cake stand

    The Old School Upgrade That Instantly Transforms Angel Food Cake

    Ready to take your angel food cake to the next (even more heavenly) level? Here's an easy old school upgrade that will make each slice pop with flavor.

    By Lauren Bair 16 days ago Read More
  • Sausage being cooked on a grill

    One Major Sausage Recall Pulled Nearly A Million Pounds Of Meat Off The Shelves

    Most food recalls are quite small, which is why the big ones can really garner some attention. This massive sausage recall pulled almost one million pounds.

    By Kat Olvera 17 days ago Read More
  • crunchy beef tacos with shredded cheese, lettuce, and tomato

    The Old School Fast Food Chain That Taco Bell Ran Out Of Business

    Taco Bell reigns supreme among fast food tacos, and though it still has competitors today, not every chain it's gone up against has survived.

    By Maria Scinto 19 days ago Read More
  • Black and white photograph of young Shirley Temple

    Shirley Temple Actually Hated Drinking The Beverage Named After Her

    A sweet, fizzy, and bright Shirley Temple mocktail seems impossible to hate, but it turns out the actress the drink was named for would never have ordered one.

    By Erica Martinez 19 days ago Read More
  • Burger BBQ at a Fourth of July party

    Why Barbecues Became A 4th Of July Tradition

    Celebrating the 4th of July has been a tradition all of our lives, but how exactly did barbecue dishes and methods come to be the star of the holiday?

    By Mariana Zapata 20 days ago Read More
  • The exterior of the Old Place

    The Historic California Restaurant That Still Doesn't Have A Freezer

    This historic old west restaurant, less than 40 miles from Los Angeles, runs out of menu items because it doesn’t have a freezer, and it’s totally fine.

    By Joe Hoeffner 20 days ago Read More
  • Guy Fieri wearing sunglasses and a worn leather jacket at an indoor event

    The Southern Comfort Food Guy Fieri Wasn't A Fan Of

    Guy Fieri has tried plenty of regional dishes while being filmed, so it's not surprising that he's come across a few that he wouldn't eat again.

    By Dylan Murray 20 days ago Read More
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