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  • A soup aisle of a grocery store

    Discontinued Grocery Store Soups We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Soup manufacturers do away with underperforming varieties of soup to make way for new ones. Here are the most missed soups formerly found in grocery stores.

    By Brian Boone 7 months ago Read More
  • A rolled ice cream being served

    How Rolled Ice Cream Made Its Way From Thailand To Worldwide Fame

    Rolled ice cream comes in all flavors, but as far as shape and size, you're looking at a thin sheets of sweet cream shaved off an ice-cold pan into tight coils.

    By Zhuotong Scarlett Han 7 months ago Read More
  • Clam chowder with clam shells and potatoes in bread bowl

    14 Types Of Chowders And What Makes Them Unique

    There are so many different kinds of chowder out there, from corn chowder to Irish fish chowder and beyond. These are some types, and what makes them unique.

    By Holly Riddle 7 months ago Read More
  • A shepherd's pie

    Are Shepherd's Pie And Cottage Pie Really That Different?

    Don't you dare use them interchangeably, because shepherd's pie and cottage pie are not one and the same. See the key things that distinguish them.

    By Zhuotong Scarlett Han 7 months ago Read More
  • A close-up of banana-shaped candy

    The Reason Artificial Banana Flavoring Doesn't Taste Like The Real Deal

    Artificial banana flavoring can be a bit of a divisive topic. One thing we can all agree on is that banana flavoring doesn't taste like real bananas.

    By Carla Vaisman 8 months ago Read More
  • Cracker Barrel exterior standalone sign with a tree

    Discontinued Cracker Barrel Menu Items We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Cracker Barrel offers some classic Southern-inspired meals, but it also has to keep up with the times. These are the Cracker Barrel items that disappeared.

    By Brian Boone 8 months ago Read More
  • Neapolitan pizza

    The Most Popular Pizza Topping Doesn't Come From Italy

    Though Italians commonly did and do find it to be too harsh an ingredient for pizza, this sliced pork sausage is the top pizza topper in the United States.

    By Anna Everingham 8 months ago Read More
  • Buffet bar at a restaurant

    How Buffets Became An All-You-Can-Eat Phenomenon

    Buffet-style serving was not born in the United States, nor was the idea of eating until you're totally stuffed, but one could say we perfected it.

    By Carla Vaisman 8 months ago Read More
  • Sodas stocked on supermarket shelves

    Soda Recalls That Affected Millions

    We've all heard of meat and cheese recalls, but you might not think that soda could be recalled. But it definitely has. Here are some times it did.

    By Jacob Smith 8 months ago Read More
  • A plate of disco fries with cheese and gravy

    How Disco Fries Became A Diner Favorite

    A staple on classic American diner menus, disco fries take inspiration from Canadian poutine. We learn the history of this mouth-wateringly cheesy snack.

    By Zhuotong Scarlett Han 8 months ago Read More
  • Hershey's miniatures, including a Krackel bar

    The Hershey's Chocolate Bar That's Only Sold As A Miniature

    The Krackel bar was once a popular Hershey's staple, but now this crunchy chocolate snack is only available in miniature form and in multipacks.

    By Antoinette Goldberg 8 months ago Read More
  • A decanter of bourbon whiskey and poured out glasses on a table.

    When North Carolina Was The Bourbon Capital Of America

    Kentucky is known as the bourbon state, but North Carolina once gave it a run for its money. Without prohibition, bourbon's history may have looked different.

    By Amrita Ray 8 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of shrimp and grits

    Gullah Cuisine And Its Role In Southern Food History

    The African ingredients and cooking traditions of the Gullah people have had wide-ranging impacts on dishes of the South, and across the country.

    By Jacob Smith 8 months ago Read More
  • Peanut butter on bread next to a tub and peanuts

    Peanut Butter Recalls That Affected Millions

    Peanut butter is a pantry staple in many kitchens. Multiple recalls of peanut butter over the years were some of the biggest food recalls in history.

    By Chloe James 8 months ago Read More
  • stack of homemade cornmeal johnnycakes topped with butter

    The Native American Roots Of Rhode Island Johnnycakes

    While pan-fried corn cakes are enjoyed in many parts of the world, the Rhode Island johnnycake traces its roots to Native Americans in the region.

    By Kerry Leary 8 months ago Read More
  • texas toast with barbecue brisket

    Why Does Texas Have Its Own Toast?

    The Lone Star State has churned out some real winners in the food department, but one of the most approachable is its thick grilled toast. See the history here!

    By Jonita Davis 8 months ago Read More
  • Tubs of chocolate and vanilla ice cream

    What Came First, Chocolate Or Vanilla Ice Cream?

    Chocolate and vanilla are the two staple ice cream flavors most people think of first. But which of these two tasty flavors actually hit the market first?

    By Lindsey Reynolds 8 months ago Read More
  • Cake box mixes on grocery store shelves

    Discontinued Boxed Cake Mix Flavors We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Here for a good time but not a long time, here are some of the most delicious discontinued boxed cake mix flavors that now exist only in our memories.

    By Chloe James 8 months ago Read More
  • Woman with curly hair eating burger

    Discontinued Fast Food Burgers We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Remember the Arch Deluxe burger from McDonald's? What about Taco Bell's Bell Beefer? These are some of the fast food burgers that were discontinued.

    By Chloe James 8 months ago Read More
  • A slice of cheese cut out of a whole Brie

    Is Brie Cheese Seriously Going Extinct?

    Brie cheese is creamy, pungent, and delicious. However, this famous French fromage could be under threat due to changes in its manufacturing process.

    By Zhuotong Scarlett Han 8 months ago Read More
  • A small bunch of vanilla pods decorated with two vanilla flowers

    Which Country Grows The Most Vanilla Beans?

    Vanilla is a highly prized aromatic spice found in everything from food to cosmetics, but most of the global supply comes from a single country.

    By Carla Vaisman 8 months ago Read More
  • White bowl of she-crab soup and spoon on rim

    The South Carolina Origins Of She-Crab Soup

    South Carolina boasts some delicious cuisine, with she-crab soup ranking pretty high amongst the Palmetto State's citizens. Here is a brief history of the soup.

    By Erica Martinez 8 months ago Read More
  • Stir-frying pad Thai in a wok

    Did A War Really Help Promote Pad Thai?

    Pad Thai is sold by street vendors in its home country and is a popular Thai dish in North America. But did it really get popular because of a war?

    By Zhuotong Scarlett Han 8 months ago Read More
  • Glass of death in the afternoon cocktail beside a cork

    Why The Death In The Afternoon Cocktail Has Such A Morbid Name

    If you've ever had a Death in the Afternoon cocktail or even heard of it, you might have wondered why it has such a morbid name. Here's the story.

    By Francesca Duarte 8 months ago Read More
  • Onion rings in white bowl on a map

    The 19th-Century Origins Of Onion Rings

    Onion rings are a modern fast food staple but have been around longer than you probably thought. Here's the history of the delicious fried side.

    By Joe Hoeffner 8 months ago Read More
  • Arby's discontinued spicy fish sandwich

    Discontinued Fast Food Fish Sandwiches We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    A lot of fast food spots have tried out different fish sandwiches throughout the years, but they haven't always lasted. These are the discontinued ones.

    By Brian Boone 8 months ago Read More
  • Two chocolate mousse cups on a black surface.

    Chocolate Mayonnaise: The Mousse That Time Forgot

    You know about chocolate mousse, but what about its predecessor, chocolate mayonnaise? Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec made the treat that has been all but forgotten.

    By Antoinette Goldberg 8 months ago Read More
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