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  • Composite image of three restaurants which no longer exist

    The Strangest Old-School Restaurants We Can't Believe Existed

    These strange forgotten restaurants of the past were built on some of the wildest, weirdest, and in some cases most ill-advised ideas ever conceived.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • A machete quesadilla with various accompaniments

    Machete Quesadillas: What Makes This Mexican Street Food Unique?

    Quesadillas are already delicious, but the machete variety takes everything you love and supersizes it. Here's what makes this Mexico City specialty unique.

    By Paige Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • Racks of old Champagne bottles

    Why The Baltic Sea Is A Graveyard For Champagne Bottles

    You might not think that Champagne and the Baltic Sea are related, but you can actually find a bunch of this sparkling wine at the bottom of the ocean there.

    By Kristen Pizzo 1 month ago Read More
  • Small glass bowl of multi-colored sprinkles

    Why Some People Call Sprinkles 'Jimmies'

    Sprinkles are known as jimmies in some regions of the United States, especially on the East Coast and in New England, but why is this the case?

    By Kristen Pizzo 1 month ago Read More
  • Different types of nuts

    13 Nut And Seed Recalls That Affected Millions

    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.

    By Anita Surewicz 1 month ago Read More
  • Empty tables at a mall food court

    Old School Mall Food Court Restaurants That Disappeared

    Over the years, certain eateries became synonymous with malls, but so many of those once-prominent chain restaurants simply don't exist anymore.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • Andy Warhol soup can art

    Discontinued Campbell's Soups We Wish Would Return

    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).

    By Michael Palan 1 month ago Read More
  • Fried chicken on white plate

    How Northern Fried Chicken Differs From Southern Fried Chicken

    There is so much more to American fried chicken than what first comes to mind. Here's what you need to know about Southern and Northern fried chicken.

    By Rolland Judd 1 month ago Read More
  • Lobster thermidor on plate

    Vintage Seafood Dishes No One Eats Anymore

    Popular foods come and go, and these vintage seafood dishes are mostly out of the picture. Find out what quirky seafood recipes of the past have disappeared.

    By Holly Riddle 1 month ago Read More
  • An assortment of Ne-Mo's bakery cakes

    The Ne-Mo's Cake Recall That Gave Us More Questions Than Answers

    More Ne-Mo's Cake fans prefer chocolate cake without foreign objects in it, to cake with added foreign objects. This recall was almost too odd to be real.

    By Cassie Womack 1 month ago Read More
  • Tomato sauce-topped meatloaf with three slices cut on a plate with mashed potatoes and broccoli

    How The Great Depression Turned Meatloaf Into An American Staple

    When people were struggling financially during the Great Depression, home chefs looked for ways to stretch a buck. That's how meatloaf became such a staple.

    By Alba Caraceni 1 month ago Read More
  • Retro family picnic table unloading car

    12 Vintage Summer Dishes You Don't See Anymore

    The summer months bring an array of go-to dishes, but these refreshing favorites have disappeared from the dinner table over the decades.

    By Dani Beldoch 1 month ago Read More
  • Black plastic utensils in a black plastic cup

    The Eco-Friendly Alternative To Plastic Utensils That Won't Fill You With Microplastics

    Plastic utensils are definitely something we should be reconsidering as a society. Luckily, there's another alternative that's safer and more eco-friendly.

    By Kristine Belonio 1 month ago Read More
  • A plate of fast food fried chicken

    The Unfortunate Reason Culver's Removed Fried Chicken From Its Menu

    Culver's fried chicken had devoted stans. But here's why not even a cult following could keep those fresh, crispy, fried chicken pieces off the chopping block.

    By Dylan Murray 1 month ago Read More
  • Fresh tomatoes

    Tomato Recalls That Affected Millions

    Even delicious everyday staples like tomatoes aren't immune to product recalls, as proven by a string of high-profile incidents over the years.

    By Anita Surewicz 1 month ago Read More
  • Pink, orange, yellow, and green sugar cookies on cooling racks

    The Old School Pastel Sugar Cookies That Deserve A Major Comeback

    Bake jaw-dropping sugar cookies that look like they came straight outta the patisserie window display, using an old-school ingredient with flavors that hit.

    By Alba Caraceni 1 month ago Read More
  • Assortment of bowls with Spanish snacks and foods

    Do You Know The Difference Between Pintxos And Tapas?

    If you're a fan of Spanish cuisine, you've probably heard of tapas. But there's a similar genre of food known as pintxos, so what exactly is the difference?

    By Erica Martinez 1 month ago Read More
  • A picture of former president Gerald Ford.

    Gerald Ford's Favorite Ice Cream Flavor Was A Rich Southern Classic

    Like many American presidents before him, Gerald Ford was a big fan of ice cream. His favorite flavor is one more commonly associated with the South.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • A wide field filled with rows of green crops stretches toward a backdrop of mountains under a clear blue sky with clouds.

    Why California Grows More Crops Than Any Other State

    California is more than just Hollywood and earthquakes. The Golden State is also the largest agricultural state in America, thanks to its many unique resources.

    By David Stringer 1 month ago Read More
  • Two glasses of cola with ice

    This Discontinued Coca-Cola Flavor Still Haunts Our Nightmares

    It looked like Coke, but it wasn't Coke, and then we woke up. Coca-Cola's biggest flop became America's worst nightmare, and we can't get it out of our heads.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • Grandma and grand daughter pulling muffins out of oven

    11 Vintage Cooking Hacks Most Of Us Forgot About

    From quirky time-saving techniques to deliciously frugal hacks, plenty of old-school cooking tips and tricks were nothing short of culinary genius.

    By Amber Winston 1 month ago Read More
  • A plate of almond raspberry bostock.

    How Bostock Differs From The More Popular French Toast

    French toast is arguably one of the most famous breakfast items out there, but it has a French cousin called Bostock. How do these two recipes differ?

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • An in-flight meal out on a tray.

    How Staff Prepare Your In-Flight Meals

    Airplanes don't typically have a full kitchen on board, and yet longer flights offer some sort of nourishment. How are staff preparing in-flight meals?

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • Four people smiling and holding hot dogs

    The US State That Chows Down On The Most Hot Dogs Isn't What You'd Think

    Think you love a snappy frank on a steamed bun? You don't as much as this state does. With each person eating almost 500 hot dogs, it ran away with the prize.

    By Erica Martinez 1 month ago Read More
  • Top-down view of a sliced grilled cheese sandwich with a generous cheese-pull sits next to a cup of tomato soup on a wooden cutting board

    The History Behind Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup's Iconic Pairing

    Grilled cheese and tomato soup have become an icon in culinary pairings. But when did people start eating these foods together and why is it so popular?

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 1 month ago Read More
  • waffle cone bowl with whipped cream, nuts, wood spoons

    The Bathroom Product That Acts As Whipped Cream's Stand-In For Commercials Might Make You Gag

    Food photography doesn't always use the exact food being depicted. When it comes to whipped cream, more often than not you're looking at this bathroom staple.

    By Erica Martinez 1 month ago Read More
  • Scoops of various ice cream flavors, with cones

    The First Known Ice Cream Flavor Wasn't Vanilla Or Chocolate

    Ice cream's history goes back much longer than you would expect, and the very first flavor was something you'd be unlikely to see at a modern scoop shop.

    By Paige Hughes 1 month ago Read More
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