Popular Canadian Foods Everyone Should Try At Least Once
There are many tasty Canadian foods that would likely earn a following in the U.S. if more Americans knew about them. These Canadian dishes are worth a taste.
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How Penny Restaurants Gave A Generation Of Diners Respect During The Great Depression
Paying a penny for food at a restaurant may sound like a dream today, but it was a very real way of feeding people during the Great Depression.
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Elizabeth Taylor's Favorite Childhood Breakfast Was Truly Fit For A Star
Elizabeth Taylor's appetite for fame was as large as her craving for comfort foods. Here's why her favorite childhood breakfast was fit for a pint-sized star.
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The Once-Ubiquitous Southern Corn Dish That Has Disappeared From Menus
Back in the day, the corn dish known as succotash was a staple in school cafeterias across the South. But just what is it, and where the heck did it go?
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The Old-School Kitchen Knives That Can Be Worth Hundreds Today
Vintage cookware has a serious market audience which means old-school kitchen knives often carry a high price tag. Double check you aren't carrying one around.
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The Unexpected Reason Ice Cream Sundae Is Spelled Like That
If you're wondering about the origin of the sundaes, you might be surprised to learn the real link between the ice cream dessert and the day of the week.
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The Popular Baking Spice That Allegedly Used To Prevent Black Death
The Black Death (or bubonic plague) killed millions of people over two outbreaks in the 1300s and 1600s, and one spice was believed to prevent it.
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The US City Where It's Sort Of Illegal To Eat Watermelon In Public Parks
There's an explanation for why parkgoers in this city were banned from eating watermelon at their summer picnics, but was this strange law really enforced?
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The Vintage Jell-O Seafood Dish We Don't See People Eat Anymore
We love Jell-O today as a fun snack or dessert, but decades ago, it wasn't uncommon to see it mixed with this seafood ingredient to create a more filling meal.
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The '90s McDonald's Burger That Probably Won't Make A Comeback (But Should)
McDonald's is no stranger to making limited-time offers, and this burger straight from the '90s screams of delicious nostalgia we would love to see again.
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The State Where A Post Office Will Send An Unwrapped Coconut Through The Mail
Forget postcards! A post office in this state will actually provide you with a free coconut to mail home. All you have to do is pay for shipping.
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The Old-School Restaurant Chain Owned By Walgreens That Everyone Forgot About
Drug stores used to be a place where you could get a meal in addition to aspirin and magazines. This included Walgreens, which even had its own chain of diners.
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The Indiana Bar That Wet The Whistles Of Both Mark Twain And Al Capone
This is the oldest bar in Indiana, and it has welcomed a few notable names over its almost 200-year history, including a US president and an astronaut.
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What Is A Poor Man's Meal And How Did It Get Its Unpleasant Name?
A poor man’s meal may not sound or taste particularly appetizing, but the old-school dish has a fascinating history, flavorful ingredients, and fervent fans.
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Why American Breakfast Is So Sweet
American breakfasts often consist of sugary cereals, but it wasn't always that way. One key factor caused the shift from bacon and eggs to sweeter ingredients.
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The Big Coleslaw Recall That Landed Consumers In The Hospital (And Claimed A Life)
Lessons from the past can prevent future issues, but this recent coleslaw recall is a reminder that due diligence is recommended when purchasing food items.
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The Staple Food That's Been Served On The ISS Since 1985
Due to its high performance in low-gravity environments, this food became a spaceship staple after a Mexican astronaut requested it on his flight back in 1985.
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Why You Won't Find This Old-School Type Of Ribs At BBQs Anymore
Barbecuing has been around a long time. In that time, the choicest types of ribs has greatly changed. In fact, it's difficult to even find this old school type.
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Why You Won't See Italians Dip Bread In Oil Before A Meal
Dipping bread in olive oil has become a hallmark of Italian-American restaurant dining, but The Takeout asked an expert if this is real Italian tradition.
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The Savory Irish Side Dish You Can Make With Leftover Mashed Potatoes
If the Irish know how to cook anything, it's potatoes. If you have leftover spuds you don't know what to do with, whip up this Gaelic classic.
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The Discontinued Hershey's Kisses We Want Back This Halloween
Of course, it's inevitable that some fun and tasty Halloween candies will get discontinued at some point, but we can still pine for their return.
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Foods Your Family Ate Growing Up You Never Learned To Like, According To The Takeout Staff
Everyone else in the family loves these foods, but for whatever reason, they just don't sit right with The Takeout staff. #sorry,notsorry,grandma.
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Why Pastrami Sandwiches Are So Popular On The East Coast
The iconic pastrami sandwich with its pile of hot meat on soft rye bread is wildly popular on the East Coast — and there’s a simple reason behind its success.
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William Taft's Favorite Breakfast Food Was More Suited For Dinner
William Taft is famous for being a little on the heavier side for the time period he lived in. His favorite breakfast food might help explain that fact.
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Here's What People Ate On Halloween Long Before Candy Reigned Supreme
Today’s trick-or-treaters devour candy, but people long ago celebrated Halloween with food that still forms the basis of some of the holiday’s traditions.
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The Barbecue Chicken Dish That Cary Grant Couldn't Get Enough Of
The Hollywood icon’s go-to meal wasn’t caviar or steak; itt was something humble that showed even movie stars crave simple home-cooked comfort.
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Anthony Bourdain Was Completely Infatuated With This 1870s-Era Bourbon Brand
While joking about the name of the his favorite Kentucky bourbon, Anthony Bourdain revealed what his bourbon unicorn would have been (if it actually existed).
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