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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The 1990s were a wild time, not least because they were topping their pizzas with an unusual ingredient that we usually prefer as an appetizer or side.
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When restaurants drop a favorite meal from its menu, customers feel the sting of regret. Some Cracker Barrel fans are still mourning the loss of one fish dish.
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A century of Old West-related pop culture suggests that cowboys drank whiskey when not riding or roping. But history notes a very different drink of choice.
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The Sam's Club food court has menu items rotating in and out on the regular, but this food court favorite is one that members wish would come back.
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Across the Western U.S., there are many historic restaurants and saloons preserved from the time of the Old West. These are the ones you can still visit.
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Life in the Old West was rough; cowboys didn't have the luxury of eating everything and anything that they wanted. They mainly relied on this food to survive.
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The pioneers on the Oregon Trail were a hardy bunch, having to deal with all sorts of difficult conditions and obstacles. Here's what they ate for sustenance.
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The '90s were a time when a Bigfoot pizza could turn the day around, along with a popular SuperBar. The memories of these fast food items will live on forever.
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Imagine walking into the Costco food court one day and not seeing your go-to order on the menu — that's what happened to fans of this discontinued item.
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Sweet treats have been popular for decades. Some of the best ones have nearly faded into obscurity, yet we still crave them.
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Cowboys did a lot more than throw back cold ones in small-town saloons. Here's the drink they turned to as they worked from sunup until sundown.
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If you're looking for a simple side dish that handles travel well, this favorite of Western cowboys only requires a few ingredients and is delicious.
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There are plenty of nostalgic brands vying for your attention these days, but this frozen treat brand is one that brings back instant memories of childhood.
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Aldi has quietly discontinued a popular Triscuit dupe and fans of the product are taking to the internet to lament the loss of the affordable alternative.
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Beyond the delicious burgers, fries, and frozen custard, every Culver's menu offers a warm (and heart-warming) side dish with ties to the chain's long history.
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Boomers had unique cooking and dining habits that are often surprising in modern day. They surely remember these iconic cookout dishes from the '70s.
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