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  • A bowl of yogurt on a blue background with a wooden spoon

    Yogurt In Greece Is A Bit Different Than You'd Expect

    You might expect that yogurt in Greece is the same as the popular "Greek yogurt" product you see at every grocery store, but that isn't exactly right.

    By Ellery Weil 1 day ago Read More
  • The statue of Abraham Lincoln inside Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial.

    This Popular Holiday Cookie Was A Rare Treat For Abraham Lincoln

    One of Abraham Lincoln's favorite cookies gave him an interesting anecdote that he loved to share to teach lessons about generosity, unfairness, and desire.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 days ago Read More
  • Cast iron skillets hang from a pot rack

    The Vintage Cast Iron Skillet Set That Could Be Worth Thousands

    Are you baking chocolate chip skillet cookies in a thousand-dollar pan? Check your pots because this vintage cast iron skillet set could be worth the big bucks.

    By Kat Olvera 2 days ago Read More
  • person shopping in the frozen section of a grocery store

    Old-School Frozen Foods No One Really Eats Anymore

    From TV dinners to French bread pizzas, there are plenty of foods that used to grace our freezer sections — but have since gone by the wayside.

    By Jon Gutierrez 3 days ago Read More
  • clam chowder, beef sandwich and liver mush

    11 Tried-And-True Regional Food Classics In The United States


    Thanks to social media, it's getting harder to find truly regional foods. These dishes, however, have deep traditions and draw fans from near and far.

    By Andy Beth Miller 3 days ago Read More
  • Ham salad on a wooden table with sliced baguette

    12 Old-School Dips Almost Everyone Forgot About

    Forget guacamole, salsa, hummus, or labneh. Rewind a few decades and the dip scene looked very different, as these charming retro dips demonstrate.

    By Fletcher Huntley 4 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of assorted candies

    The Pungent Swedish Candy That Perpetually Has Americans Divided

    This regional treat is a far cry from the chocolate bar or gummy bears you might grab at a store in the U.S. It's a candy that you either love or hate.

    By Willow Roberts 4 days ago Read More
  • Cut seedless Persian limes

    Why Your Grocery Store Limes Never Have Seeds

    You might have noticed that most of the limes you can buy in grocery stores don't have seeds. Here's why that is, and how seedless limes are grown.

    By Ben Hillin 5 days ago Read More
  • Molded red gelatin salad on a platter

    Old-School Salads That Hardly Anyone Eats Anymore

    Molded, layered, and overly dressed salads were replaced with fresher, healthier options, as tastes shifted toward lighter, more nutritious fare over time.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 5 days ago Read More
  • Australian wagyu cattle in a field

    What Makes Australian Wagyu Beef Different From Its Japanese Counterpart

    Though Wagyu beef originated in Japan, Australia has successfully produced its own Wagyu cows. But the difference between the two is more than geographical.

    By Willow Roberts 6 days ago Read More
  • Victor coffee mug at a diner

    The Vintage Wartime Coffee Mugs That Helped Shape Coffee Drinking Across America

    That durable diner coffee mug not only has a history, but even played a small part in American coffee drinking habits. Learn Victor coffee cups' role in WWII.

    By Kat Olvera 7 days ago Read More
  • Oreos on grocery store shelf

    14 Cookie Recalls That Impacted Millions

    Even the tastiest of sweet treats aren't immune to the occasional recall, as proven by the number of cookies pulled from shelves over the years.

    By Holly Riddle 7 days ago Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling inside a store

    How Ina Garten Chose What To Sell At The Barefoot Contessa Store Back In The Day

    It wasn't just luck that made The Barefoot Contessa a successful business. Here's how Ina Garten decided what recipes to make for her specialty food store.

    By Haley McNamara 8 days ago Read More
  • Fajitas cooking on a hot slab over a fire.

    Where Were Fajitas Actually Invented?

    Fajitas are a mainstay in many Mexican restaurants, but where did this iconic sizzling dish actually come from? The answer might surprise you.

    By Ben Hillin 8 days ago Read More
  • A row of Chef Boyardee Ravioli cans on a shelf

    Our Favorite Struggle Meals That Were Actually Delicious

    Just about everyone has had to assemble a meal with whatever they could find in the cupboard. The Takeout writers look back at their favorite struggle meals.

    By Michael Palan 8 days ago Read More
  • Close up of duchess potatoes on a baking sheet

    14 Vintage Potato Dishes That Deserve A Comeback

    Several historic potato dishes have been forgotten over the years, but these tasty tubers definitely deserve a spot at the dinner table once again.

    By Holly Riddle 9 days ago Read More
  • M&Ms in bowl and scattered across table

    This Fan-Favorite M&M Flavor Is Returning Just In Time For Fall

    M&M made big waves last year as the most popular Halloween candy. This year, the candy company is welcoming fall with the return of a favorite flavor.

    By Rolland Judd 11 days ago Read More
  • Johnnycakes with butter on a white vintage plate

    Vintage Breakfast Food No One Eats Anymore

    Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but that hasn't stopped these vintage dishes from falling off the radar over the years.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 11 days ago Read More
  • Wolfgang Puck smiles in glasses and a black chef's jacket at an event

    Why The USDA Had A Problem With Wolfgang Puck's Frozen Pizzas

    The USDA doesn't regulate whether pineapple shows up on pizza, but it definitely had a problem with Wolfgang Puck's frozen pizza line, until the law changed.

    By Ben Hillin 11 days ago Read More
  • A large, leafy rhubarb plant

    This State Produces The Most Rhubarb

    Sour and vibrant rhubarb grows abundantly in cool, wet climates, which is why this American state produces more rhubarb than anywhere else in the U.S.

    By Ben Hillin 11 days ago Read More
  • A skilled barista pouring a rosetta in a cappuccino

    The Wartime Legend Surrounding The Origins Of Cappuccinos

    The origin of cappuccino includes a 17th-century wartime legend, but the beloved coffee drink really owes its existence to 20th century technology.

    By Ben Hillin 12 days ago Read More
  • hand holding Honey Deuce cocktail at US OPen tennis tournament

    You Only Need 3 Ingredients To Try The Unofficial Cocktail Of The US Open

    The U.S. Open is famous for being one of the world's foremost tennis tournaments. In case you weren't aware, spectators enjoy this simple drink as they watch.

    By Maria Scinto 12 days ago Read More
  • Johnny Marzetti pasta on plate

    11 Old-School Pasta Dishes Hardly Anyone Eats Anymore

    Whether because they were a product of their time or just don’t appeal to modern palates, these vintage pasta dishes have disappeared over the years.

    By Holly Riddle 12 days ago Read More
  • Customers waiting in line at the Costco Food Court

    Why Costco Quietly Removed Cheeseburgers From Its Food Courts

    There are probably lots of people that never got to try a Costco food court cheeseburger, and those that did probably don't miss it at all.

    By Ben Hillin 12 days ago Read More
  • guinness in glasses

    This Is What Guinness Drinkers Call 'Splitting The G'

    If you're a Guinness drinker, you may have been challenged to "split the G." But what does that even mean, and where does this strange practice come from?

    By Dennis Lee 13 days ago Read More
  • The Majestic Birds Some Americans Used To Eat (Which Would Be A Crime Now)

    Most people wouldn't even consider eating this majestic bird. Plus, it's a crime. In the past, though, Americans dined on these creatures of the night.

    By Mariana Zapata 13 days ago Read More
  • Plate of pork carnitas tacos with red onion and limes

    A Sweet Pantry Staple Is Your Ticket To Caramelized Pork Carnitas

    Carnitas turn pork into crispy, delicious perfection when cooked traditionally, which often means lard. But you have a kitchen staple that works even better.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 13 days ago Read More
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