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  • Changeables Happy Meal box

    The 15 Most Memorable Old-School Happy Meal Toys

    If you grew up enjoying stops at the Golden Arches for McDonald's, these are some of the toys you might remember most from your Happy Meals.

    By Michael Palan 8 hours ago Read More
  • A person holding an open McDonald's box with a Filet-O-Fish inside of it in their car.

    The Spiced McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Flavor That We Want Back

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish certainly has its fan base, but most people feel like it's lacking in the flavor department. This spiced version deserves a comeback.

    By Dylan Murray 1 day ago Read More
  • Mezze, a collection of many middle eastern dishes on decorative plates, including hummus, falafel, and shawarma

    15 Middle Eastern Foods You Have To Try At Least Once

    Sure, you've heard of hummus, but the Middle East boasts a rich culinary tradition of many other sweets, meats, and dips, with smoky, nutty, and spicy flavors.

    By Mike Madaio 1 day ago Read More
  • A closeup of the American flag that covered Lincoln's casket.

    Abraham Lincoln's Casket Flag Finds A New Home At A Historic NYC Steakhouse

    Although it may seem like an odd home for a piece of history, this New York steakhouse is the current resting place for the flag which covered Lincoln's casket.

    By Cassie Womack 1 day ago Read More
  • A couple eating pasta together in a restaurant

    I'm A Former Server. Here's What Your Italian Restaurant Order Says About You

    What does your go-to order at an Italian restaurant say about you? One former server — and bona fide Italian-American — weighs in with some strong opinions.

    By Joe Thristino 1 day ago Read More
  • Roasted almonds pour out of a glass dish and onto a table

    The Major 2004 Nut Recall That Sent Multiple Consumers To The Hospital

    Millions of pounds of raw nuts at Costco and Trader Joe's were yanked from shelves after customers were hospitalized with salmonella, and the risk remains.

    By Jonathan Kesh 1 day ago Read More
  • Someone squeezing a lemon into a ginger ale cocktail styled with fresh lemons and ginger root

    14 Easy Cocktails For Ginger Ale Fans

    You don't need to be a master mixologist to whip up a refreshing cocktail. All you need is ginger ale, a few other ingredients, and one of these easy recipes.

    By Joe Thristino 2 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a baked salmon meatloaf on a plate with rice pilaf and broccoli

    Salmon Meets Meatloaf In This Vintage Dish First Served In The Early 1900s

    Ground beef or turkey is likely what comes to mind when you think of meatloaf, but there are many good reasons why you should use salmon instead.

    By Laura Christine Allan 2 days ago Read More
  • A hand lifting an orange pot's lid with steam coming out

    7 Vintage One-Pot Dishes We Want To Bring Back In 2026

    Discover seven vintage one-pot dishes we want to bring back to the kitchen in 2026, from cozy casseroles to hearty classics perfect for easy dinners.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 days ago Read More
  • Walmart employee walking down grocery store aisle

    How Walmart's Low Prices Ended Up Benefiting Whole Foods

    You know that Whole Foods has diverse grocery products with high price tags. But did you know that the chain's strategy was influenced in part by Walmart?

    By Haley McNamara 2 days ago Read More
  • Trump speaking at a McDonald's event

    Donald Trump's Favorite Foods To Eat On Air Force One

    Air travel isn't usually the place where people chow down on the food they love, but the President travels a lot. Here's what he likes to eat on Air Force One.

    By Lottë Reford 2 days ago Read More
  • Lenten food during the Great Orthodox Len

    13 Best Meat Alternatives For Lent That Aren't Fish

    You can abstain from meat during Lent and still enjoy a wide variety of satisfying meals, whether or not you eat fish. Here are some other tasty alternatives.

    By Melanie Andrade 3 days ago Read More
  • A photo of an early 1930s television

    No One Can Ever Watch The Oldest Televised Cooking Show Again

    The oldest televised cooking show is lost to time, meaning it can never be watched again. Here’s what happened to the groundbreaking program.

    By Laura Christine Allan 3 days ago Read More
  • A hand turning the volume dial of a radio

    How America's Oldest Cooking Show Made One Woman A Household Name

    In 1924, one of America's most beloved cooks starred in the country's first cooking show. What's even more remarkable was that the host wasn't a real person.

    By Paige Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • Martin Luther King Jr. eating fried chicken

    11 Classic Southern Foods Martin Luther King Jr Loved To Eat

    Eating is an integral part of the history of the Deep South. The legacy Martin Luther King Jr is steeped in these edible traditions.

    By Andy Beth Miller 4 days ago Read More
  • Donald Trump and Sarah Palin getting ready to enter a limo in New York City

    The NYC Pizzeria Donald Trump Once Ate At With Sarah Palin

    NYC is famed for its pizza, so it's no wonder pals Donald Trump and Sarah Palin met up for a cheesy slice back in the day. Which pizzeria did they land on?

    By Dylan Murray 4 days ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Bob Dylan wearing sunglasses from the 1960s

    The Feast Of A Dinner Bob Dylan Once Listed Off Sounds Too Good Not To Recreate

    If Bob Dylan is among your picks for dream dinner party companions, you should know that the music legend has some very particular ideas about the menu plan.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 days ago Read More
  • Julia Child posing with her arms full of rolling pins

    The Vintage Julia Child Cookbook That Could Be Worth Thousands

    If you have this vintage cookbook lying around, it could be worth a lot of money. Here's how to find out if that Julia Child cookbook is valuable.

    By Ellery Weil 4 days ago Read More
  • Fried fish, french fries, and coleslaw on wood board

    Why Almost Every Fast Food Chain Serves Up Fried Fish For Lent

    Even if you aren't Catholic, you've probably heard about the correlation between Lent and fish. But why exactly are fast food chains so eager to join in?

    By Rolland Judd 4 days ago Read More
  • Set of 80s retro elements. Vintage audio player, cassette, music record, disco ball, milkshake, orange cocktail, roller skate, sunglasses, lipstick and lips, boot.

    11 Once-Popular '80s Snacks Most People Forgot About

    The '80s launched some wild trends, especially when it came to snacks. Here are some treats that were once super popular, but have since been discontinued.

    By Andy Beth Miller 4 days ago Read More
  • Baked Lent pretzel up close

    Eating Pretzels For Lent Goes All The Way Back To The Middle Ages

    Lent has a history that goes back centuries, but the tradition hasn't remained exactly the same. Pretzels, however, have been a part of Lent seemingly forever.

    By Jonathan Kesh 5 days ago Read More
  • A box of Japanese strawberries.

    The Unique Cultural Reason Fruit Will Cost You More In Japan

    In Japan there are some wonderful specially grown fruits that have a particular cultural purpose, which makes them both exceptional and exceptionally expensive.

    By Joe Hoeffner 6 days ago Read More
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    The Ohio Restaurant That's Serving Up Serial Killers' Last Meals

    True crime fans probably understand the appeal of this Ohio restaurant which serves up its own version of the last meals enjoyed by famous serial killers.

    By Joe Hoeffner 7 days ago Read More
  • A row of Budweiser bottles of beer.

    174 Years Ago, Anheuser-Busch Was Founded — Here's How Its Budweiser Recipe Has Changed

    Anheuser-Busch has been making good old American beer for almost as long as the country itself, but the recipe hasn't remained the same. Here's how it changed.

    By Ellery Weil 8 days ago Read More
  • A kitchen drawer is open, filled with a jumble of kitchen utensils

    11 Old-School Kitchen Tools That Hardly Anyone Uses Anymore

    From quirky slicers to long-lost can openers, these retro kitchen gadgets had their moment. See which old favorites quietly vanished from daily cooking.

    By Julia Lauzon 8 days ago Read More
  • A vintage roadside Denny's sign against a clear blue sky

    73 Years Ago, Denny's Opened Its Doors — But Modern Diners Wouldn't Recognize It

    Denny's has been around for decades and the breakfast chain is more or less a household name by now, but the very first Denny's looked nothing like it does now.

    By Ellery Weil 8 days ago Read More
  • A woman lying on a living room floor, watching a cooking show on TV

    11 Celebrity Chefs You Never Hear About Anymore

    Once on TV screens across the country, these celebrity chefs have since left fame behind — some due to a major scandal, and some due to a change of heart.

    By Andy Beth Miller 8 days ago Read More
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