This Unexpected Meat Was Considered A Gourmet Treat In The Old West
Our taste in food has changed since the cowboys of the Old West were around, but you can still find this unexpected meat which was once considered gourmet.
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John Wayne Casserole Vs Cowboy Casserole: The Difference Is In The Crunch
Although they share some similarities, John Wayne casserole and cowboy casserole do have one important difference in terms of their texture.
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How Real Vikings Prepared Their Meat In The Middle Ages
You might think that Vikings liked their meat like their warfare: bloody. As it turns out, the real relationship between Vikings and food was more complicated.
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Vintage Desserts People Loved In The 1970s
Whether they’re fondly remembered or have been long-forgotten, all of these old-school desserts remain closely associated with the 1970s.
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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.
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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).
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This 1800s Dessert Cowboys Loved Looks A Lot Like A Breakfast Staple We Eat Today
The food we eat today didn't just drop out of the sky, but a breakfast staple we enjoy today did look a bit different when the Old Western cowboys ate it.
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Real Cowboys Used To Eat This Hearty Stew Filled With 'Non-Mentionable' Ingredients
This dish from the Old West had ingredients that probably don't make it onto your dinner table on a daily basis. Here's how cowboys cooked up this stew.
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Julia Child's Garlic Mashed Potatoes Are Intense, But That's Why They're So Beloved
Garlic mashed potatoes aren't out of the ordinary, but Julia Child's recipe is surprisingly intense, which is exactly why those who tried it praise the dish.
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Cowboys Loved Guzzling Whiskey In These 5 Famous Old West Saloons
Saloons are a staple of Old West culture — a place where cowpokes could relax or get rowdy. Several Old West saloons remain open today; here are five notables.
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Not Mozzarella, Not Cheddar: This Is The Cheese You Need For Detroit-Style Pizza
Most styles of pizza use a generous helping of mozzarella on top to give it that signature cheese pull, but Detroit-style uses this niche ingredient instead.
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This Is How Real Cowboys Had To Travel With Meat In The Old West
Cowboys in the Old West didn't have the luxury that we do today when it comes to traveling and food. This was how they brought meat on their journeys back then.
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Ever Wonder Why Haribo Gummies Are So Stretchy? This One Ingredient Makes The Difference
One of the best things about Haribo gummies is the exceptionally stretchy texture. If you're a fan, you can thank this one ingredient for that.
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This Massive Olive Garden Dish Cost Less In The '90s Than Most McDonald's Meals Cost Today
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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This Salty Fritter Was All The Rage During WWII, But You Rarely Find People Eating It Now
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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The Rock-Hard Food Cowboys Smashed Apart With Guns Before Eating (Yum)
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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11 Pioneer-Age Desserts That We Actually Still Eat Today
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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11 Times M&M's Made Small Changes, And Everyone Totally Freaked Out
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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The Unusual Fried Meat That Got Its Start In The Old West
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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Move Over Pop-Tarts, This Dollar Tree Dupe Makes Mornings Even Tastier
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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John Wayne's Favorite Whiskey Brand Is From The 1800s, But You Can Still Find It Today
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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The Vintage Heavy-Duty Kitchen Tool That Never Should Have Gone Out Of Style
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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How Wagon Cooks Transformed Tough Cuts Of Meat To Feed Hungry Cowboys In The Old West
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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11 Facts About Saloon Dining In The Old West Not Enough People Know About
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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This Pizza Topping From The '90s Lets You Eat Your Appetizer And Entree In One Bite
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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The Fried Fish Dinner From Cracker Barrel We May Never Eat Again
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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The Booze Real Cowboys Used To Throw Back In The Old West
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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