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  • King Charles listening at an event.

    The One Meal King Charles Refused To Eat Every Day

    King Charles is known for eating very healthily. He is also known for his habit of skipping the same meal every day, a habit that he has recently broken.

    By Kat Olvera Read More
  • Dean Martin smiling in front of brick wall

    The Iconic Italian Comfort Food Dean Martin Loved And Sang About

    Nothing hits the spot quite like the comfort foods you grew up eating, and Dean Martin had a strong attachment to this Italian classic his mother made him.

    By Paul Gaita Read More
  • Sliced whole wheat bread

    Bread Recalls That Affected Millions

    Humans have chowed down on bread for thousands of years, so it should come as no surprise that a few few loaves have been recalled during this timeframe.

    By Anita Surewicz Read More
  • Fresh pork chops at the meat counter

    Pork Recalls That Affected Millions

    Recalls are a relatively common occurrence in the food industry, with products containing pork falling foul on multiple occasions.

    By Anita Surewicz Read More
  • Hands holding morel mushrooms.

    The Danger Of False Morel Mushrooms That You Can't Ignore

    Not knowing the difference between a true and a false morel mushroom could be a fatal error in judgment but there is a way to tell them apart.

    By Joe Hoeffner Read More
  • discontinued Kool-Aid packets

    Discontinued Kool-Aid Flavors We'll Probably Never Drink Again

    Did you know Kool-Aid has had a ton of different and creative flavors over the years? These are some discontinued ones we may sadly never drink again.

    By Michael Palan Read More
  • An array of Hostess snack cake products on supermarket shelves

    The Discontinued Twinkie-Esque Snack We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    We're still lamenting the loss of Hostess Twinkies, but the snack dessert company had a Twinkie-esque twin that got discontinued years beforehand.

    By Paul Gaita Read More
  • dandelions growing in grass

    Turn Your Unwanted Dandelions Into A Southern Delicacy This Summer

    It may be time to stop cursing those indomitable yellow flowers in your yard and instead bring them into your kitchen to make this Appalachian specialty.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • A wall of Pop-Tart flavors

    The Discontinued Pop-Tarts We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Pop-Tarts come in a huge variety of flavors, but not all of them have made the cut. This unique Pop-Tarts flavor is one we may never get to eat again.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • A loaf of plum cake (also known as election cake).

    The Old-School Cake That Was Created To Encourage Voters

    Women who couldn't vote used to bring this type of cake to the polling booths to encourage voting, and sometimes sway a vote or two.

    By Joe Hoeffner Read More
  • Culver's sign advertising walleye

    Discontinued Culver's Menu Items That You May Never Eat Again

    Culver's has served up ButterBurgers and frozen custard for decades, but there's a long list of menu items that haven't enjoyed the same longevity.

    By Kylie Werner Read More
  • Salad bar with various vegetables and lettuces

    Whatever Happened To Wendy's Salad Bar?

    Wendy’s salad bars were hugely popular, but the chain axed them back in 2006. It left lots of people wondering whatever happened to them.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Front view of Chili's storefront during the day

    Chili's Got Its Name For An Unbelievably Simple Reason

    The inspiration for Chili's name may seem obvious, but it probably isn't what you're thinking. Here's the simple explanation behind this restaurant's namesake.

    By Shaun Melady Read More
  • apple pastry with cream quenelle

    You're One Utensil Away From Perfect French Quenelle Pastry Decorations

    This type of scoop will create the elegant presentation you see in French pastries and plated desserts made with ice cream, mousse, or Chantilly cream.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • Sam's Club placard on the front of an empty shopping cart

    One Sam's Club Recall Pulled Almost 150,000 Boxes Of Treats Off The Shelves

    In the landscape of modern, mass-produced foods, a small error or malfunction in the production line can lead to thousands of contaminated products.

    By Paul Gaita Read More
  • A statue of George Washington.

    The Colonial Era Dessert That Was Served At George Washington's Family Celebrations

    Like many presidents, George Washington had his favorite dessert, which took over five hours to make and the recipe was passed down for generations.

    By Joe Hoeffner Read More
  • A number of pasties from Larder Delicatessen & Bakery.

    Housed In An Old Firehouse, This Ohio Delicatessen Makes A New Menu Every Day

    This James Beard-nominated deli in Cleveland changes its menu daily, depending on the high-quality ingredients it sources from the surrounding area.

    By Joe Hoeffner Read More
  • Classic desserts on historic table

    13 Classic Desserts That Have Totally Vanished

    We live in the golden era of sweet treats. However, several once-popular desserts have totally fallen out of fashion over the decades.

    By Anita Surewicz Read More
  • Assorted pints of Ben & Jerry's ice cream stacked in a freezer

    The Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Flavor That Was Discontinued For An Obvious Reason

    Ben & Jerry's has released a lot of new ice cream flavors over the years, but none caused as much uproar as a flavor that was released back in 2006.

    By Maria Scinto Read More
  • Many Gatorade products on store shelves

    The Discontinued Gatorade Flavor We Desperately Wish Would Make A Comeback

    Every discontinued Gatorade flavor is missed by someone. But there is one flavor in particular that lots of people wish would return.

    By Jacob Smith Read More
  • A pile of turkey deli meat sitting in a package.

    The Massive Deli Meat Recall That Left Seven People Dead

    In 2002, a massive deli meat recall took place. Unfortunately, the recall happened too late to prevent numerous illnesses and the death of seven people.

    By Kat Olvera Read More
  • gloved hands snipping a watermelon off the vine

    Which Country Produces The Most Watermelon In The World?

    Whenever you see crates and crates of watermelons at the supermarket, there is a pretty high likelihood that they are coming from this specific country.

    By A.J. Forget Read More
  • Someone using a soapy sponge to wash dishes

    The British Way Of Washing Dishes Might Gross Out Americans

    It's such an everyday activity that it's easy to forget the way we wash dishes is culturally informed. The British method doesn't sit right with many Americans.

    By Creshonda A. Smith Read More
  • Rows of Skittles candies

    Discontinued Skittles Flavors We'll Probably Never Get To Eat Again

    Skittles has released multiple iterations of its classic candy over the years, but there are some discontinued varieties that are most likely gone for good.

    By Brian Boone Read More
  • Detail of a stained glass window portraying the Last Supper.

    What Was Actually Served At The Last Supper?

    Thanks to famous paintings, we have a visual of what the Last Supper may have looked like, but thanks to archaeologists, we can guess what was really eaten.

    By Joe Hoeffner Read More
  • Butter varieties on supermarket shelf

    The Biggest Butter Recalls Of All Time

    Butter is a common grocery store staple, so when major national brands need to issue a recall, it potentially impacts millions of consumers.

    By Brian Boone Read More
  • Hand holding broken coffee maker part

    Coffee Maker Recalls That Impacted Millions

    For those who need their coffee fix in the morning, a coffee maker recall is devastating. These are coffee maker recalls that impacted millions of people.

    By Holly Riddle Read More
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