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  • Three slices of golden pound cake over a thick piece of white paper on a wooden serving board

    For Delicious Homemade Pound Cake, Choose This Butter Every Time

    Homemade pound cake is simple and easy to throw together, but with so few ingredients, it can be hard to get right. That's why you need this kind of butter.

    By Crystal Antonace 3 hours ago Read More
  • Retro 1960s-styled woman in black and white dress holding cherry and cupcake

    These 6 Baking Trends From The 1960s Deserve A Revival

    Many revolutionary changes came about in the 1960s, including what was being baked in the kitchen. Here are some of the trends we miss most from that decade.

    By DB Kelly 12 hours ago Read More
  • Hot dog on a bun with mustard on a napkin on a wooden table

    What's The Average Shelf Life Of Mustard?

    If that bottle of mustard has been sitting in your fridge for who-knows-how-long, it's time to learn the average shelf life of this ubiquitous condiment.

    By Amanda Berkey 16 hours ago Read More
  • Mexican street food vendor preparing tacos

    Move Over Tacos: One Mexican Street Food Takes Hot Dogs To The Next Level

    Mexican street food is so much more than just tacos. If you're a frankfurter fan, you're going to want to get to know this regional hot dog style.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 1 day ago Read More
  • Split-open baked brie topped with honey and herbs

    You Can Thank The '90s For These Iconic Food And Drink Trends

    From unforgettable snacks to legendary beverages, these are some of the iconic foods and drinks that made the '90s a memorable decade for eating and drinking.

    By Jane Godiner 1 day ago Read More
  • Four sausages grilling over a bed of flames

    The Key Differences Between Italian And British Sausages

    There are loads of international sausages in the grocery store these days, but what's the difference between Italian sausage and British sausage (aka bangers)?

    By Macy Sandel 1 day ago Read More
  • Front view of stylish interior design in kitchen. White furniture, tiled wall, built-in appliances, blue retro refrigerator in apartment. Kitchenware and home decor on wooden countertop

    This Retro GE Refrigerator Was Low-Key Genius, Why Don't We Make Them Like This Anymore?

    This '50s fridge from GE was inspired, but they only sold it for a year. Find out why it's not around despite being what the kids called "supermurgatroid."

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 1 day ago Read More
  • 20 cups of sweet tea from fast food chains

    20 Fast Food Sweet Teas, Ranked

    Discover which fast food chain has the best sweet tea as Chowhound taste tests and ranks popular favorites for flavor, sweetness, and overall enjoyment.

    By Danica Hodges 1 day ago Read More
  • A huge cheese and charcuterie board is photographed from above

    This Affordable Southern Prosciutto Swap Belongs On Your Next Charcuterie Board

    Prosciutto is plenty tasty, but the Italian cured ham can be pricey. For a less expensive alternative that still delivers porky perfection, choose this.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 1 day ago Read More
  • A hand holding a hot dog sandwich with generous toppings

    For Hot Dogs With Unforgettable Flavor And Texture, Make Them Danish Style

    Danish-style hot dogs should be on your radar for their unique Scandinavian flavor and texture combinations, whether it's cookout season or Wednesday night.

    By Macy Sandel 1 day ago Read More
  • A big overflowing bowl of Lucky Charms cereal

    The Unique 1990s Lucky Charms Promotion That Sent Kids Real Trees

    Lucky Charms had all kinds of promotions throughout the years. This unique one from the 1990s actually sent kids real trees to plant in their yards.

    By JC Gonzalez 1 day ago Read More
  • buffet food lined up

    What Happens To Leftover Food From All-You-Can-Eat Buffets?

    The smorgasbord offered by all-you-can-eat buffets doesn't all end up in diner's bellies. Here is what happens to all that leftover buffet food.

    By Amara Michelle 2 days ago Read More
  • A vintage photo of a man holding a platter full of sandwiches

    The Once Popular Mock Ham Sandwich Featured A Cheaper Meat Instead

    The once popular mock ham sandwich hails from the wartime days of ham rationing but stuck around through the decades. It featured this cheaper meat.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 2 days ago Read More
  • George Foreman using a George Foreman grill in a product demo

    8 '90s Food Infomercials Millennials Still Know By Heart

    Infomercials have long been more entertaining than they should be, but '90s infomercials were something else. Do you remember these classic kitchen tool ads?

    By Amanda Berkey 2 days ago Read More
  • Bin of Walla Walla onions

    These Sweet Onions Are Only Grown In One US State

    Few foods have a history that compares to the unique origins of this seasonal, regional sweet onion variety, which is only farmed in one state in the country.

    By Jennifer Magid 2 days ago Read More
  • A Victorian era style dining table set for service in London.

    This Vegetable Was Once A Status Symbol On Victorian-Era Dinner Tables

    Just like pineapples used to be rented out for parties, this vegetable used to be a major status symbol in Victorian England. It's not much of one now.

    By Tim Forster 3 days ago Read More
  • A huge chunk of seasoned meat held up with tongs

    Why Does Meat Shrink During Cooking?

    You may have seen some grumblings about raw meats bought at so many ounces, but the cooked meats being smaller. Here's what's going on with that shrinkage.

    By Macy Sandel 3 days ago Read More
  • A person's hand is seen opening a vintage refrigerator door.

    The Once Popular Refrigerator Feature Younger Home Cooks May Never See

    Younger home cooks may never see a fridge that comes with this feature. Its heyday was around the 1950s to the 1970s; then it pretty much vanished.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 3 days ago Read More
  • Bowl of potato salad

    German Vs American Potato Salad: What Are The Key Differences?

    German and American potato salad are two sides of the same culinary coin. Here are the key differences between these classic staple side dishes.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 4 days ago Read More
  • a Wendy's meal on a tray

    More Facts About Wendy's Than You Ever Wanted To Know

    Wendy's has earned its place as a contributing factor to popular culture in America throughout its long history of food, vision, and community.

    By Jon Dempsey 4 days ago Read More
  • Different cereals, grains and legumes in bowls on a table.

    How The US Food Pyramid Has Changed Since The '90s

    The United States has long given nutrition guidelines using a food pyramid, but the pyramid has changed several times since it was introduced in the '90s.

    By Tim Forster 4 days ago Read More
  • Different types of mustard, mustard seed, and mustard powder.

    Why Yellow, Dijon, And Brown Mustards Taste So Different, According To Science

    Each variety of mustard has its own unique flavor, and we have science to thank for that. Here's why your taste buds react differently to each type.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 5 days ago Read More
  • Tiger nuts and a scoop of tiger nut flour

    The Powerhouse Ingredient Ancient Egyptians Used For Making Cake Is Loaded With Healthy Fats And Antioxidants

    Ancient foods aren't always off the menu. This powerhouse, stunningly nutrient-rich ingredient used in ancient Egypt is waiting for you today.

    By Craig Mattson 5 days ago Read More
  • A row of KitchenAid mixers from various years and in different colors on display.

    Here's What The World's First KitchenAid Mixer Looked Like In 1919

    The now-iconic design of modern KitchenAid mixers didn't come into place until the 1930s. Before that, the first KitchenAid mixer looked very different.

    By Brianna Gunter 6 days ago Read More
  • In-N-Out Double Double burger and animal style fries

    What Type Of Onions Does In-N-Out Use For Its Burgers?

    In-N-Out is beloved for many reasons, but an often overlooked part of its charm is the type of onion it uses. Here's the delectable variety.

    By Amanda Berkey 6 days ago Read More
  • A Dunkin' Donuts shop in the 1980s.

    Here's What It Was Like To Eat At Dunkin' In The '80s

    Today, Dunkin' is all about convenience. But in the 1980s, the donut chain's atmosphere encouraged customers to stay a while. Here's what made it special.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 6 days ago Read More
  • cowboys sitting and eating beside a chuck wagon

    8 Classic Cowboy Dishes That Have Been Forever Etched Into History

    Vaquero cooking, or Mexican cowboy cuisine, developed along the US-Mexico border in the late 19th century and many chuck wagon faves are still popular today.

    By Chris Dudley 6 days ago Read More
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