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  • A spread of 1970s appetizers including vol au vents, pigs in blankets, and cheese fondue

    14 Vintage Appetizers From The '70s No One Makes Anymore

    Back in the 1970s, appetizers ranged from nutty cheese balls to gelatin salads. We've rounded up several vintage '70s appetizers that no one makes anymore.

    By Stephanie Mee Read More
  • Princeton, New Jersey

    This College Town's Restaurants Are Too Expensive For The Average Student

    Being a student comes with many hurdles, and managing your budget is one of them. And one college town is particularly expensive for the average student.

    By Jackson Williams Read More
  • Tropical Jell-O cake with cheese

    This Old-School Jell-O And Cheese Combo Might Be More Timeless Than It Looks

    As the saying goes, everything old is new again, and that's especially true of eating Jell-O with cheese. Here's what to know about the the pairing.

    By Marco Sumayao Read More
  • Morel mushrooms and bottles of morel liqueur against burgundy backdrop

    What Is Morel Liqueur?

    If you like the umami of mushrooms, there may be a place for morel liqueur in your kitchen -- but what is it and how do you cook with it?

    By Zoe Baillargeon Read More
  • President Roosevelt, Washington, and Jefferson with favorite food

    10 Favorite Meals Of First Families Over The Years

    The White House is not just an institution -- it's a family home. From hoecakes to hamburgers, explore the favorite foods of America's First Families.

    By Katie Melynn Read More
  • Someone mixing a green salad

    The Old-School Salad Dressing With A Recipe That's Nearly Impossible To Pin Down

    Searching for a recipe that you can't pin down is the worst, especially one that you're craving, like this old-school salad dressing with an unique past.

    By Ilene V. Smith Read More
  • wooden casks on their sides

    This Whisky Was Aged In A Fish Barrel, And It's Truly The Worst

    There's always something you've never heard of that's worth trying. This whisky, which is shockingly aged in barrels that once held fish, isn't one of them.

    By Tony Cooper Read More
  • Composite photo with three boxes of TV dinners

    9 Old School TV Dinners We Wish We Could Try

    Fascinated by retro frozen dinners? From Mexican enchiladas to fish and chips, these are the retired TV dinners we wish we could still enjoy.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley Read More
  • Pennsylvania road sign

    One Of This Gas Station's Most Popular Food Pairings Is An Eastern Pennsylvania Delicacy

    Next time you stop by this popular East coast gas station, take a pause to order this classic local pairing, which has roots that stretch back decades.

    By Karen Hart Read More
  • Sweet Baby Ray's Secret Sauce bottle on a pile of french fries

    If You're A Fan Of Japanese Food, There's A Reason Sweet Baby Ray's Secret Sauce Tastes So Familiar

    Sweet Baby Ray's Secret Sauce may remind you of another condiment normally associated with Asian barbecue. Here's why you may feel like you're tasting double.

    By Jackson Williams Read More
  • Variety of McDonald's Happy Meal toys from the 1990s

    13 Nostalgic '90s McDonald's Happy Meal Toys That Hold A Space In Our Heart

    Remember Happy Meal toys? They're still around and some command decent prices. Relive those warm memories with these classic collectibles.

    By Hayley Verdeyen Read More
  • Apollo 8 crew in spacesuits

    This Drink Played A Major Role In The Coverage Of The Apollo 8 Space Mission To The Moon

    Although this beverage mix was nearly synonymous with space travel and played an important role in media coverage of Apollo 8, it has largely disappeared.

    By Shriya Swaminathan Read More
  • Coffee on the street

    10 Vietnamese Coffee Drinks That Are Definitely Worth A Try

    Vietnamese coffee drinks may seem exotic at first, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth a try. Here are 10 options that you should definitely consider.

    By Sarah Dealy Read More
  • open can of SpaghettiOs and some in a bowl

    How This Old-School Canned Food Brand Lost Its Battle To Chef Boyardee

    In a classic war of nostalgic canned food brands, Chef Boyardee won out over a brand that was once a favorite of families in the 1950s.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • Composite image of Uma Thurman, Jim Carey, and SpongeBob all holding burgers

    11 Iconic Burgers From TV And Film

    Burgers are among the most beloved foods in America, so much so that they have made their way into many unforgettable movie and TV scenes over the years.

    By Chris Dudley Read More
  • Frank Sinatra sitting at a piano

    You Can Still Visit Frank Sinatra's Favorite New York Pizzeria

    There's no shortage of pizza places to choose from in NYC, but only one pizzeria was Frank Sinatra's favorite. You can even still visit it today.

    By Sarah Lintakoon Read More
  • Chef Boyardee cans on grocery shelves

    This Canned Chef Boyardee Dinner Was A '90s Kid's Dream

    If you grew up in the '90s, you probably remember this classic cartoon-centered Chef Boyardee favorite. It was on store shelves for a shockingly short time.

    By Sarah Lintakoon Read More
  • a modern bottle of Orange Crush soda on an orange backdrop

    Orange Crush Used To Come With An Extra Ingredient

    A classic citrus-flavored soft drink, Orange Crush has been around for decades, but its formula has definitely changed over the years. Here's how.

    By Sonora Slater Read More
  • Four Roman pizzas

    This Old-School Roman Pizza Style Is One Of The Hardest To Make At Home

    With a crust that's similar to focaccia, this traditional Roman pizza is a popular street food, but it can be tricky and time-consuming to prepare at home.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones Read More
  • Scooping chocolate powder from container

    This Vintage Canned Chocolate Drink Somehow Still Exists Today, But Only In One Region

    Chocolate beverages are almost unfailingly popular in the United States, but one old-school offering left North America and can only be found elsewhere.

    By Jackson Williams Read More
  • Person sliding a sheet cake into oven

    Broiled Icing Is The Old-School Cake Topping You Need To Try

    Looking for an easy way to top a cake without fuss? Jump back in time and try out this tasty vintage cake topping: broiled icing. You'll be glad you did!

    By Emmy Schneider-Green Read More
  • Weight Watchers building

    This Vintage Weight Watchers Recipe From The '70s Is Questionable, To Say The Least

    In the 1970s, Weight Watchers released an array of purportedly low-cal recipes. This unusual one sheds some light on aspects of diet culture at the time.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones Read More
  • Packets of McDonald's French fries

    Did One Man Really Convince McDonald's To Stop Using Beef Tallow?

    McDonald's french fries used to be cooked in beef tallow, but a man adamant about heart health may have greatly influenced the chain's switch to vegetable oil.

    By Sean Pagnotti Read More
  • A grilled steak on a wooden platter.

    This Iconic Steakhouse Chain Has Been Cooking With Beef Tallow Since The '80s

    Beef tallow is one option restaurants use for frying food that's gaining in popularity, but this iconic steakhouse chain has been frying with it since the '80s.

    By Eugenia Lazaris Read More
  • Close up of the official portrait of John Adams, second president of the US

    This Classic Boozy Fall Drink Was One Of John Adams' Favorites

    U.S. Presidents are powerful world leaders, but that doesn't mean they don't enjoy a classic drink with boozy flavor, including this favorite of John Adams.

    By Molly Wilson Read More
  • An egg sandwich on a napkin

    This Old-School Egg Sandwich From 1901 Has A Sneaky Extra Ingredient

    This vintage egg sandwich recipe from the 20th century includes an unexpected ingredient that will balance out the flavors of the sandwich. Here's how.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb Read More
  • jars of Hellman's Real Mayonnaise in a store

    This Vintage Hellmann's Recipe For Cranberry 'Candles' Left Us Confused, To Say The Least

    One vintage Hellmann's recipe calls for mixing cranberry sauce with mayonnaise, among other things, to make, well, a cranberry "candle."

    By Tara Bowen Read More
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