The Old-School Canned Vegetable Everyone Added To Casseroles In The '70s And '80s
Canned vegetables are a classic pantry staple, but back in the 1970s and 1980s, there was one old-school brand that everyone added to their casseroles.
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This Unusual 1920s Campbell's Canned Soup Flavor Contained Calves' Head Meat
Campbell's has produced many surprising soups over the years, but you might be surprised to know the backstory of one of its previous popular offerings.
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What It Was Like Using The First-Ever Slow Cooker
Though the Crock-Pot hit the market in the 1970s, slow cookers have been around since the 1950s. Here's what those early versions were like.
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The 1904 Butter Brand That Was Once Only Available At Safeway
Butter is one of the most fundamental and glorious dairy products, and this brand that used to only be found at Safeway has been churning the stuff since 1904.
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This Little-Known Midwestern Comfort Food Was Made For Cold Nights
On the chilliest of evenings, there's one comfort food in particular that those in certain parts of the Midwest crave. Here's what to know about this dish.
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America's Oldest Brownie Recipe Didn't Include These 2 Common Ingredients
The first widely-known brownie recipe is over a century old, and here's why it doesn't produce the same cake-like chocolate squares we're familiar with today.
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During WWII, Potatoes Became An Unexpected Dessert Ingredient
If you're craving a sweet treat but short on supplies, or want to step into the shoes of our grandparents and great-grandparents, try this WWII dessert swap.
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The Japanese-Inspired Dish That Takes Its Cue From American Pizza
This Japanese-inspired dish, which is inspired by American pizza, is a great example of how food can be an exciting cross-cultural conversation.
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7 Strange But Popular Meals From The '60s That You Don't Really See Anymore
It's very unlikely that you'd see any of them on tables or at get-togethers today, but in the 1960s, these creative and novel dishes were all the rage.
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America's Oldest Major Family-Owned Pasta Sauce Brand Is Still Going Strong After More Than A Century
This family-owned pasta sauce company in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is the oldest major brand of its kind, with all of its premium recipes made by family members.
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The Unique Vintage Pasta Dish Only The Bravest Home Cooks Should Try
Vintage dishes aren't always worth remembering, but this fascinating pasta meal is, if only to prove your kitchen bonafides by pulling it off.
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Make White Rice The Appalachian Way For Comfort In A Bowl
This Appalachian method for a breakfasty, desserty, snacky white rice dish is way too easy not to try it. And you probably have everything on hand.
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The Kansas City Gas Station Known For Its Iconic Burnt Ends
Here's how a Kansas City gas station became a BBQ legend that is as beloved for its barbecue (especially its burnt ends) as it is for its charming atmosphere.
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Called 'Texas Tartare,' This Town Turns Raw Ground Beef Into A Delicacy
Beef tartare is a classic, high-end dish, but this Texas town does things a little differently, and it's been doing it for hundreds of years.
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These Were The Most Popular Beer Brands In The 1960s
Some of the most popular beer brands of the '60s were emblematic of a different era, defined by catchy jingles, aluminum pull-tabs, and backyard leisure.
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9 Old-School Pie Flavors That Are Slowly Being Forgotten
Not only do the following nine pies have stories to tell, but they also happen to be just really good pies. Don't let them be lost to history.
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The World's Blueberry Capital Is Tucked Away In Rural Southern New Jersey
Few things satisfy a summertime fruit craving like fresh blueberries. Just ask the residents of the world’s blueberry capital in southern New Jersey.
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How 10 Old Hollywood Celebrities Preferred To Order Their Steaks
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars had particular steak orders, and the ways that these celebrities liked to eat their steak were anything but boring.
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What Guests Actually Ate At Queen Elizabeth II's Wedding Dinner
When Queen Elizabeth II got married, guests were treated to a royal feast. Here's what we know about the tasty foods those celebrating supped on.
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The Japanese Condiment That's Blown American Mayo Out Of The Water Since 1925
American mayonnaise inspired one Japanese visitor to introduce a similar condiment to his home country, and that version is better than ours according to many.
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10 Kitchen Appliances From The '70s That Deserve A Revival
From fondue parties to Jell-O molds, fun stuff was happening with food in the 1970s. That includes nifty appliances, some of which we want to make a comeback.
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Everyone Had This Fridge Accessory In The '90s, But Appliance Makers Want It Gone For Good
Refrigerators are a dominant part of our kitchens, so it makes sense to personalize them. However, fridge makers would like this '90s accessory to die out.
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The Nostalgic 3-Ingredient Ground Beef Dinner That Never Goes Out Of Style
Simple ground beef dinners always seem to hit the spot, and that's always been especially true of this nostalgic classic. Make it your own, or keep it simple.
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The Gold Rush-Era Ingredients That Will Transform Your Morning Omelet
A good omelet is hard to beat when it comes to breakfast dishes, so maybe just upgrade the omelet you have into this Gold Rush-era dish.
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'Soup Mates': The Retro Art Of Combining Canned Soups For More Creative Flavors
Soup Mates is a vintage Campbell's Soup marketing campaign you can still use today to whip up dreamy flavors you've never had before in just a few minutes.
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Corned Beef And Cabbage Isn't An Irish Dinner — It Actually Originated In This American City
Beef was too expensive in Ireland to be part of ordinary people's diets. But things were different in America, as Irish immigrants happily discovered.
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The Hershey's Canned Treat Fans Wish Would Return
This bottled Hershey's product used to come in a can, and many fans long for the days of church-key openers and Hershey brownies that taste just like grandma's.
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