With Jell-O And Chocolate, You Have The Start Of A Candy Boomers Love
If you remember this classic old-school jelly candy from your childhood, you can easily make it at home. All you need are a few simple ingredients.
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The Discontinued Frozen Pizza Brand That Traces Back To A '30s Chicago Family Restaurant
This frozen pizza brand was discontinued earlier this year, but before that, the family behind the brand operated a Chicago restaurant. Here's a brief history.
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White Rice Is 99% Tastier When Paired With This Puerto Rican Seasoning
A bowl of white rice is a solid foundation but it's not exactly flavorful. You can make the pantry staple much tastier with this Puerto Rican seasoning.
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The Boomer-Beloved Frozen Staple That's Slowly Disappearing From Grocery Store Shelves
This frozen item was invented in the 1940s and quickly became a household staple. Major companies have stopped making it now, and it's fast becoming obsolete.
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Nostalgic Home Chef Makes 'Old School Lunch' Cafeteria Pizza Just Like We Ate As Kids
Cafeteria food isn't always good, but when it is, it's better than it has any right to be. That includes cafeteria pizza, which this chef recreates with aplomb.
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14 Nostalgic Potato Dishes We Wish Would Make A Comeback
From cheesy casseroles and fancy sides to sweet and easy desserts, these old-school potato dishes deserve another chance to shine on today's dinner tables.
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If You Have Potatoes, Apples, And Onions, You Can Make A Simple German Comfort Meal
This warm, cozy German dish is easy to whip up with just a few affordable ingredients that you might already have on hand in your kitchen. Here's how.
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The Nearly Forgotten Boxed Mix Everyone In The '70s Used For Desserts
Some memorable desserts from the 1970s started with a little help from a box. One particularly popular shortcut has since slipped into relative obscurity.
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The Classic Boxed Mix Everyone Used For Crispy 'Fried' Pork Chops In The '70s, '80s, And '90s
Making fried pork chops had never been easier once this classic boxed mix hit the markets. It was popular in the 1970s and it remains popular today.
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The All-American '70s Restaurant Chain Only Boomers Will Remember
Back in the 1970s, boomers had access to this all-American restaurant chain which only they will remember since it was quickly put to the side.
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This Old-School Deli Meat Is Still In Stores — But Younger Generations Wouldn't Touch It
There are many ingredients which have fallen by the wayside over the years, including this old-school deli meat which younger generations won't touch.
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The First Fast Food Fried Chicken Sandwich Launched In 1967 — And It Wasn't From KFC Or Popeyes
Although the fried chicken sandwiches from KFC and Popeyes have grown popular, this fast food chain has been serving them since 1967. Here's how it all began.
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10 '70s Food Trends That Need To Make A Comeback
These nostalgic food trends from the 1970s deserve another chance, and we're making the case for bringing these retro favorites back to the table.
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The '70s Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Flavor Boomers Probably Remember For Its Bright Pink Color
Baskin-Robbins fans of a certain age recall with fondness a certain ice cream with a vibrant color and sugary-sweet taste. Sadly, it's difficult to find today.
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Boomers Loved These 16 Halloween Candies (Which You Can Still Buy Today)
Boomers were the first U.S. generation to grow up with trick-or-treating as we know it today, and many of the candy they enjoyed then is still around.
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10 Discontinued Little Debbie Snacks We Miss Terribly
Little Debbie snack cakes are a mainstay in lunchboxes and pantries, but sadly, some of our favorites are no longer available. Here are some we still crave.
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14 Classic Foods That People Ate On The Oregon Trail
From hardtack to bacon and wild game, we interviewed an expert to learn all about the diet of the explorers who ventured out on the Oregon Trail.
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The Sauce That Transforms Roast Beef Sandwiches Into A Boston Delicacy
Roast beef sandwiches are tried-and-true classics, and with this sauce, they become true Boston classics to boot. Give it a shot next time you have a craving.
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Not Hershey's — The Candy Most Popular Among Boomers In 2026 Has Been Around Since 1941
The most popular candy brand among baby boomers in 2026 might surprise you. Here are a few reasons why boomers seem to be gravitating towards this candy.
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'Impossible Burger' Meant Something Totally Different In The '80s — And It Involved A Box Of Bisquick
Impossible burgers today involve zero meat, but back in the 1980s, the phrase involved Bisquick, plenty of meat, and a little bit of "magic."
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21 Lesser-Known Comfort Foods Every Southerner Grew Up Eating
Food in the South is an experience, and none moreso than foods that fall into the comfort food category. You've had fried chicken, but have you had these foods?
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Change Up Your Grilled Cheese Game — Make It Marilyn Monroe Style
Marilyn Monroe had a very particular grilled cheese order, but she was definitely onto something. Here's what you'll need to make it yourself at home.
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Meet White Ketchup — The 18th Century Condiment Without A Lick Of Tomato
You may have heard before that ketchup didn't always look or taste like the version we're used to, however, we bet you weren't picturing this.
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Only One US State Claims Chocolate Ice Cream As Its Most Ordered Flavor
Many popular ice cream flavors have a little chocolate somewhere in the recipe, but this hot and sunny state keeps cool by staying loyal to the classic.
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13 Mall Food Court Restaurants Everyone Loved In The '80s
If you were at one of the massive shopping centers in the 1980s, there's a good chance you visited the food court and hit up one of these spots.
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How Culver's Co-Founder Got The Idea For Its Iconic ButterBurger Buns
Fans of Culver's know both the ButterBurgers and buns are iconic. The inspiration behind buttering the top bun came from a very important family member.
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The Nostalgic '50s Lunch That Starts With Canned Tuna And Hot Dog Buns
This nostalgic 1950s school lunch combines canned tuna and hot dog buns with a handful of familiar pantry staples for an unusual retro sandwich.
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