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  • Chocolate bar disappearing into liquid chocolate

    7 Discontinued Chocolate Bars We Wish We Could Try

    From beloved classics to nostalgic favorites, these discontinued chocolate bars are the sweet treats that disappeared but we wish they would make a comeback.

    By Elaine Todd 2 days ago Read More
  • numerous bottles of ketchup

    The World's First Ketchup Didn't Start With Tomatoes

    Ketchup hasn't always been a tomato-based sauce. In fact, the origins of this condiment trace back to at least 300 B.C. when it was made much differently.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 2 days ago Read More
  • Various flavors of Ben & Jerry's stacked in a freezer.

    Not Cherry Garcia Or Cookie Dough: This Is The Bestselling Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Flavor

    Ben & Jerry's has a wide world of flavors, but the fans have spoken. This sweet and chocolaty ice cream is a combination of two other beloved flavors.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 2 days ago Read More
  • Stacked breadsticks

    You Won't Find These Traditional Italian Breadsticks At Olive Garden

    No one's saying Olive Garden breadsticks aren't awesome, but these traditional Italian breadsticks are worth your time too — and they're totally different.

    By Jenna Rapsis 3 days ago Read More
  • Hand grabbing fry from McDonald's meal.

    The Long-Gone McDonald's Brownies We'd Travel Back To The 2000s For

    McDonald's was onto something when it made this warm chocolate dessert. While the discontinued menu item had a limited run, fans haven't forgotten its flavor.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 3 days ago Read More
  • Hot dogs cooking on a grill during a summer cookout

    For Unforgettable Hot Dogs, Make Them West Virginia Style (They're A Must-Try Appalachian Delicacy)

    Hot dog fans looking for a fresh way to enjoy your meal, take inspiration from an Appalachian delicacy and try a West Virginia-style hot dog.

    By JC Gonzalez 4 days ago Read More
  • A pot over a campfire with a cowboy standing nearby.

    This Classic Cowboy Dessert Uses Just 4 Ingredients You Probably Already Have

    In the 1800s, cowboys ate their fair share of beans, biscuits, and dried meats, but some also enjoyed this dessert that was easy to prepare on the trail.

    By Tim Forster 4 days ago Read More
  • Spaghetti and sauce in a bowl with a fork lifting some noodles

    This Budget Pizza Chain Sold Giant Pasta Buckets In The '90s — We Wish It Would Bring Them Back

    In the 1990s, one pizza chain possessed the sheer boldness to finally sell pasta in a container that resonated with many Americans, and it's due for a comeback.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 4 days ago Read More
  • A baked ham with pineapple and cherries in a baking pan

    10 Old-School Pork Dishes Boomers Will Remember Fondly

    If you or a loved one were born between 1946 and 1964, there's a chance that you'll remember at least one of these dishes gracing your dinner table.

    By Stephanie Mee 5 days ago Read More
  • Open fridge full of fresh food

    9 Foods That Americans Ate Before Refrigerators Were Common

    When refrigerators weren't around much yet, here are the foods that people in the United States would commonly turn to because they spoiled less quickly.

    By Elaine Todd 6 days ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of a woman using ration stamps during a grocery store purchase.

    1940s Day In The Life: What It Was Like To Eat Rations During WWII

    During World War II, groceries and other household staple ingredients were rationed. Here's what that meant life was like for everyday Americans.

    By Amanda Berkey 6 days ago Read More
  • Vintage black-and-white image of a person in a kitchen preparing a meal

    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.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 9 days ago Read More
  • Mock turtle soup in a crock pot on a table.

    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.

    By Abbe Lewis 10 days ago Read More
  • Chicken soup inside a slow cooker with a spoon inside for serving.

    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.

    By JC Gonzalez 10 days ago Read More
  • Two men milking cows in the early 1900s

    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.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 11 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of booyah stew on a table

    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.

    By Tim Forster 11 days ago Read More
  • Brownies stacked and tied with twine in front of more brownies in a cooling rack.

    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.

    By Amanda Berkey 11 days ago Read More
  • Two British young women wearing aprons in a kitchen.

    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.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 11 days ago Read More
  • A piece of pizza toast on a plate with two-pronged fork and a bottle of hot sauce in the background

    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.

    By Tim Forster 12 days ago Read More
  • A vintage Jell-O salad sits on a plate and is garnished by a pinneapple ring

    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.

    By Jane Godiner 13 days ago Read More
  • Pasta sauce being stirred in a pan with a wood spoon.

    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.

    By Brianna Gunter 13 days ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of a woman eating spaghetti and reading a cookbook

    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.

    By Abbe Lewis 13 days ago Read More
  • White rice in a pot

    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.

    By Jenna Rapsis 14 days ago Read More
  • Burnt ends plate from Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

    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.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 16 days ago Read More
  • Parisa with saltine crackers

    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.

    By Julia Mullaney 17 days ago Read More
  • Black & white image of people laughing and drinking beer at a bar

    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.

    By Jon Dempsey 19 days ago Read More
  • Assortment of pies and pie ingredients on a dark wooden table

    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.

    By Chris Dudley 19 days ago Read More
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