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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Old-School Cooking Method Utilized By Pirates
Pirates in the Caribbean region famously used this method to cook meat. It might look familiar thanks to its similarity to a popular modern-day cooking method.
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Why McDonald's Invented The McRib In The First Place
McDonald's has had many fascinating menu items over the years, but few as enduringly mysterious as the McRib. Here's why it was invented.
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How This Iconic '90s Jingle Made Baby Back Ribs A Cultural Staple
Chili's baby back ribs jingle is perhaps one of the most famous TV jingles of the '90s, and even beyond. Here's how it rose to the top of the zeitgeist.
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The Classic Snack Cowboys Ate On The Trail That You Can Still Buy Today
Cowboys needed food that was easy to store and carry, and which would last long on the road. This meaty snack fit the bill, and it's popular even today.
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This Vegetable Was Once Referred To As The 'Mad Apple' In The Renaissance — Here's Why
In the Renaissance, this vegetable used to be referred to as the "mad apple." Here's why this now-popular ingredient had such an unflattering name.
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The 9 Biggest Fruit Recalls In US History
From cantaloupes to peaches to grapes, fruit has been one of the biggest culprits for agricultural recalls and outbreaks in American history.
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7 Modern Foods That Were Old-School Pantry Must-Haves
These food items are sold and stored very differently now, either in boxes or plastic packaging, or kept in the refrigerator. However, they once came canned.
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Almost Every Stove Had This Built-In Feature For Soup In The '30s. Now You Never See It
Nearly each stove in the 1930s had this now obsolete feature designed to handle soups. Learn about this forgotten piece of kitchenware history.
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The Civil War Steak Dish Invented By A Doctor As Military Medicine
You may not think of this dish as medicine anymore, but it's original recipe was created as an easy to digest meal for Civil War soldiers with upset stomachs.
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What It Was Like To Eat At KFC In The '80s
From fried chicken buffets to discontinued menu favorites, here’s what made eating at KFC in the '80s a very different experience than it is today.
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7 Forgotten Things Found In '80s Kitchens
Step inside a 1980s kitchen and revisit the appliances, decor, cookware, appliances, and countertop essentials that defined the decade's distinctive style.
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Not McCormick — America's Oldest Spice Brand Has Been Bottling Blends Since 1867
If you thought McCormick was the oldest name in American spices, you might be surprised to learn about this vintage specialty seasonings brand.
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