Chowhound - The Site for Food Nerds: Cooking Tips, Culinary How-To's, & More.

6 Ways Walmart Was Different For Boomers Back In The Day

staff@chowhound.com (Suzanne S. Wiley) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Grabbing groceries from a nearby Walmart may seem like a pretty ubiquitous experience, but for older generations, the shopping excursion looked very different.

'90s Kids Will Probably Remember This Classic Nestlé Treat, But It's Not Nearly As Fun As It Used To Be

staff@chowhound.com (Hilary Wheelan Remley) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Some products don't stick around and instead, we wax nostalgic about days gone by. This particular candy treat is one folks may remember fondly.

10 Cooking Trends That Defined The 1960s

staff@chowhound.com (Alex Springer) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0000

These popular food trends of the 1960s reflected changing lifestyles, convenience, and cultural influences that helped shape the decade's cuisine.

The TikTok Food Trend So Bizarre The FDA Had To Get Involved

staff@chowhound.com (Audrey Farnsworth) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:35:00 +0000

TikTok is a haven of food hacks ranging from helpful to weird to downright dangerous. One trend involving meat and cough medicine was enough to shake the FDA.

6 Baking Tips Boomers Used

staff@chowhound.com (Tysen Ling) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Baby boomers baked in the kitchen a lot differently than most of us do today. From homemade buttermilk to baking in cast-iron, these are boomer baking tips.

The True Origins Of Texas-Style BBQ And What Makes It Taste So Good

staff@chowhound.com (Craig Mattson) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000

Ever wondered how Texas-style barbecue came about? Here's the history behind the popular BBQ (and why all the styles of Texas BBQ taste amazing).

What Al Capone Served At His Neighborhood Soup Kitchen During The Great Depression

staff@chowhound.com (Macy Sandel) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The Great Depression was a terrible time in history, but a surprising figure had the backs of the downtrodden: Al Capone, who started a soup kitchen in Chicago.

The Beatles-Themed Pizza Spot In Japan Serving Traditional Neapolitan-Style Pies

staff@chowhound.com (Jennifer M. McNeill) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Fans of the Beatles and rounds of dough baked with cheese and other toppings will want to know about this singularly focused restaurant in Japan.

America's Largest Family-Owned Retail Coffee Brand Has Southern Roots Dating Back A Century

staff@chowhound.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0000

You may have seen this coffee in your local grocery store, but do you know the 100-year history behind America's largest family-owned retail brand?

The Family Behind Cracker Barrel's Sausage Has Been Making It The Same Way Since 1932

staff@chowhound.com (Craig Mattson) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Part of the reason Cracker Barrel's breakfast samplers and hash brown casseroles are so good is because of the sausage. Here's where it's sourced.

Anthony Bourdain Called This Television Food Scene Both 'Absolutely Perfect' And 'Disturbing'

staff@chowhound.com (Betsy Parks) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Anthony Bourdain loved this scene from a hit horror-thriller TV show for its use of food, and the fact that it was well done was no accident.

The 1940s Buffet Chain Boomers Will Remember (And Why It Disappeared For Good)

staff@chowhound.com (Amara Michelle) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Many boomers have fond memories of this classic buffet chain that got start in the American West in the 1940s. Its last location closed for good in 2021.

Olive Garden's Unlimited Breadsticks Policy Was Basically Invented By Mistake

staff@chowhound.com (Jennifer M. McNeill) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0000

Olive Garden has become something of a legend for its policy of bottomless breadsticks. But just how did this concept begin, and who came up with the idea?

John Wayne Frequented This Steakhouse Known For Its Juicy Prime Rib And Giant Steaks

staff@chowhound.com (Amara Michelle) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000

John Wayne, the Western icon, was known to enjoy a good steak. Discover one of John Wayne's favorite steakhouses, which is still in business today.

Whatever Happened To The Midwestern Beer Brand Stag?

staff@chowhound.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered what happened to Stag beer? Here's what you should know about this unique brand of suds from the Midwestern United States.

Will Ina Garten Grace The World With Her Own Restaurant Someday?

staff@chowhound.com (Ryan Zanoni) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0000

Many home cooks would surely jump at the chance to dine at a Barefoot Contessa restaurant. Here's what Ina Garten has to say about the possibility.

Why You Hardly Find This Campbell's Soup Flavor On Shelves Anymore

staff@chowhound.com (Audrey Farnsworth) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0000

While Campbell's makes all kinds of soups for a variety of palates, there's one that seems to have disappeared from grocery store shelves. Here's what to know.

The Time Colonel Sanders Didn't Hold Back About KFC's Food And Got Sued For It

staff@chowhound.com (Tim Forster) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Despite still being the spokesperson for the company he founded, Colonel Sanders was critical of the food long after he sold the business, and it got him sued.

The Great Depression Era Dessert That's Still Wildly Popular Today

staff@chowhound.com (Jennifer M. McNeill) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Some old-school desserts have faded into obscurity with time. But this one, which was born out of necessity, is still just as popular today.

The Person To Blame For Franklin D. Roosevelt's Flavorless White House Cuisine

staff@chowhound.com (Amara Michelle) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0000

For the years Franklin D. Roosevelt was in the White House, the kitchen was notorious for churning out less-than-stellar dishes popular during the Depression.