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These Sweet Onions Are Only Grown In One US State

staff@chowhound.com (Jennifer Magid) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:55:00 +0000

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.

This Vegetable Was Once A Status Symbol On Victorian-Era Dinner Tables

staff@chowhound.com (Tim Forster) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0000

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.

The Once Popular Refrigerator Feature Younger Home Cooks May Never See

staff@chowhound.com (Amber Sutherland-Namako) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0000

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.

How The US Food Pyramid Has Changed Since The '90s

staff@chowhound.com (Tim Forster) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

The Powerhouse Ingredient Ancient Egyptians Used For Making Cake Is Loaded With Healthy Fats And Antioxidants

staff@chowhound.com (Craig Mattson) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Ancient foods aren't always off the menu. This powerhouse, stunningly nutrient-rich ingredient used in ancient Egypt is waiting for you today.

Here's What The World's First KitchenAid Mixer Looked Like In 1919

staff@chowhound.com (Brianna Gunter) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0000

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.

Here's What It Was Like To Eat At Dunkin' In The '80s

staff@chowhound.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0000

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.

The Old-School Cooking Method Utilized By Pirates

staff@chowhound.com (Audrey Farnsworth) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0000

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.

Why McDonald's Invented The McRib In The First Place

staff@chowhound.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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.

How This Iconic '90s Jingle Made Baby Back Ribs A Cultural Staple

staff@chowhound.com (Hilary Wheelan Remley) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

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.

The Classic Snack Cowboys Ate On The Trail That You Can Still Buy Today

staff@chowhound.com (Ryan Zanoni) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0000

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.

This Vegetable Was Once Referred To As The 'Mad Apple' In The Renaissance — Here's Why

staff@chowhound.com (Eugenia Lazaris) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0000

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.

The 9 Biggest Fruit Recalls In US History

staff@chowhound.com (Jon Dempsey) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000

From cantaloupes to peaches to grapes, fruit has been one of the biggest culprits for agricultural recalls and outbreaks in American history.

7 Modern Foods That Were Old-School Pantry Must-Haves

staff@chowhound.com (Amanda Berkey) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0000

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.

Almost Every Stove Had This Built-In Feature For Soup In The '30s. Now You Never See It

staff@chowhound.com (Brianna Gunter) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0000

Nearly each stove in the 1930s had this now obsolete feature designed to handle soups. Learn about this forgotten piece of kitchenware history.

The Civil War Steak Dish Invented By A Doctor As Military Medicine

staff@chowhound.com (Robert Bruce) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:25:00 +0000

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.

What It Was Like To Eat At KFC In The '80s

staff@chowhound.com (Amanda Berkey) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0000

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.

7 Forgotten Things Found In '80s Kitchens

staff@chowhound.com (Jon Dempsey) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Step inside a 1980s kitchen and revisit the appliances, decor, cookware, appliances, and countertop essentials that defined the decade's distinctive style.

Not McCormick — America's Oldest Spice Brand Has Been Bottling Blends Since 1867

staff@chowhound.com (Julia Mullaney) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0000

If you thought McCormick was the oldest name in American spices, you might be surprised to learn about this vintage specialty seasonings brand.

This Canned Soup Is Your Secret To Flavor-Rich, 1950s-Style Sloppy Joes

staff@chowhound.com (Amanda Berkey) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Sloppy Joes make for a satisfying meal, and you can easily upgrade the vintage American sandwiches simply by adding this classic canned soup.