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White Rice Is 99% Tastier When Paired With This Puerto Rican Seasoning

staff@chowhound.com (Brianna Gunter) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0000

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.

The Boomer-Beloved Frozen Staple That's Slowly Disappearing From Grocery Store Shelves

staff@chowhound.com (Betsy Parks) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

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.

Nostalgic Home Chef Makes 'Old School Lunch' Cafeteria Pizza Just Like We Ate As Kids

staff@chowhound.com (Mahalia Cooks) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0000

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.

14 Nostalgic Potato Dishes We Wish Would Make A Comeback

staff@chowhound.com (Stephanie Mee) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

If You Have Potatoes, Apples, And Onions, You Can Make A Simple German Comfort Meal

staff@chowhound.com (Tim Forster) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0000

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.

The Nearly Forgotten Boxed Mix Everyone In The '70s Used For Desserts

staff@chowhound.com (Mahalia Cooks) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Some memorable desserts from the 1970s started with a little help from a box. One particularly popular shortcut has since slipped into relative obscurity.

The Classic Boxed Mix Everyone Used For Crispy 'Fried' Pork Chops In The '70s, '80s, And '90s

staff@chowhound.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0000

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.

The All-American '70s Restaurant Chain Only Boomers Will Remember

staff@chowhound.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0000

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.

This Old-School Deli Meat Is Still In Stores — But Younger Generations Wouldn't Touch It

staff@chowhound.com (Mahalia Cooks) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:05:00 +0000

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.

The First Fast Food Fried Chicken Sandwich Launched In 1967 — And It Wasn't From KFC Or Popeyes

staff@chowhound.com (Mahalia Cooks) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:25:00 +0000

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.

10 '70s Food Trends That Need To Make A Comeback

staff@chowhound.com (Jane Godiner) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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.

The '70s Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Flavor Boomers Probably Remember For Its Bright Pink Color

staff@chowhound.com (Robert Haynes-Peterson) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0000

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.

Boomers Loved These 16 Halloween Candies (Which You Can Still Buy Today)

staff@chowhound.com (Eugenia Lazaris) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

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.

14 Classic Foods That People Ate On The Oregon Trail

staff@chowhound.com (Chris Dudley) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

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.

The Sauce That Transforms Roast Beef Sandwiches Into A Boston Delicacy

staff@chowhound.com (Amber Sutherland-Namako) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0000

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.

Not Hershey's — The Candy Most Popular Among Boomers In 2026 Has Been Around Since 1941

staff@chowhound.com (Eugenia Lazaris) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0000

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.

'Impossible Burger' Meant Something Totally Different In The '80s — And It Involved A Box Of Bisquick

staff@chowhound.com (Amanda Berkey) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Impossible burgers today involve zero meat, but back in the 1980s, the phrase involved Bisquick, plenty of meat, and a little bit of "magic."

21 Lesser-Known Comfort Foods Every Southerner Grew Up Eating

staff@chowhound.com (Hilary Wheelan Remley) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:05:00 +0000

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?

Change Up Your Grilled Cheese Game — Make It Marilyn Monroe Style

staff@chowhound.com (Claire Coit) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0000

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.

Meet White Ketchup — The 18th Century Condiment Without A Lick Of Tomato

staff@chowhound.com (Mahalia Cooks) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:55:00 +0000

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.