The Vintage Fried Chicken Chain From Iowa That Could Have Been As Big As KFC
KFC used to compete with another fried chicken chain, but the vintage fast food spot is no longer open today. Here's why it went out of business.
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10 Defunct '90s Restaurant Chains That Should Have Stuck Around Longer
A lot of things marked the '90s, including a handful of unique but now shut-down restaurants people miss. Here's a list of the ones we wish were still around.
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Fans Of Bold Flavors Need This Caribbean Seasoning In Their Arsenal
Spicing up your food routine in new ways is a must, and there's no better way to do that than to employ new spice blends, such as this one from the Caribbean.
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13 Mexican Desserts Everyone Should Try At Least Once
From churros to chocoflan, Mexican desserts are irresistibly sweet and delicious. Everyone should try these iconic desserts from Mexico at least once.
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The Salty Southern Gas Station Snack That Was Once A Survival Food
In the American South, a popular and humble roadside snack has a long history as a high-protein survival food for the hungry.
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Paloma Vs Margarita: What's The Difference Between These Tequila Cocktails?
Tequila is the key ingredient in two ultra-tasty cocktails: The margarita and the paloma. Here are the differences between the two so you know which to order.
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Your Shaved Ice Needs One Thing To Take It Over The Top, And It's Not Syrup
Shaved ice is a classic summer treat, but if you stop after topping your ice with just syrup, you're totally missing out. Here's what to add.
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13 Old-School Sandwiches We're Happy To Leave In The Past
While iconic classics like ham and egg salad sandwiches date back a while, other old school sandwiches that haven't stayed nearly as relevant over the years.
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What Does Ferrero Rocher Actually Mean? How The Iconic Chocolate Brand Got Its Name
The Ferrero Rocher name is certainly iconic, but there's actually a long history behind what exactly inspired the beloved chocolate brand's name.
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The Devastating Fate Of McDonald's Floating Restaurant, The McBarge
McDonald's has its fair share of interesting restaurants, but few are as fascinating, or as devastating, as McDonald's' legendary floating McBarge.
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12 Old School Bubble Gums With Flavors You Won't Believe Existed
People have been chewing on some form of gum for thousands of years now, and over those centuries, many unique, old-school bubble gum flavors have emerged.
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Why Old School Lunch Boxes Were Once Made Of Metal
Back in the day, people would haul their lunches around in metal boxes. Turns out, there were several good reasons for making lunch boxes out of metal.
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How Quaker Oat's 1886 Marketing Strategy Rocked The Food World
Quaker has been around for more than a century, and in that time it has created some major waves, including with its 1886 marketing strategy.
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15 British Candies You Need To Try At Least Once
Try these classic British candies on your visit to Britain — from Flakes and Aeros to wine gums and chocolate oranges.
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Here's Yet Another Vintage Fast Food Chain With A Mascot Straight Out Of Our Nightmares
There are plenty of vintage fast food chains out there that have been forgotten about. But this chain's spooky mascot is downright unforgettable. Here's why.
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The Italian Chocolate That Beats Nutella At The Hazelnut Game
Nutella is a nearly unbeatable combination of chocolate and hazelnuts, but the spread drew inspiration from an Italian chocolate that's even better.
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How The Southern Pig Pickin Cake Got Its Quirky Name
Pig Pickin Cake is one of the South's most uniquely-named sweet treats, but where did the name of this pork-free dessert actually come from?
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7 Potato Chip Flavors That Were Introduced In The '70s
It's hard to imagine a time when there weren't dozens of potato chip flavors to choose from. The age of disco was a pioneering time for chip flavor expansion.
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The Long-Standing Southern Tradition Of The Groom's Wedding Cake
In the American South, you can often find two beautiful cakes at a classic wedding: the stately white wedding cake and a personalized groom's cake.
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12 Restaurants Beloved By Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor is perhaps renowned for her acting roles in Hollywood, but she was also a foodie. Here are her 12 most beloved restaurants around the globe.
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The Elegant Coffee You Can Make At Home That Feels Like It's From A Cafe
There's one elegant but easy to make Viennese coffee that will taste just like it's been made at a fancy coffeehouse. Here's how to whip one up.
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The Defunct Vintage Fast Food Joint That Used To Sell 10 Burgers For A Dollar
In the Jacksonville metro area of Florida, a retro hamburger joint gained local fame and love for selling over 10 hamburgers for a single dollar.
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Why McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Only Comes With A Half-Slice Of Cheese
Many McDonald's items have fascinating histories, but few are as interesting as the Filet-O-Fish. This includes the reason it comes with a half-slice of cheese.
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Why You Can't Mix Flavors At Penn State's Campus Creamery (Unless You're President Bill Clinton)
Berkey Creamery has become a pillar of Penn State's campus, and the ice cream purveyor is very strict about not mixing its flavors (with one exception).
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12 Vintage Dessert Fads We Think Deserve A Comeback
These vintage dessert fads used to be all the rage, and we think they deserve a comeback, from layered treats to whimsical desserts to pineapple sweets.
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Wait, Are Fruity Pebbles Actually Different Flavors?
Popular cereal brand Fruity Pebbles has a signature taste that can be hard to pin down. Do all of those pebbles actually taste differently?
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Martha Washington's Old-School Cake Required 40 Eggs And A Shocking Amount Of Butter
Over Christmas, Martha Washington served what was known at the time as a great cake, a type of fruit cake that called for 40 eggs. Find out what else was in it.
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