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  • plate of chicken tenders with sauces and fries

    Arkansas' Popular Fast Food Chicken Chain That Got Its Start In A Garage

    It's a familiar story, working on an idea out of a garage. You usually hear it from tech startups, but this time it covers an Arkansas fast food chicken chain.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 3 months ago Read More
  • A close-up of a glass of pink soda

    The Sweet Origins Of Cincinnati's Iconic Nectar Soda

    The next time you find yourself in Cincinnati, Ohio, be sure to try the city's iconic nectar soda. This sweet, pink drink has quite interesting origins, too!

    By Eugenia Lazaris 3 months ago Read More
  • photo showing three plates, one with oysters, ice cubes, and lemon quarters; one with lobster tails; and one with chicken wings and a container of sauce

    8 Foods That Were Once Seen As Cheap But Now Cost A Small Fortune

    Some foods we think of as luxuries nowadays didn't always used to be. In fact, these foods used to be considered pretty cheap if you can believe it.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 3 months ago Read More
  • close up of pile of oysters

    The Creamy Oyster Dish That's Nearly Forgotten But Deserves A Comeback

    Oysters aren't for everyone, especially when they're served raw. As an alternative to slurping them down this way, try this forgotten, creamy dish.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 3 months ago Read More
  • black and white photo of Elvis Presley playing guitar

    Elvis Loved These Donuts So Much, It Was The Only Commercial Endorsement He Ever Did

    Elvis Presley had many habits, but officially endorsing any commercial product wasn't one of them. Only, these donuts are so good, he gave the chain one anyway.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 3 months ago Read More
  • A variety of donuts on a plate

    The Old School Potato Donut Chain Very Few People Still Get To Enjoy Now

    If you've never had a potato donut, you're seriously missing out. These unexpected treats might be hard to find, but they're well worth the search.

    By Ashlen Wilder 3 months ago Read More
  • People's hands reach for various snacks in bowls.

    If You're Missing The Old School Pizza Spins Here's How You Can Get Your Fix

    There will always be discontinued products we have fond memories of, and that we try to find replacements for. If you remember Pizza Spins, try these chips.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 3 months ago Read More
  • Julia Child with crème caramel, chocolate mousse and baba au rhum

    10 Of Julia Child's Favorite Desserts

    One of the most influential culinary figures in America, Julia Child had a sweet tooth. We list her favorites from baba au rhum to berry clafoutis.

    By Monika Sudakov 3 months ago Read More
  • A TV dinner with Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, corn, and apples

    Kids Today Would Love This 1970s TV Dinner Sensation

    TV dinners might be a thing of the past, but there was one adventurous TV meal from the '70s that would definitely be popular today if it was still around.

    By Tara Bowen 3 months ago Read More
  • Caramel and cheddar popcorn mix in a bowl

    The Most Famous Popcorn Company In Chicago That Everyone Needs To Try At Least Once

    Whether you're a Midwest local or a tourist walking through the Windy City, this Chicago-born popcorn company is one that everyone has to try at least once.

    By Jolee Sullivan 3 months ago Read More
  • Young Frank Sinatra smiles in front of a red background

    Frank Sinatra's Go-To Pumpkin Pie Tasted Different From Yours. Here's Why

    Nancy Sinatra loved making her husband, music star Frank Sinatra, his go-to pumpkin pie. But her recipe tasted much different than today's average pie.

    By Demi Phillips 3 months ago Read More
  • Assorted flavors of donuts

    The Official State Donut Of Louisiana Isn't Technically A Donut

    Louisiana is full to bursting with delicious, iconic foods, but few are as iconic as its official state donut. Although, technically, it isn't a donut at all.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 3 months ago Read More
  • Aldi aisle with people walking down it

    10 Of The Worst Aldi Recalls In The Chain's History

    Informed consumers tend to be healthier consumers. As such, we've assembled 10 of the worst recalls in Aldi history, so you can keep your stomach on its toes.

    By S. Preston Duncan 3 months ago Read More
  • Woman serving pasta

    7 Old-School Pasta Dishes You Don't Really See Anymore

    Americans have innovated classic Italian dishes to such an extent they've become unrecognizable from their origins, and the originals are now hard to come by.

    By Tysen Ling 3 months ago Read More
  • Steaming cup of coffee surrounded by coffee beans

    How Coffee Became A Meal During The Great Depression

    While most people may not think of coffee as a base for a filling meal, it became an important staple during the era of the Great Depression.

    By Sean Pagnotti 3 months ago Read More
  • A McDonald's McStuffins, McSpaghetti, and McPizza

    10 Scrapped McDonald's Menu Items That Never Gained Popularity With Customers

    Over the years there have been many experimental items that have found a permanent home on the menu at McDonald's, and others that are better off forgotten.

    By Stephanie Mee 3 months ago Read More
  • Bottles of Patio Diet Cola, Like soda, and Teem soda

    9 Sodas That Were Popular In The '60s

    Some sodas have stood the test of time, but that can't be said for everything that was popular in the '60s. Here are 9 that didn't make it to the modern era.

    By Monika Sudakov 3 months ago Read More
  • three ceramic Blue Willow cups

    The Thrifty China Trend That Became Popular In The Great Depression

    This vintage China design skyrocketed to popularity during the Great Depression, and it's still immensely popular -- and affordable -- today.

    By Tara Bowen 3 months ago Read More
  • Composite photo showing Mike Jack with Carolina Reaper chilis on the left, the Guinness World Record seal in the middle, and Don Gorske lounging on a pile of Big Macs on the right

    10 Guinness World Records That Took Food To Ridiculous Extremes

    The Guinness World Records is known for its daring competitors who push bizarre antics to the limit. These food-based records are some of the most extreme.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 3 months ago Read More
  • A smiling Adam Richman looking to the side, wearing a newspaper boy hat

    Adam Richman Loves His Favorite Pizza For More Than Just Its Taste

    Adam Richman, best known for hosting "Man v. Food," loves a good slice of pizza. But what makes his go-to slice so special? Here's what we know.

    By Macy Sandel 4 months ago Read More
  • A photo of James Dean behind plates of spaghetti and meatballs, meatloaf, and chili

    10 Foods James Dean Loved

    Hollywood icon James Dean has been the focus of myths since his tragic early death. But, when it came to food, the OG rebel liked to keep things down to earth.

    By Stephanie Mee 4 months ago Read More
  • actor John Wayne dressed as a cowboy

    John Wayne's 'Peppered Cowboy Steaks' Are As Iconic As They Are Tasty

    John Wayne is just as much a myth and legend as he is a man, but even legends gotta eat. When Wayne was hungry, he'd grill up this favorite steak of his.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 4 months ago Read More
  • elvis presley performing onstage

    The Meal Elvis Once Devoured Every Day For 6 Months Straight According To His Wife

    Elvis Presley was truly the King amongst men, and that came with having a kingly appetite. He had this dinner every night for six months to appease his hunger.

    By Marco Sumayao 4 months ago Read More
  • A grocery display of various flavors of Jell-O.

    The Old School Sparkling Jell-O That Everyone Forgot

    Did you know that Jell-O used to sell a sparkling version of its original mix? You can even replicate the texture yourself by making it at home.

    By Andy Hume 4 months ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Marilyn Monroe

    Marilyn Monroe's Nearly Nightly Steak Routine

    Marilyn Monroe was a big fan of steak dinners, and she prepared them herself in her hotel room; here's everything she did for her dinnertime routine.

    By Amanda Berkey 4 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of Doritos chips

    How Disneyland Played A Part In The Invention Of Doritos

    Despite the fact that Doritos chips are now a grocery store staple and a classic snack, its origins actually lead back to a restaurant in Disneyland.

    By Craig Mattson 4 months ago Read More
  • Icelandic chocolate licorice bar on a wooden table

    The Popular Icelandic Chocolate Filling That Weirdly Works

    There are plenty of different candy fillings that pair well with chocolate. But the filling that's used in Icelandic chocolate might surprise you. Here's why.

    By Jaime Jacques 4 months ago Read More
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