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  • Whole pizza with fresh mozzarella and basil leaves on wood board.

    Does This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Painting Show Pizza's Ancestor?

    Culinary archaeological finds are exciting, and an ancient fresco recently uncovered in Pompeii just might show us the possible roots of pizza.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 21 days ago Read More
  • Kirkland Frozen Lasagna in Costco

    The 1980s Brand Behind Costco's Kirkland Frozen Lasagna

    Costco products quickly generate devoted followings. One product, the frozen lasagna, has had a following since the '80s when this brand started making them.

    By Greta Pano 21 days ago Read More
  • Bagels on display at an Einstein Bros. Bagels.

    The Once-Popular Restaurant Chain That Founded Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Fans of Einstein Bros. Bagels might not realize that the prolific bagel chain was actually started by a different restaurant company. Here's what to know.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 22 days ago Read More
  • A ladle pouring eggnog into a cup

    The Old-School Holiday Pie That Took Eggnog To The Next Level

    Celebrate the season with eggnog pie, a mid-century dessert that turns your favorite festive drink into a creamy, custardy, spiced holiday treat.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 22 days ago Read More
  • Two people in the kitchen cracking eggs and whisking ingredients in a clear bowl

    10 Old-School Cookie Flavors Your Grandma Grew Up On

    Dig into the archives with us to find some of the more popular cookie flavors that your grandparents and great-grandparents will likely recognize.

    By Sara Klimek 22 days ago Read More
  • vintage stainless steel kitchen tools

    The Vintage Steel Thrift Store Find That Was In Every '80s Kitchen

    The 1980s are known for many kitchen products, including this gorgeous steel tool you'd be lucky to find in a thrift store considering its high retail price.

    By Julia Mullaney 23 days ago Read More
  • Platter of latkes, challah, and jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah

    9 Hanukkah Food Traditions, Explained

    Jewish holiday food blends rich traditions, symbolic flavors, and cherished recipes, creating festive meals that honor heritage and bring families together.

    By Monika Sudakov 24 days ago Read More
  • harvesting dandelion greens

    This Depression-Era Salad Is The Definition Of Resourceful

    The Great Depression required many Americans to get creative in the kitchen. This salad is a great example of a nutritious meal made from foraged food.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 24 days ago Read More
  • U.S. President Harry S. Truman laughing

    Why President Truman's Old Fashioned Would Put Modern Cocktails To Shame

    There are all kinds of refreshing mixed drinks out there, but few cocktails are as bold or as bracing as President Harry S. Truman's old fashioned.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 24 days ago Read More
  • person choosing bread

    The Price Of Bread In 1950 Will Make Your Head Spin

    Bread is an integral part of many people's diets, so its cost is carefully observed. Too bad today's bread doesn't cost what it did in the 1950s.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 25 days ago Read More
  • Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire

    ​​Ginger Rogers' Favorite Post-Rehearsal Meal Was A Classic Southern Dish

    Ginger Rogers surely worked up an appetite while rehearsing dance numbers with Fred Astaire, and there's one dish she craved at the end of the day.

    By Amy Andrews 25 days ago Read More
  • Julia Child smiling and holding a knife and vegetables

    Julia Child's Iconic Version Of Cranberry Sauce Gets A Boost From These Flavorful Ingredients

    Give your cranberry sauce new life by preparing Julia Child's flavor-packed take on the classic holiday condiment that features these four ingredients.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 25 days ago Read More
  • Roasted chicken supreme with creamy mushroom sauce and herbs in a cast iron skillet on beige cloth.

    The Old-School French Chicken Dish That's Too Flavorful To Stay Forgotten

    When you're not sure what to do for dinner, consider giving chicken a classic French twist. This flavorful spin will have you making it again and again.

    By Robert Bruce 26 days ago Read More
  • Eggs appear beside dollar bills in a carton.

    You Won't Believe How Much A Carton Of Eggs Cost In 1980

    High egg prices have been a hot topic over the past year, but you might be surprised to learn how much a dozen of them cost in 1980.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 26 days ago Read More
  • Andrew Jackson statue at the White House

    The Day Whiskey Punch Nearly Brought Down The White House

    In the White House's history, there are few days as infamous as the one in which a revelrous crowd nearly demolished the place. Here's what to know.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 26 days ago Read More
  • Smoked eels hanging out to dry

    How Eel Pie Became A Vintage British Favorite Then Suddenly Disappeared

    Discover the fascinating history of the rise and fall of eel pie. This street food was once a common sight in London and is now almost impossible to find.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 26 days ago Read More
  • A black and white photo of Teddy Roosevelt

    The Minty Cocktail President Theodore Roosevelt Used To Charm His Cabinet

    President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt absolutely adored this minty cocktail. In fact, he loved it so much that he often used it to charm his cabinet.

    By Sean Pagnotti 26 days ago Read More
  • C-3PO from the Star Wars franchise

    This Old-School Star Wars Cereal From The '80s Had A Fun Surprise Inside

    One Star-Wars-themed cereal from the 1980s was inspired by a lovable character, and it featured a special surprise inside for those who bought a box.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 26 days ago Read More
  • a freshly cooked classic casserole being laid on a table to cool

    The Underrated Old-School Casserole My Grandma Made On Repeat

    Casseroles have long been a staple of American home cooking, so there are many you may not have tried. This old-school casserole should be top of your list.

    By Marco Sumayao 26 days ago Read More
  • new england clam chowder in a bread bowl

    How Bread Bowls Went From A Medieval Staple To A Match Made In Heaven For Chowder

    Bread bowls are a popular way to serve chowder, but they had to move through both Medieval history and U.S. history to become a chowder-serving staple.

    By Marco Sumayao 27 days ago Read More
  • Fried burrito in a basket with small plastic cups of sour cream and lettuce

    The Southwestern Gas Station Chain Famous For Its Fried Burritos

    If you're driving through the Southwestern U.S., you might want to stop at this gas station chain founded in New Mexico in 1956 for its famous fried burrito.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 27 days ago Read More
  • vintage photo of a 1950s kitchen with a smiling woman and appliances

    The Old-School Appliance You Don't See In Kitchens Much Anymore

    Some vintage appliances come and go, and then come back. Others, like this old-school drink-making item, aren't found much anymore in modern kitchens.

    By Tara Bowen 27 days ago Read More
  • a chocolate ice cream sundae and glass mug at a retro drive-in display

    The Old-School Ice Cream Drive-In Still Serving Nostalgia By The Scoop

    If you thought car hops and curbside service were lost to time, visit this vintage ice cream drive-in serving up sweet memories and sweeter scoops in Indiana.

    By Marco Sumayao 28 days ago Read More
  • A bundle of wrapped-up Mississippi delta tamales.

    Mississippi Delta Hot Tamales: The Traditional Mexican Cuisine Wrapped In Southern Roots

    Discover this spicy take on a Mexican classic that has several origin stories, blending Mexican tradition with Southern flavor in the Mississippi Delta.

    By Tim Forster 28 days ago Read More
  • Celery cut up in a bowl

    The Old-School Appetizer That Gives Boring Celery A Pop Of Flavor

    While celery does have its own mild taste, it also operates as something of a blank flavor canvas, and dishes like this retro appetizer can bring it to life.

    By Jenna Rapsis 29 days ago Read More
  • Military soldiers eating a meal.

    The Old-School Army Dish That Quietly Fed An Entire Generation

    Keeping several soldiers fed is no small task. That's why the U.S. military developed a quick-and-filling recipe with dried beef as the key ingredient.

    By Julia Mullaney 1 month ago Read More
  • Landing craft of supply U.S. forces on Okinawa during WW 2

    The Fascinating Role Potatoes Played During A WWII Submarine Battle

    Learn how potatoes played a surprising role in a WWII submarine battle, becoming one of the quirkiest little known legends in naval history.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 1 month ago Read More
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