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  • A block of raw ground beef on butcher's paper with fresh tomatoes in the background

    14 Old-School Ground Beef Dishes No One Seems To Make Anymore

    Recipes go in and out of fashion and many once-popular classics end up forgotten. These old-school ground beef dishes have all but vanished from kitchens today.

    By Stephanie Mee 7 months ago Read More
  • The Beatles circa 1964

    The Beatles' Favorite Drink Was A Combination Of Classic Flavors

    The Beatles' music style changed over time, just like their drink choices. But their favorite drink in the early days was a simple three-ingredient cocktail.

    By Tony Cooper 7 months ago Read More
  • A person selecting a packet of ground beef in a grocery store

    11 Of The Biggest Beef Recalls In The US

    Food recalls are unfortunately common and are used to prevent disease outbreaks or head off contaminated food. These beef recalls are the largest in US history.

    By Hayley Verdeyen 7 months ago Read More
  • Culver's ButterBurger Double Deluxe

    How Culver's Came Up With The Idea For The Iconic ButterBurger

    Before being deemed Midwestern royalty and serving now-iconic menu items, Culver's had to decide what their signature item would be. Enter the ButterBurger.

    By Jackson Williams 7 months ago Read More
  • an old-school cafeteria tray with slice of pizza, green Jell-O, and mac and cheese

    What Made Old School Cafeteria Pizza's Spongy Crust So Delicious?

    The most critical component of the old school pizza was a pourable crust used by many school cafeterias. Its unique makeup made school pizzas irresistible.

    By Jaime Jacques 7 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of Louisiana gumbo served with a fork and spoon

    12 Best Restaurants In Louisiana For A Bowl Of Gumbo

    When in Louisiana, trying various styles of gumbo can be a great way to exploring the local flavors of one of the most distinctive cultural regions of the U.S.

    By J.A. Strub 7 months ago Read More
  • Cottage cheese on a white plate

    The Rise And Fall Of The '80s Cottage Cheese Diet

    Ah, the 1980s. An era of leg warmers, neon spandex, and VHS tapes. Before kale chips and protein bars, there was the cottage cheese diet, a relic of the era.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 7 months ago Read More
  • Bobby Flay posing at the Wine & Food Festival in 2025

    The NYC Eatery Where Bobby Flay Earned His First Glowing Restaurant Review

    Celebrity chef Bobby Flay's rise to culinary stardom stems back to an honourable mention in a food column review for this New York City restaurant.

    By Tim Forster 7 months ago Read More
  • The storefront for a Cracker Barrel restaurant

    The Dessert Item That Many People Avoid Ordering At Cracker Barrel

    Cracker Barrel is a nostalgic staple of American dinging, but there's one particular dessert item that people avoid ordering at the restaurant chain.

    By Tony Cooper 7 months ago Read More
  • barbecue prepared on grill

    Where Did The Term 'Barbecue' Come From?

    "Barbecue" is an incredibly broad concept that can apply to so many foods and recipes, it's all but impossible to track down where it originated. But we tried.

    By Nikita Ephanov 7 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of cherries jubilee, chocolate mousse, and bananas foster

    14 Vintage No-Bake Desserts That Taste Just As Good Today

    No-bake desserts have long been a cookout classic and an easy dinner party staple. We think its time these tasty no-bake treats made a comeback.

    By Stephanie Mee 7 months ago Read More
  • A plastic cup filled with iced tea, topped with a lemon and a sprig of mint, sitting on wooden table

    How The 1904 World's Fair Helped Make Iced Tea A Summer Favorite

    Iced tea was not always as popular as it is in the U.S. today. Here is how the 1904 World's Fair helped make iced tea a favorite summer drink.

    By Robert Bruce 7 months ago Read More
  • Photo of Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, and Krispy Kreme food

    You Probably Didn't Know These Fast Food Chains Are Guinness World Record Holders

    Some of our favorite fast food chains made history by earning some of the largest - and smallest - titles awarded by Guinness World Records.

    By Hayley Verdeyen 7 months ago Read More
  • Glass bowl filled with plain yogurt on white background next to blue linen napkin and wooden spoon

    The Ancient Mistake That Accidentally Created Yogurt

    Although yogurt has been around for centuries, the dairy product keeps growing in popularity. Here's how the probiotic powerhouse was created.

    By Ilene V. Smith 7 months ago Read More
  • A bamboo steamer filled with soup dumplings against a gray background.

    The Unexpected Side You Should Absolutely Serve With Pork Soup Dumplings

    Pork soup dumplings are a Chinese creation filled with a flavorful pork soup. And there's one side that goes perfectly with the dish.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 7 months ago Read More
  • A woman grabbing organic fresh milk at the supermarket

    11 Milk Recalls That Affected Millions Of People

    Recalls involving contaminated milk - some recent, some years ago - have implications not only for consumers but also retailers, manufacturers, and others.

    By Corinne Barone 7 months ago Read More
  • variety of chocolate on a blue background

    16 International Chocolate Treats That Are Hard To Find In The US

    International chocolate is vastly different from what you find in the U.S. Here are 16 of the best treats you can find overseas that are hard to find at home.

    By Tysen Ling 7 months ago Read More
  • Close up of Cadbury chocolate bar

    The Beloved Vintage Candy Bar From 1965 That Lost Its Battle To Cadbury

    We have an endless amount of chocolate bars to choose from on the shelves, from Hershey to Ghirardelli, but we just can't forget this beloved vintage candy.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 7 months ago Read More
  • A person pouring out mints into their hand

    The Old School Candy That Rivaled Tic Tacs Back In The '70s

    While we love freshening our breath after a garlic-heavy meal with a Tic Tac, this candy put up quite the fight with the popular mint back in the 1970s.

    By David Bugg 7 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's interior at Piazza Di Spagna

    Where To Find The World's Fanciest McDonald's For An Experience Of A Lifetime

    For fans of the Golden Arches who consider themselves fast food connoisseurs, a trip to the fanciest McDonald's in the world is a must. Here's what to know.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 7 months ago Read More
  • Cups filled with different flavors of ice cream surrounded by waffle cones.

    This Vintage Ice Cream Flavor Used To Be So Popular, So What Happened?

    One vintage fruity ice cream flavor has fallen out of favor, and you'll never find it in grocery store freezer aisles anymore. But what happened?

    By Eugenia Lazaris 7 months ago Read More
  • Collage of plum sauce packet, hot dog stuffed crust pizza, and fried mac and cheese bites against orange textured background

    20 Discontinued Fast Food Items We're Dying For These Chains To Bring Back

    The ever-changing menus of fast food restaurants are bound to leave some gems behind. These 20 lost-but-not-forgotten items are more than worthy of a comeback.

    By Koko Paranteau 7 months ago Read More
  • 7Up bottles in a store aisle

    7Up's Original Formula Contained A Substance That Really Put The 'Up' In The Drink

    Similarly to Coca-Cola's stimulating secret ingredient in the early 1900's, the original 7Up soda contained a pretty gnarly chemical element in it as well.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 7 months ago Read More
  • An Antarctic landscape

    This Is The Food Antarctic Exploration Was Built On

    Antarctica is a harsh, uninhabited (by humans) land, which means food can be hard to find. Here are some of the different foods Antarctic explorers have eaten.

    By Adam Raphael 7 months ago Read More
  • Person holding a banana bunch

    This Is The Country That Produces The Most Bananas In The World

    More than 100 million bananas are consumed each year, but one country supplies the majority of the world with this sweet, tasty fruit.

    By Craig Mattson 7 months ago Read More
  • a woman holding two strawberry soft serve ice cream cones

    What's The Difference Between Vermont's Creemee And Classic Soft Serve?

    You might think Vermont's creemee and soft serve ice cream are the same based on ingredients, but there are a few differences. Here's what to know.

    By Allie Fasanella 8 months ago Read More
  • assorted unwrapped candy bars on a table with hazelnuts

    This Vintage Candy Bar From The '70s Had A Unique Design We Haven't Seen Since

    While most candy bars can barely be told apart once they are removed from their wrappers, this unique treat from the 1970s had a shape and style all its own.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 8 months ago Read More
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