Before most things were packaged in plastic, this dairy product was sold in wooden boxes. Today, vintage collectors love the boxes for a variety of uses.
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The Carnegie Deli was revered by pastrami aficionados for decades. Here's how the restaurant became so beloved and how it all came apart.
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In places like California and Louisiana, you'll find the home of several long-standing, history-filled grocery chains that people can still shop at today.
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The oldest chocolate company across the globe uses ancient preparation methods to create a unique and decadent treat that's steeped in history.
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Canned sardines are a convenient, protein-loaded staple that deserves a spot in your pantry, especially since even its bones come with a few notable benefits.
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Hot dogs are an American staple today, but where did it all start? The oldest hot dog stand in the country still serves the same franks as it did years ago.
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A tree where several pirates supposedly lost their lives is the centerpiece of a popular bar in Key West, Florida. Here's what we know about piracy in the area.
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The Big Mac jingle from the '70s that lists the ingredients was so catchy you can probably still sing it five decades later, even if you weren't born then.
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Costco's food court is legendary for its $1.50 hot dog combo, but at one point, it also had a cheeseburger that mysteriously vanished after three years.
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Béchamel and Alfredo sauce are two of the most common white sauces. While they have a few aspects in common, it's their differences that set them apart.
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Breakfast sandwiches vary from state to state, but you can rest assured there is always a good one nearby. Here is the best sandwich in every US state.
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McDonald's Egg McMuffin is a morning fast food classic. This iconic sandwich used to come with some condiments you wouldn't expect to put on it.
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From fluffernutters to bubbly Moxie soda to American chop suey, we examine 21 iconic foods that are beloved regional delicacies in New England.
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The history of the gumball machine is rooted further back than you might expect, and it hit a surprising snag during Prohibition in the 1920s.
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Sandwiches come in all kinds of delicious or strange combinations. This two-ingredient sandwich combines peanut butter and an unexpected pantry staple.
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If a country singer and a late show host hadn't become fans of Stubb's Legendary Bar-B-Q Sauce, it likely wouldn't be sold at grocery stores nationwide today.
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Tea cakes and sponge cakes are made with similar ingredients. Both of these types of cakes have some key differences that bakers should look out for.
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Jimmy Dean breakfasts have long been the salvation of the time-crunched. As you eat them, you might have even wondered if "Jimmy Dean" is a real person or not.
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On a hot day at a baseball game or amusement park, nothing hits the spot like Dippin' Dots, but the company has overcome some serious hurdles over the years.
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Some ad campaigns are too cool to ever forget. That's the case with McDonald's retro 1980s campaign that involved millions of vinyl records.
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This sauce is a staple in Mississippi. But how did it become so popular? Here's a brief food history of Mississippi's favorite sauce.
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Selling for $11,000 back in 2006, this iconic and unique coffee machine allegedly brewed some of the best-tasting coffee in the world. What happened to it?
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With an 8-inch bun, a heaping of mayo, guacamole, and many other unique toppings, this Chilean hot dog is a cultural icon and a feast to behold.
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Long before big franchises took over, independent burger joints were already feeding hungry crowds across the country. Here are some of the oldest.
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Sausage gravy and red eye gravy are two iconic dish toppers with their own history and flavors. Here are the differences between these two gravy choices.
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Coca-Cola's "It's the real thing" slogan hasn't exactly been true for a long time, but at a candy shop in NYC, you can try a glass created the original way.
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It's no secret: America loves hot dogs. And this small Pennsylvania town was honored with the supreme title of "The Hot Dog Capital of the World."
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