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  • Plate of Tex Mex-style tacos

    The Regional Texas Taco Style That's Resourceful And Delicious

    There are many tacos in the world, with some better-known than others. One little-known taco style from South Texas is particularly resourceful and delicious.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 2 months ago Read More
  • A Reuben sandwich on a cloth napkin surrounded by potato chips and dipping sauce

    Give Your Reuben Sandwich A Unique Twist With This Bread Swap

    If you love a classic Reuben, you just might love this flavorful twist on it even more. With this simple switch, the presentation possibilities are endless.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 2 months ago Read More
  • Family talking and eating dinner

    This Old School Boomer Dinner Used To Feed Everyone On A Budget

    There isn't much better than a low-cost dinner that tastes much better than the price suggests, and that's exactly what boomers took advantage of for this meal.

    By Julia Mullaney 2 months ago Read More
  • Pints of Häagen-Dazs ice cream with a nametag on an aqua blue background

    How Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Got Its Name. (Its Meaning Is Not What You Expect)

    There are few ice cream brands as well-known and delicious as Häagen-Dazs. Part of its appeal is the interesting name, which has a fascinating origin story.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 2 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's meal tray from the '90s

    The Most Disappointing Way McDonald's Menu Has Changed Since The '90s

    McDonald's has seen many evolutions over the decades, and one of its most exciting eras was the '90s. Since then, there have been some unfortunate shifts.

    By Samantha Boesch 2 months ago Read More
  • Composite photo showing silver android head and shoulders with an ice cream cone stuck on its shoulder, surrounded by chicken nuggets and a drink, under the logos for Wendy's, McDonald's, and Taco Bell

    8 Times AI Fast Food Drive Thru Ordering Was A Complete Disaster

    AI might seem like a viable solution to all of the world's problems. However, there have been some instances that its fast food drive thru ordering went awry.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 2 months ago Read More
  • Burger, fries, onion rings, and a drink from Harvey's

    What Makes Harvey's A Canadian Burger Chain Favorite Since 1959

    While many people are familiar with McDonald's and Burger King, the Canadian burger chain Harvey's has been crushing it up North for decades.

    By Tim Forster 2 months ago Read More
  • Composite image showing six older TV sets stacked in two rows of three on an orange background, each set showing a scene from a commercial; starting top left: In-N-Out Burger, Wendy's, McDonald's, McDonald's, Whataburger, and KFC

    15 Classic Fast Food Commercials We Don't Mind Watching Again And Again

    Fast food commercials are an industry in themselves (just think of Super Bowl food ads). This trend goes way back, but we'd watch these iconic ads on repeat.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 2 months ago Read More
  • Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain on stage at an event.

    The New Orleans Spot That Served Anthony Bourdain The Juiciest Lump Crab

    Culinary icon Anthony Bourdain traveled all over the world and throughout the United States, but he ate the choicest crab at this New Orleans restaurant.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 2 months ago Read More
  • A shopper walking through the interior of a Costco store with shelves stocked full of bulk items

    Costco's Original Location Was Once Owned By A Famous Aerospace Engineer

    Plenty of celebrities have openly expressed their love for Costco. However, did you know that the chain's original location was owned by an aerospace engineer?

    By Brianna Gunter 2 months ago Read More
  • Krispy Kreme donuts on a conveyer belt

    Does Krispy Kreme Still Use Its Original Donut Recipe From The 1930s?

    Krispy Kreme has been around for almost 100 years. But has that iconic donut recipe changed since then? Here's what we know about the history of the recipe.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 2 months ago Read More
  • Former President Jimmy Carter at a desk in the Oval Office

    President Jimmy Carter's Favorite Dessert Was A Throwback To His Peanut Farming Past

    President Jimmy Carter took pride in his peanut farming past, and it definitely showed when it came to his very favorite dessert made by his wife.

    By Tim Forster 2 months ago Read More
  • Julia Child smiling

    Julia Child Called This British Meal One Of The Worst She Ever Ate

    Julia Child ate many great meals in her life, but there were some she disliked so much that she never forgot. One she especially disliked was in an English inn.

    By Julia Mullaney 2 months ago Read More
  • A serving of steak in a plate at a steakhouse restaurant

    The Once Popular 1980s Steakhouse That's Now Faded Into Obscurity

    This chain had a unique theme which made it famous in the 1970s and 80s. Unfortunately, it struggled in the later years and eventually faded away in the 2010s.

    By Tony Cooper 2 months ago Read More
  • Elvis Presley

    The Hilarious Prank Elvis Presley Played On His Friends Using McDonald's Gift Certificates

    Elvis Presley was known for his love of playing pranks, and he used this trick on his friends thanks to a few McDonald's gift certificates.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 2 months ago Read More
  • Composite image of McDonald's cherry pie, pizza, and spaghetti over a yellow McDonald's storefront.

    8 1980s McDonald's Menu Items We'd Love To See Come Back

    Not all McDonald's foods were able to stand the test of time. Take a trip down memory lane with these eight dishes that were on menus in the '80s.

    By Timothy Baker 2 months ago Read More
  • composite of brando with food

    Marlon Brando Loved These 8 Sweet Treats

    Marlon Brando might be a Hollywood legend, but he was also famously a sweets lover. We explore his favorites from Mallomars to bananas and cream.

    By Jon Dempsey 2 months ago Read More
  • kids eating sandwiches in the 1970s

    The Old School Deli Meat You Probably Ate If You Grew Up In The '70s

    There are many odd foods from the past that haunt us, with few being as notable as this near-forgotten deli meat that was all the rage in the 1970s.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 2 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of cream cheese

    The Origins Of New Orleans' Creole Cream Cheese

    New Orleans has an almost endless list of historic foods worth trying, but it's one almost-forgotten food, Creole cream cheese, that may be among the best.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 2 months ago Read More
  • A composite image of three viral food trends, whipped coffee, pasta chips, and mini pancake cereal

    15 Popular Social Media Food Trends That Eventually Fizzled Out

    We're taking a look back at some short-lived viral food moments, compiling 15 of the most popular trends in recent years that ultimately faded into obscurity.

    By Sean Kelly 2 months ago Read More
  • A Ronald McDonald statue waving hello in front of a McDonald's restaurant

    McDonald's Original Mascot Was Creepier Than Ronald McDonald

    Many people feel uncomfortable when it comes to the iconic McDonald's mascot, Ronald McDonald. But did you know that an even creepier mascot existed before him?

    By Sean Pagnotti 2 months ago Read More
  • A variety of street foods from different countries

    22 Iconic International Street Foods Everyone Should Try

    Chowing down on some international street food is all part of the fun when traveling. Wherever you are in the world, look out for these iconic dishes.

    By Stephanie Mee 2 months ago Read More
  • Composite photo showing Marilyn Monroe in front of a collection of restaurant signs, with Barney's Beanery to the left and Canters to the right

    10 Restaurants Marilyn Monroe Dined At In Los Angeles

    Marilyn Monroe is renowned for being a Hollywood star, and she spent a lot of time dining in Los Angeles. Here are 10 restaurants she used to frequent.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 2 months ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Charlie Chaplin sharing dinner with a woman in a movie

    This Steak Dish Inspired Charlie Chaplin To Make His Own Recipe

    Silent film actor Charlie Chaplin deemed this steak dish as his favorite, inspiring him to provide his very own recipe for it to a cookbook.

    By Craig Mattson 2 months ago Read More
  • Seinfeld cast in front of a McDonald's sign

    The Seinfeld-Inspired Treat McDonald's Restaurants Discontinued

    Believe it or not, this now-discontinued McDonald's treat was actually inspired by the "Seinfeld" sitcom. So, why did the product flop so badly?

    By Brianna Gunter 2 months ago Read More
  • Dolly Parton next to two bowls of clams

    This Throwback Dish Is Dolly Parton's Favorite Way To Eat Clams

    Dolly Parton has many favorite foods. Some of them, including her preferred way to enjoy clams being such a throwback, are a bit surprising.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 2 months ago Read More
  • Several old school candies on a blue and white background

    10 Old-School Candies No One Seems To Eat Today

    From chewy peanut butter taffy to bright orange marshmallow peanuts, we're diving head first into candies that have fizzled out over the years.

    By Hayley Verdeyen 2 months ago Read More
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