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The Old-School Kitchen Tool From The 1800s Is Still Around Today

staff@thedailymeal.com (Matt Crowley) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:39:00 +0000

This old-school kitchen tool was first invented in the mid-1800s -- and while they're not quite as common now, they're still used in modern kitchens today.

14 Popular Lagers That Are Made In America

staff@thedailymeal.com (Garrett Palm) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:39:00 +0000

Beer is often thought of as a German treat, or if you're a Corona fan, a Mexican delight. But try these American lagers, and you may keep it domestic.

This Iconic Store-Bought Cookie Has Been Around Since The 1800s

staff@thedailymeal.com (Alex Andonovska) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:39:00 +0000

This beloved brand of cookies has graced supermarket shelves since the 1800s, but you may not know how it got popular. It has this dessert to thank.

The Frozen Pizza Brand That Started As An Italian Restaurant In The '50s

staff@thedailymeal.com (Alli Sewell) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:39:00 +0000

It's hard to imagine frozen pizzas being sold in a restaurant setting, but this frozen pizza brand started out as just that back in the 1950s.

The Absolute Best Snickers Bar Has Been Around For 95 Years

staff@thedailymeal.com (Laurien Zahn) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:39:00 +0000

One of the most popular candies in the world has been around for over 95 years. Though it has many varieties, this is the absolute best Snickers flavor.

Steelworkers Ate This Depression-Era Meal Back In The Day

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0000

In the early to mid 1900s, steelworkers would enjoy this meal made of meats that were affordable at the time -- and in some cities, the dish is still around.

The Vintage Soda Steelworkers Drank On The Job

staff@thedailymeal.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:39:00 +0000

Steelworkers could certainly work up a thirst over the course of a workday, and this vintage soda was there to help quench it. It's still made locally today.

The Old-School Pastry Steelworkers Ate That Still Holds Up

staff@thedailymeal.com (Alex Andonovska) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0000

Steelworkers in the old days used to enjoy this pastry as a sweet treat on their long shifts. Still around today, it has roots in Eastern Europe.

The Chicken Dish You Probably Ate In The '60s If You Were Middle Class

staff@thedailymeal.com (Alex Andonovska) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0000

Though this vintage chicken dish fell out of fashion, in the 1960s it was a sought-after delicacy that moved from fine dining into middle-class households.

15 Meals Middle Class Families Ate In The '60s

staff@thedailymeal.com (Michael R. Stridsberg) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0000

The 1960s was an economic turning point in America, and this sea change gave way to a new middle-class culinary landscape, favoring dishes both old and new.

This Middle Class Sandwich That Was Popular In The '60s Still Holds Up Today

staff@thedailymeal.com (Matt Crowley) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:39:00 +0000

This uniquely simple sandwich may have seen a rise in popularity with middle class families in the 1960s, but it's still just as delicious today.

5 Chicago Food Tourist Traps To Avoid At All Costs

staff@thedailymeal.com (Matt Crowley) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:39:00 +0000

Chicago, Illinois has an incredible, unique food scene. However, these five restaurants are tourist traps, and ones to avoid on your next Windy City trip.

The Retro '60s Snack You Can Still Find At Grocery Stores

staff@thedailymeal.com (Karen Hart) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:39:00 +0000

This old-school snack that was popular in the 1960s was clearly delicious enough to stick around -- you can still find it at some stores today.

The Retro Burger King Mascots That Disappeared In The 2000s

staff@thedailymeal.com (Alex Andonovska) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0000

Fast-food mascots are nothing new. In fact, they've been around for decades, promoting chains. These retro Burger King mascots disappeared in the 2000s.

This Old-School French Dish Combines Salmon And Puff Pastry

staff@thedailymeal.com (Alex Andonovska) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0000

French food is often reinvented, especially for at-home cooks who want a bit of extravagance. This old-school French dish is a combo of salmon and puff pastry.

9 Things Applebee's Employees Know That Diners Don't

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0000

Applebee's employees have the inside scoop on what goes on behind closed doors -- here's some things they know that you probably don't.

18 McDonald's McFlurry Flavors We Wish We Had In The US

staff@thedailymeal.com (Garrett Palm) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0000

McDonald's menus change in different countries, to suit local tastes, and some McFlurry flavors look so good we wish they were available in the US.

This Forgotten '60s Pop-Tart Is The Only Original Flavor That Isn't Available Today

staff@thedailymeal.com (Alex Andonovska) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0000

Pop-Tarts is a beloved breakfast pastry brand with many flavor options. Of the original four that came out in the 1960s, only one is no longer available.

The First Pyrex Mixing Bowl Set Featured These Bright Colors

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:39:00 +0000

Pyrex collectors are serious about their searches, and there are two versions of the very first mixing bowl sets, with both being valuable finds.

7 Old-School Candies From The '60s Worth Hunting Down

staff@thedailymeal.com (Erica Martinez) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:39:00 +0000

The 1960s provided kids and adults alike with so many awesome candy options. Here are seven sweets that are definitely still worth hunting down.