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  • A bowl is filled with shrimp étouffée with an orange-brown sauce and white rice.

    What Exactly Is A Smothered Recipe?

    Smothered dishes are common in Creole and Cajun cooking; you may have even had one before without realizing it. Here's what it actually means.

    By Bobby Lewis Read More
  • Kitchen with powder blue vintage fridge

    The 1950s Fridge Feature That Deserves A Revival

    Everyone has their own ideas about what era was best for appliances, but once you see this 50s fridge feature, you'll understand why it needs a comeback.

    By Javaria Akbar Read More
  • close up of cookbook with recipe

    5 Old-School Cookbooks Every Chocolate Lover Should Own

    Chocolate is not new, so you don't always have to be on the lookout for the latest recipe. Just look at these old-school cookbooks and feel the possibilities.

    By Amy David Read More
  • Assorted chocolates

    American Vs British Chocolate Bars: Is There A Difference?

    Chocolate lovers may notice something different when they travel across the Atlantic, and the explanation goes beyond what's printed on the nutrition label.

    By Garrett Palm Read More
  • Black and white of Albert Einstein

    The Food Albert Einstein Loved So Much He'd Eat It 3 Times A Day

    Albert Einstein was a man of many talents. Among them was a gatherer. He would often forage for this food, which he loved to eat multiple times a day.

    By Amy David Read More
  • Black and white photo of cowboys having meal in front of wagon and horses

    The Old-School Breakfast Food Cowboys Used To Eat

    Ever wondered what cowboys used to cook and eat? One go-to meal that was easy to make and traveled well was a cowboy staple, and it's still around today.

    By Amy David Read More
  • Charro beans

    The Sweet And Savory Beans Beloved By Cowboys In The West

    Cowboys ate some simple foods when they were out on the range, and they needed them to be hearty as well. Many loved this sweet and savory bean dish.

    By Javaria Akbar Read More
  • Pot of cowboy casserole

    John Wayne Casserole Vs Cowboy Casserole: What's The Difference?

    The story of how the John Wayne casserole came to be is charming. But it's different from cowboy casserole. Here's how they're similar and how they differ.

    By Selena Singh-Russell Read More
  • Black and white photo of cowboys around campfire with horses

    Cowboys Drank This Coffee Brand In The Old West — Now It's Sold In Grocery Stores

    Ever wondered how cowboys made their coffee in the Old West? Believe it or not, they often drank a coffee brand that you can still purchase today.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Cowboys on horses

    The Old-School Cowboy Dessert For Donut Fans

    You don't need an excuse to try a tasty pastry, but you will need to go looking for this old-school cowboy dessert (but y'all, it is worth it).

    By Amy David Read More
  • trays of glistening hot dogs

    The Old-School Stew That Made Hot Dogs The Star

    This old-school stew recipe took advantage of low-cost ingredients that could last for a long time. Today, this recipe is still worth a try.

    By Javaria Akbar Read More
  • Interior of a Publix grocery store

    Where Publix Sources Its Fresh And Frozen Meats

    You're already planning a visit to Publix, but you want to be more informed. We can give you insight into the brand's meat for a more confident choice.

    By Selena Singh-Russell Read More
  • Four waffle ice cream cones in stand with different ice creams

    The 'Heavenly' Old-School Ice Cream Flavor That Was Popular In The '70s

    Summertime is perfect for an ice cream cone (or two), but you are seriously missing out if you haven't tried this classic flavor with an incredible history.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Chicken Divan dish

    This Old-School Casserole Hails From A Famous New York City Hotel

    There's something charming about old-school dishes that we don't get to enjoy much. This vintage casserole was first created in a famous New York City hotel.

    By Selena Singh-Russell Read More
  • A retro American diner

    The Old-School Breakfast Dish That Disappeared From Diner Menus

    Diners have classic foods that people love, including many breakfasts. There is one dish that is no longer seen that was once a staple on menus.

    By Javaria Akbar Read More
  • Grandma cracking egg and baking with young granddaughter

    Boomers Still Love This Old-School Baking Tool

    Numerous innovations have made cooking and baking easier over the years, but that doesn't make this tried-and-true tool that boomers love any less effective.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • A hand pushes down a burger on a grill

    9 Old-School Cookout Foods That Dominated The '70s

    Summer is the season for backyard cookouts, but people in the 1970s were enjoying some very different foods to what we eat at today's gatherings.

    By Jay Wilson Read More
  • collection of green spring vegetables

    The Old-School Pasta Dish That Makes Green Vegetables The Star

    Popular recipes come and go just like fashion styles, but some endure. There is an old-school pasta dish loaded with green vegetables that people still enjoy.

    By Carrie Lindsey Read More
  • John Wayne laughing in a still from a movie

    John Wayne Loved These 11 Foods And Drinks

    Take a glimpse into Duke’s life with this collection of his favorite foods and drinks — some quintessentially Western, and others that are more surprising.

    By Jay Wilson Read More
  • A vintage photo of cowboys eating around a chuckwagon

    8 Classic Foods Cowboys Ate Back In The Day (That Still Hold Up)

    Cowboys enjoyed simple but hearty foods after a hard day on the ranch or out on the trail, and the best cowboy dishes are still staples of U.S. cuisine.

    By Amadea Tanner Read More
  • Vintage illustration of sailors eating at a table

    12 Foods Sailors Ate Back In The Day

    In days gone by, the diets eaten by sailors was unglamorous but hearty, made with foods that could be stored for a long time (usually) without going bad.

    By Amadea Tanner Read More
  • Exterior of the original Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Stand

    The Humble Origins Of Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs

    Nathan's Famous hot dogs are so delicious that you may expect a larger-than-life origin story. But the truth could not be simpler and more delightful.

    By Amy David Read More
  • close up of chocolate bar

    The Old-School Chocolate Bar That Deserves A Revival

    You don't need an excuse to eat a chocolate bar, and once you read about this legendary favorite, you'll definitely want one. But you'll need a time machine.

    By Amy David Read More
  • A woman in a cowboy hat drinking a beer at a bar

    The Old-School Drink Beloved By Cowboys In The Old West

    If you settle down after a hard day with a glass of something refreshing, you're closer to a cowboy than you think. Especially if you like this beverage.

    By Javaria Akbar Read More
  • Unwrapped chocolate bar

    The Old-School Chocolate Bar That's Named After Chicken

    If you live for nostalgia, you might apply it to your food as well. Kids of the '50s and '60s might remember this old-school chocolate bar named after chicken.

    By Amy David Read More
  • McDonalds apple pie with bite removed on top of green box

    The History Of McDonald's Apple Pie And Its Original 1960s Recipe

    One of McDonald's long-time favorite items is its apple pie. It was launched in the 1960s, and the original recipe is different than the one used today.

    By Amy David Read More
  • A girl buying an ice cream cone in an old-fashioned ice cream parlor

    11 Old-School Ice Cream Flavors That Were Popular In The '70s

    Ice cream has changed over the decades, and some once-popular '70s flavors are now vanishingly rare. Here are some of the decade's forgotten favorites.

    By Amadea Tanner Read More
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