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

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thedailymeal.com (Carrie Lindsey) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0000

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.

John Wayne Loved These 11 Foods And Drinks

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amadea Tanner) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0000

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.

12 Foods Sailors Ate Back In The Day

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amadea Tanner) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0000

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.

The Humble Origins Of Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0000

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.

The Old-School Chocolate Bar That Deserves A Revival

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thedailymeal.com (Javaria Akbar) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amadea Tanner) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0000

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.

16 Dishes From The '70s That Define The Disco Era

staff@thedailymeal.com (Sarah Dealy) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0000

The 1970s served up more than disco and bell-bottoms. Here's a bunch of dishes that helped define the "Me Decade."

The Most Iconic 100-Year-Old Restaurants Across America

staff@thedailymeal.com (Wendy Hector) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0000

The century-plus-year-old restaurants that dot America from coast to coast tell the country's story with their food, culture, and connection to history.

Here's What It Looked Like To Grocery Shop In The '70s

staff@thedailymeal.com (Barb Hudson) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0000

Grocery stores aren't the most fun places to visit, but we guarantee that after you see how they used to be, you'll never take them for granted again.

13 Sweet Snacks From The '70s That Time Forgot

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0000

Take a trip down memory lane with these old-school candies from the 1970s that once satisfied a sweet tooth but have since been banished to the snack cemetery.

How John Wayne Seasoned Cowboy Steaks To Perfection

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:39:00 +0000

John Wayne was the ultimate movie cowboy and he enjoyed eating like one too. He had a great way of seasoning cowboy steaks that made them perfect.

The 1960s Chocolate Dessert That's Still Popular Today

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0000

Like any decade, the 1960s had its share of popular foods, which included desserts. There was one that people loved and is still popular today.

This Country Produces The Most Mangoes In The World By A Landslide

staff@thedailymeal.com (Karen Hart) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0000

There are plenty of reasons to bite into a delicious slice of mango, but you're going to be surprised when you find out where the fruit comes from.

The Overlooked Burger Chain That Makes Frozen Custard From Scratch

staff@thedailymeal.com (Karen Hart) — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:39:00 +0000

There are many fast food burger chains, some of which are very well known. There is a lesser known chain that makes frozen custard from scratch.

The Trader Joe's Summer Pie Shoppers Say Is 'Spectacular'

staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) — Sat, 30 May 2026 23:39:00 +0000

Summer is a great time for a refreshing pie for dessert and Trader Joe's has several. There is one in particular that shoppers really seem to enjoy.