The 'Sunny' 1960s Pyrex Dish To Look For At Thrift Stores
Thrift stores can be Pyrex gold mines for those who know where to look. It takes some knowledge to spot what's valuable, so we're here to clue you in.
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Elvis Presley's Go-To Chinese Restaurant Is A True Old-School Hollywood Gem
Elvis Presley loved to dine on good food in fine restaurants. His favorite Chinese eatery is a historic landmark from the glory days of Hollywood.
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The History Of Chicken Salt (And How Its Origins Were Lost And Found)
Chicken salt is a little-known but tasty seasoning. Who created it, plus when and how it happened, was a long-time mystery that has only recently been solved.
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'90s Desserts We Loved But Fell Out Of Favor
Relive the '90s with desserts we adored — dirt cups, lava cakes, and more — that were once everywhere but have now vanished from our restaurants and kitchens.
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This 1970s Award-Winning Chili Hinged On 2 Secret Ingredients
In 1974, the first female won the World Champion Chili Cookoff. She beat out the competition using these two ingredients in her award-winning recipe.
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10 Old-School Sandwiches Everyone Loved, But You Rarely See Today
Chances are some of your favorite sandwiches don't include what's on this list. From the olive loaf sandwich to the beef tongue sandwich, these are old-school.
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Pyrex Vs PYREX: The Major Differences, Explained
If you grew up using PYREX cookware, then you might believe that the brand's products can withstand extreme, rapid temperature changes - but is this true?
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Whatever Happened To This 1970s Restaurant Chain Made Famous By Its Mason Jars?
If you're not from the south, seeing the sign and menu of a Po Folks may raise an eyebrow, but in the 1970s this was a rising star among chain restaurants.
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Classic '80s Fast Food Spots We Wish Would Come Back
America has a vast array of fast food restaurants, but not all have stood the test of time. Here are a few we miss, that were popular in the 1980s.
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Corn Silk Isn't Trash, It's A Beverage Waiting To Happen. Here's How
Corn silk may be better known to you as what you try remove from teeth after munching on a cob. However, it might be the next beverage waiting to happen.
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The Story Behind Tapatío Hot Sauce And The Company's Ascent To Legendary Status
Success did not come easy for Tapatío founder Jose-Luis Saavedra Sr.; while building the brand that, today, is a household name, he faced a slew of obstacles.
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This Depression-Era Sandwich Was A Staple In The White House
During the Depression, families could not afford many food items. President Roosevelt set an example with a inexpensive sandwich that became a staple.
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The 1950s Fast Food Burger Chain That Once Took Over The Midwest (Until The '90s)
Today, McDonald's, Burger King, and other regional chains dominate the fast food market. But another chain gave them a run for their money until the 1990s.
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The Final Location Of This Beloved 1920s Diner Is Making A California Comeback
When this California diner opens, patrons will see reminders of how the company that once owned the space played a shameful role in the Civil Rights movement.
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This Savory Vintage Ice Cream Flavor Is A Cheese Lover's Dream
Ice cream can be a perfect sweet treat on a hot day, but a savory cheese-based flavor was once all the rage, and you can make it right in your home.
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Depression-Era Breakfasts No One Has Anymore
During the Great Depression, only a few ingredients were plentiful, like corn, potatoes, eggs, and milk, which featured heavily in these forgotten breakfasts.
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Watermelon Rinds Find A Second Life In A Delicious Depression-Era Pie
During the Depression, families used every last bit of food, usually getting creative. Watermelon rinds are no exception; they're used to make this tasty pie.
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The Forgotten Burger & Chicken Chain That's Finally Making A Comeback
Restaurant chains have come and gone over the years. Now, this once-defunct family eatery is fueled by nostalgia and may be opening up a location near you.
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The Chef Who Just Cooked Up The World's Largest Bowl Of Jollof Rice
There's a friendly rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria over jollof rice, and this one chef just took things up a notch by making the largest batch ever.
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The Costco Peanut Butter Recall That Bankrupted The Brand That Made It
Food recalls happen all the time for big health reasons and little customs issues, but the one that hit Sunland was an absolute disaster for the brand.
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The Old School Liver Dish That's Not As Popular As It Once Was
Liver was once a protein served from restaurants to kitchen tables. Now, even the most popular iteration of the meat is kept away from our dinner plates.
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16 Old-School Lunchboxes That Were All The Rage In The '80s
If you lived through the '80s or knew someone who did, chances are you (or they) had one of these nostalgic old school lunchboxes from our favorite franchises.
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This Old-School Salad Dressing Walked So Our Beloved Ranch Could Run
These days, it's hard to imagine a world without ranch dressing, but it had to come from somewhere. Here's how a much older dressing inspired ranch.
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11 French Specialties That Weren't Always French
Croissants, macarons, and even French press coffee are among a number of French specialties whose origins can be traced to somewhere other than France.
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Why This Popular Old-School Salad Dressing Simply Vanished
There are some food items that we take for granted, then they become impossible to find, like this old-school salad dressing that seems to have vanished.
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The Japanese Cooking Technique That Inspired The Creation Of Instant Ramen
When Momofuku Ando was trying to create the world's first instant ramen, a Japanese cooking technique inspired the breakthrough that led to his invention.
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Retro Side Dishes We Barely See On The Dinner Table Nowadays
Some retro dishes from the 20th century are gone for a reason, but these ones you barely see on the dinner table nowadays deserve a second chance.
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