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  • An old woman's hands spreading dough on a cutting board

    10 Vintage Lunch Dishes Your Grandma Might've Made Every Week

    From salads to sandwiches, some lunch dishes have fallen out of fashion, but while they're not so common today, your grandma probably ate them often.

    By Amadea Tanner 4 months ago Read More
  • Interior of a Texas Roadhouse

    The Texas Roadhouse Appetizer That Looks Awfully Familiar

    You might think that the origin story of one of Texas Roadhouse's popular appetizers began at another big chain, but its real birthplace is more obscure.

    By Bobby Lewis 4 months ago Read More
  • Person holding handmade popsicles in front of metal bin

    The History Of Popsicles: How A Child's Mistake Turned Into A Billion Dollar Dessert Industry

    The Popsicle has had a long and storied history, including a clash amid the Frozen Sucker Wars. But it all started with one boy and an accident.

    By Alexa Valme 4 months ago Read More
  • A variety of heirloom tomatoes on a table

    What Is An Heirloom Tomato, And Why Are They So Appealing?

    Heirloom tomatoes come in many varieties and they're very distinctive. Each species of these fruits has a long history and a winning family tree.

    By Karen Hart 4 months ago Read More
  • A woman cooking in the kitchen, 2 children in the foreground.

    Grandma's Old-School Sunday Dinners That Rarely Show Up On Tables Today

    In years past, families would gather around the kitchen table every Sunday. That tradition still exists, of course, but the dishes aren't quite the same.

    By Liana Hornyak 4 months ago Read More
  • An overhead view of two pizzas with several pairs of hands grabbing a slice each

    How Pizza Became America's Go-To Party Food

    Oh the joy of biting into a hot cheesy slice of pizza! Pizza has quite a history -- and we're uncovering how it became America's favorite party food.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra turning his head and smiling

    The Italian Veal Dish That Was One Of Frank Sinatra's Favorites

    Frank Sinatra was known to enjoy a nice plate of veal for his entree. More specifically, Sinatra's favorite veal-centric dish was this Italian staple.

    By Dylan Murray 4 months ago Read More
  • Slices of cinnamon toast on a white plate

    10 Classic 10-Minute Dishes That Have Faded From Popularity

    Revisit a collection of classic 10-minutes meals from decades past and find out why these slightly questionable foods were once kitchen table regulars.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • frank sinatra wearing brown suit and had holding onto wooden pole

    The Classic Soda Frank Sinatra Requested For His Dressing Room

    Frank Sinatra’s backstage rider revealed plenty about his pre-show habits, including the soda he always wanted stocked in his dressing room.

    By Garrett Palm 4 months ago Read More
  • A table covered with serving plates and bowls of potluck food

    8 Ways American Potlucks Haven't Been The Same Since The '90s

    People have been throwing potluck parties for a long time, but as our society and attitudes have changed over the past 30 years, so have our potlucks.

    By Chris Corlew 4 months ago Read More
  • Elvis Presley playing guitar

    The One Food Elvis Presley Didn't Allow Anyone To Eat In Graceland

    Elvis Presley missed out on eating many dishes at home in Graceland because he couldn't bear the smell of this food. But there are ways to neutralize its odor.

    By Javaria Akbar 4 months ago Read More
  • American goulash in a white bowl

    Retro Pasta Dishes You Rarely See On Dinner Tables Anymore

    Pasta is a dinner staple, but not all recipes stand the test of time. These old-school pasta concoctions have fallen out of favor since their heyday.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • clear and teal mason jars on a wooden shelf with wallpaper.

    The Forgotten Mason Jar In Your Pantry That Could Be Worth Hundreds Of Dollars

    If you look on eBay, you might come across some mason jars that cost a bit more than a normal one, with prices ranging from $10 to hundreds of dollars.

    By Garrett Palm 4 months ago Read More
  • Southern-style comfort food on a blue plate

    Forgotten Blue-Plate Special Dishes That Need To Return To Restaurants

    Back in the day, blue-plate specials were a filling and inexpensive solution for the average person's hunger. These days, however, they're rarely seen in menus.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • A Dutch baby pancake with berries and powdered sugar

    10 Retro Breakfast Recipes Your Grandma Made All The Time

    We're taking a look at the wonderful world of breakfasts your grandmother might have made. Do remember egg in a hole and bacon strip pancakes? Oh yeah!

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • BBQ chicken pizza

    Outdated Chain Restaurant Menu Items That Are Stuck In The 2000s

    Outdated chain restaurant menus still serve up relics of the 2000s -- think spicy ranch, chilli cheese fries, surf and turf plates, and the meatball sub.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • A grasshopper cocktail, with fresh mint as a garnish

    10 Retro Drinks Your Grandma Used To Make

    Society's favorite beverages have changed a lot over the decades. Whether entertaining or cooling off, these drinks were pretty popular with your grandma.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • Big Mac on top of McDonald's box

    How Much A McDonald's Big Mac Cost When It Was First Debuted Vs Now

    The Big Mac is McDonald's flagship burger, and while it hasn't changed much since its introduction, its price sure has. Here's how much it cost in 1967.

    By Lottë Reford 4 months ago Read More
  • Portrait of Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson's 'Drunken Loaf' Is The Old-School Dish Nobody Wants Anymore

    Our Founding Fathers liked to eat. George Washington loved a simple hoecake, while Thomas Jefferson liked something more complicated that's not very appetizing.

    By Nikki Munoz 4 months ago Read More
  • Famous bank robbers, Bonnie and Clyde

    Bonnie And Clyde's Last Meal Was 2 Simple Sandwiches To-Go

    Bonnie an Clyde's last meal order included simple sandwiches that people still eat today, 90 years after they were killed. Clyde never even got to eat his.

    By Karen Hart 4 months ago Read More
  • A selection of vintage kitchen tools on an aged wooden tabletop

    10 Old-School Kitchen Tools Celebrity Chefs Swear By

    From Martha Stewart to Andrew Rea, celebrity chefs all have kitchen tools they just can't do without. Here are some old-fashioned implements they keep on hand.

    By Chris Corlew 4 months ago Read More
  • Fresh ground beef on a cutting board

    The Retro Ground Beef Dish We Don't See People Eat Anymore (And For Good Reason)

    There was an old ground beef dish that was fairly common, and its popularity was very much a product of its time. Today, you don't see it much anymore.

    By Nick Rivera 4 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's beef sandwich and onion nuggets on wooden table

    Forgotten Fast Food Items From The '70s That We Want Back

    Fast-food innovation never stops, and while today's options may seem exciting, the '70s had some now-discontinued items that deserve a return to the menu.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • Joseph Quinn at the premiere of Fantastic Four

    Joseph Quinn's Favorite Sandwich Is A Diner Classic

    While playing a trivia game, Pedro Pascal correctly guessed which type of sandwich his "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" co-star Joseph Quinn likes best.

    By Karen Hart 4 months ago Read More
  • A piece of chocolate cake sits next to a cup of tea

    10 Retro Cooking Hacks We Rarely Use Anymore

    Forgotten kitchen tricks can save time and boost flavor. From bread in sugar to potatoes on grills, these retro hacks make cooking easier and tastier.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • Casserole with macaroni, chicken, and cheese

    8 Mostly Forgotten Casseroles Of The '70s And '80s That Still Taste Amazing

    From a Tater Tot casserole stuffed with cheese to a Dorito flavored casserole, here are eight quirky casseroles you need to add to your dinner rotation.

    By Felicia Lee 4 months ago Read More
  • A hearty beef burger placed on a spatula over a wooden board

    Vintage Ground Beef Burger Dishes That Should Stay In The Past

    Yesteryear has plenty of delicious culinary traditions to offer, but some recipes aren't worth reviving. These retro beef burgers only belong in the past.

    By Ashwini Rakhe 4 months ago Read More
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