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  • 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 3 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 3 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 3 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    Outdated Chain Restaurant Menu Items That Are Stuck In The 2000s

    Outdated chain restaurant menus still serve up relics of the 2000s -- think spicy ranch, chilli cheese fries, surf and turf plates, and the meatball sub.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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago Read More
  • A woman stands in front of a supermarket shelf filled with out of focus canned products

    The Old-School Canned Vegetarian Protein We Don't See Anyone Eating Anymore

    This tasty peanut-based plant protein came in a can and could be used in a wide variety of dishes. It was all the rage among vegetarians in the late 1900s.

    By Nick Rivera 3 months ago Read More
  • A pint of beer sits on a bar counter

    These Were Some Of The Most Expensive Beers In The World. Were They Worth It?

    There are some limited-edition beers that were crazy expensive. We're talking about thousands of dollars for a single bottle. Yup.

    By Jay Wilson 3 months ago Read More
  • An assortment of prepackaged snacks in a pile.

    '90s Snacks That Were The Peak Of Cool — Now They're Just Weird

    The '90s might have never gone out of fashion, but not everything that was cool then has remained relevant, and that includes old kids' snacks.

    By Kate Row 3 months ago Read More
  • Overhead view of a dish of kedgeree

    Outdated Egg Dishes You Rarely See Anymore

    Eggs are versatile and nutritious, and they've been used in a dazzling number of recipes over the years, with many having fallen out of favor in modern times.

    By Jay Wilson 3 months ago Read More
  • several frozen dinner boxes from swanson, libbyland, and freezer queen

    Old School Frozen TV Dinners That Everyone Forgot About

    Ah, the wonders of TV dinners. Early Swanson and Banquet frozen TV dinners might bring back some sweet memories. Here's a list of old school TV dinners.

    By Jay Wilson 3 months ago Read More
  • Ground beef being processed in plant

    8 Of The Biggest Ground Beef Recalls In American History

    Despite all the controls in place, unsafe ground beef can still make its way to consumers. We explore some of the nation's biggest ground beef recalls.

    By Felicia Lee 3 months ago Read More
  • A vintage cookbook on a kitchen table, surrounded by baking ingredients, as a girl and her grandmother make dough in the background.

    12 Retro Cookbooks That Are Worth More Than You Think

    Cookbooks have been in our kitchens for centuries, and some collectors are willing to pay a lot for first editions and rare copies of vintage cookbooks.

    By Amadea Tanner 3 months ago Read More
  • Glass mug of pumpkin spice latte topped with whipped cream, pumpkin pie syrup, anise, and cinnamon sticks with an orange pumpkin and spices in the background

    Who Invented The Pumpkin Spice Latte?

    While the pumpkin spice latte is ubiquitous now (especially in the fall), the question of who invented it and how it started isn't so easy to answer.

    By Tiffany Betts 3 months ago Read More
  • Beef in cooler at grocery store

    What Is MSM Beef And Why Is It Banned In The US?

    Mechanically separated meat (MSM) used to be a big player in America's processed food scene, but those days are long gone after the U.S. followed Europe's lead.

    By Alexa Valme 3 months ago Read More
  • Pineapple upside-down cake

    Vintage Dishes That Are Suddenly Cool Again

    Old-fashioned favorites like pimento cheese, baked Alaska, and meatloaf may have seemed passé a few years ago, but they're making a big comeback.

    By Jay Wilson 3 months ago Read More
  • Greek yogurt in a bowl, with a spoon on the side

    10 Of The Worst Yogurt Recalls In History

    Yogurt has been the subject of some major food recalls over the years, with reasons ranging from foreign objects in containers to contamination with pesticides.

    By Jay Wilson 3 months ago Read More
  • Italian beef sandwich with extra giardiniera on the side and french fries on a wooden board

    Italian Beef Vs French Dip: How These Sandwiches Differ

    The Italian beef and French dip are icons of the sandwich world. It's easy to get them confused because of their similarities, though, so here's the difference.

    By Tiffany Betts 3 months ago Read More
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