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  • Bowl of chili and a cinnamon roll

    Cinnamon Rolls And Chili? In This State, It's A Staple Combo

    Though it seems like an odd pairing, cinnamon rolls and chili work well together, and combining the two is wildly popular in this Midwestern state.

    By Karen Hart 3 months ago Read More
  • A plate of blackened chicken with rice and vegetables

    9 Old-School Southern Chicken Dishes That Need To Make A Comeback

    The Southern states have some of the strongest culinary traditions in the US, with plenty of once-popular dishes that deserve to come back to dinner tables.

    By Felicia Lee 3 months ago Read More
  • A child looking for a toy inside a cereal box from the 1950s

    12 Vintage Cereal Box Toys That Could Be Worth A Pretty Penny Today

    If you've got a stash of vintage cereal box toys from decades past, you might be able to fetch a hefty price for them on auction sites like Ebay.

    By Amanda Ketola 3 months ago Read More
  • Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone at a premiere

    This Chain Restaurant Was Actually Founded By Bruce Willis And Sylvester Stallone

    This flashy restaurant chain once drew red carpets, tourists, and hype, backed by some of Hollywood's biggest names, before its rapid decline began.

    By Amrita Ray 3 months ago Read More
  • Deep fried Idaho finger steaks on a wooden board, with french fries and dipping sauce

    Unique Regional Dishes That Deserve National Fame

    From the Midwest to the Deep South, the US is full of regional specialty foods that are virtually unknown anywhere else. Here are some that deserve more love.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • Viennese coffee with whipped cream

    Iced Austrian-Style Coffee Should Be Your New Go-To Morning Drink

    If you love iced coffee and lots of whipped cream, you have to try the cold version of this Austrian drink that has a long and delicious history.

    By Amrita Ray 4 months ago Read More
  • Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant

    President Ulysses S Grant Would Never Touch Steak Cooked Like This

    President Ulysses S. Grant had some unexpected food habits, like eating a vinegar-soaked cucumber for breakfast, and the same goes for his steak preference.

    By Karen Hart 4 months ago Read More
  • An overhead view of a picnic blanket covered in fresh food

    Iconic Picnic Staples From The '60s That Need To Make A Comeback

    Time can change the types of food people eat. Here's a list of some iconic picnic foods people enjoyed in the 1960s that could potentially make a comeback.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • Cherry pie on a white plate placed on a marble table

    10 Classic Pies That Have Nearly Vanished

    We certainly love our pies. Here's several classic pies that most people don't think about too often anymore. Lemon icebox pie anyone?

    By Ashwini Rakhe 4 months ago Read More
  • Dragon's Beard candy cross section spilling with nuts, coconut and sesame seeds on a wooden board

    Dragon's Beard Candy Is An Ancient Chinese Confectionery Similar To This Carnival Classic

    Dragon Beard is a delicious Chinese candy that requires a deft hand to make, but it does share some similarities with a favorite from American carnivals.

    By Nick Rivera 4 months ago Read More
  • Two varieties of canned Mountain Dew on ice

    Are New Mountain Dew Flavors Tied To World Tragedies? The Curse Conspiracy, Explained

    According to certain people online, the release of a new Mountain Dew flavor predicts an upcoming tragedy. Let's see if the evidence holds water.

    By Nick Rivera 4 months ago Read More
  • Liver and onions

    10 Working Families' Dinners That Faded Away

    America has some very interesting food history. Here's a look at working family dinners that were staples at the time, but have since become less popular.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate handcrafted bonbons and cutted piece of candy with caramel on a black background

    The Popular '70s Candy Bar That Mysteriously Disappeared

    The maker of Mounds once produced a creamy, crispy chocolate bar with ingredients that made it seem like it should have had staying power, but it's long gone.

    By Alexa Valme 4 months ago Read More
  • Pot of chicken and dumplings

    Classic Southern Comfort Foods That Need To Make A Comeback

    These southern comfort foods were and are staples of the region, but they aren't very well-known these days. It's time to give them a nationwide resurgence.

    By Felicia Lee 4 months ago Read More
  • Tapioca pudding

    Comfort Foods That Used To Be Everywhere (But You Rarely See Now)

    Comfort foods can mean many things to different people. Feelings of nostalgia or good times with the family. Here are a few that have all but disappeared.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • Three white mugs with orange and yellow butterflies alongside lion decoration and macarons

    5 Vintage Dessert Dishware To Add To Your Collection

    Nothing elevates a table like vintage dishes, and that holds true for dessert. Here are some recommendations for finding vintage dessert dishware.

    By Bobby Lewis 4 months ago Read More
  • Lobster thermidor with broccoli rice, mashed potatoes, and lettuce

    Vintage Seafood Dishes That America Mostly Forgot

    Lobster Newburg, Crab Louie, and Shrimp Victoria are a few old-school seafood dishes many Americans may have forgotten about. This list might jog your memory.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • Jellied pork and beef on a white plate

    Mostly Forgotten Retro Dishes From Every US State

    From funeral potatoes to vinegar pie and scrapple, here's a delectable list of mostly forgotten dishes from every U.S. state.

    By Monika Sudakov 4 months ago Read More
  • Macaulay Culkin wearing a light blue shirt, beige suit and black bowtie in front of a two-tone orange background

    Macaulay Culkin Wishes He Could Bring Back This Iconic '90s Drink

    Macaulay Culkin is a cultural icon from the 1990s. When it comes to food and beverages, the star wishes he could bring back this iconic drink.

    By Nick Rivera 4 months ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of a mother in the 1950s, cooking while taking care of a baby

    9 Retro Recipes Your Grandma Probably Made Every Week

    Home cooking has changed a lot over the years, with some once-beloved dishes falling out of favor. Here are a few recipes your grandmother used to love.

    By Felicia Lee 4 months ago Read More
  • A slice of bread with the entire surface evenly smeared with cacao butter

    The Wacky Vintage Spread Only '70s Kids Remember

    If you weren't around in the 1970s, then you missed out on your chance to try this sweet and yummy spread that people still think needs to make a comeback.

    By Alexa Valme 4 months ago Read More
  • Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay in a chef's coat walking the red carpet

    10 Dishes That Helped Make These Celebrity Chefs Famous

    Some dishes have really helped certain celebrity chefs become famous. From David Chang to Giada de Laurentiis and Bobby Flay, here's a tasty lineup.

    By Shelby Bock 4 months ago Read More
  • Overhead view of brightly colored breakfast cereal

    10 Discontinued Store-Bought Breakfast Items People Still Miss

    The world of breakfasts has a storied history, and many still miss discontinued items from household names like Kellogg's and General Mills.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
  • Taco Bell tacos

    We Can't Believe How Much A Taco Bell Taco Used To Cost

    Taco Bell has a reputation among its fans as being the most budget-friendly of the fast food chains, but it was once even more affordable than it is now.

    By Nick Rivera 4 months ago Read More
  • Selection of colorful scoops of ice cream in cups, surrounded by cones, berries, and other ingredients

    13 Old-School Ice Cream Flavors We Wish We Could Find In Stores

    Many ice creams have come and gone over the years, with surprising flavors like wine or vintage candy. Here are a few we wish we could still buy.

    By Liana Hornyak 4 months ago Read More
  • Battenberg cake on white tray

    A Beginner's Guide To The British Classic Battenberg Cake

    There's more to this deceptively simple cake than meets the eye. Curious about its longer history, and that famous four-square checkerboard pattern?

    By Samantha Cochran 4 months ago Read More
  • Ambrosia salad

    Vintage No-Bake Desserts Grandma Used To Make (But You've Probably Forgotten)

    There are all kinds of old-school no-bake desserts that grandmothers used to make. We're highlighting a few of these, from banana pudding to lemon icebox cake.

    By Jay Wilson 4 months ago Read More
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