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  • interior of vintage diner

    10 Chain Restaurants You May Have Thought Were Totally Extinct

    If you thought any of these chain restaurants were really gone for good, think again. These restaurants have saved themselves from extinction, for now.

    By Vicky Wanja 5 hours ago Read More
  • A selection of various seafood, from fish to lobster, as well as typical add-ins like lemon and garlic, are arranged artfully on a black table.

    This Once-Popular Seafood Dish Dates Back To The 1800s

    Seafood is popular today but that wasn't always the case, especially where lobster is concerned. Yet while Lobster thermadore thrived, this dish didn't.

    By Max Dean 1 day ago Read More
  • Someone shopping in the frozen food aisle at Trader Joe's

    The Best Frozen Entree At Trader Joe's, According To The 'Product Hall Of Fame'

    Trader Joe's is so popular, it makes sense that the company would come up with its own wall-of-fame for its best, most popular eats and treats.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 day ago Read More
  • A NASA shuttle takes off, surrounded by plumes of smoke

    The Nostalgic Drink That Was Once Sent To NASA Astronauts In Space

    While it may have lost popularity in the States, this nostalgic drink that was once served in outerspace to astronauts thrives in the global market.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 day ago Read More
  • Three brownies stacked on a plate with chocolate sauce on top and scattered whole walnuts

    This Chicago Hotel Invented The Brownie In The 1800s

    Discover the origins of the brownie at this Chicago hotel, where chef Joseph Sehl created the dessert in the 1800s for the Exposition's Women's Pavilion.

    By Alba Caraceni 2 days ago Read More
  • Woman sitting on counter in retro kitchen with cookbook and baking supplies

    10 Forgotten Desserts Your Grandparents Ate In The '50s & '60s

    Desserts back in the day look pretty different from what they are now. From baked Alaska to grasshopper pie, your grandparents probably loved these desserts.

    By Emily M Alexander 2 days ago Read More
  • A variety of menu items from McDonald's

    The Outrageously Cheesy McDonald's Burger You Might Have Forgotten About

    If you're a fast food fan, you know all about the Big Mac and the Quarter Pounder. Back in the day, there was a cheesier, more decadent option, though.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 2 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of a jar of peanut butter with a spoon in it

    This Nostalgic Peanut Butter Spread Defined Snack Time In The '70s

    The 1970s was a wild era for food innovations, and one peanut butter spread from Kraft Foods may not have had staying power, but it still has fans.

    By Cami Cox 3 days ago Read More
  • the two founders of Y'alls sweet tea pitching the tea to the sharks

    Y'all Sweet Tea: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Y'all Sweet Tea is a produce of Alabamian ingenuity, but how did the founders fair in Shark-infested waters? Did they sink or did they swim?

    By Milly Tamarez 3 days ago Read More
  • Green sugarcane fields at sunset

    The Country That Produces The Most Sugarcane In The World

    Sugarcane not only provides the world with sweet sugar for baking, but it's turned into alcohol and biofuels. However, which country produces the most?

    By Cheryl Kochenderfer 4 days ago Read More
  • Tuna noodle casserole in a white dish on a table cloth

    9 Old-School Pasta Dishes That Have Nearly Vanished

    Pasta has been around for thousands of years, but not every iteration has stood the test of time. These old-school dishes are the perfect examples.

    By Hayden Fletcher 4 days ago Read More
  • Glasses of iced ginger ale by ginger and limes

    The Ginger-Ale Brand That Was Sued For Not Using 'Real Ginger'

    Ginger ales are classic, and one brand has long been synonymous with quality. Unfortunately, it was sued for advertising real ginger without actually having it.

    By Cheryl Kochenderfer 4 days ago Read More
  • Wolfgang Puck in a black shirt holding an Oscar award in front of  an Oscars promotional background

    Wolfgang Puck's Favorite Celebratory Meal Might Be Yours, Too

    Wolfgang Puck became a big fan of a food adored by many people across the globe, but only after giving it a major makeover that helped inspire a regional trend.

    By Alba Caraceni 4 days ago Read More
  • a barbecue meat plate featuring sausages, lamb, steaks, pork, chicken wings, and an array of sides, including cole slaw, dips, tomatoes, and jalapenos

    This Old-School Meat Used To Be Popular On BBQ Menus

    American cuisine has changed over the years, with some meats and dishes that used to be popular having fallen by the wayside. This is one meat is such a one.

    By Nikita Ephanov 5 days ago Read More
  • grandparent and grandchild cooking in kitchen

    The Vintage Soup Your Grandparents Probably Made

    There are plenty of vintage dishes that have been mostly forgotten, but this soup is just as likely your favorite as it was your grandparents'.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • homemade bread pudding served on plate

    The 11th-Century Origins Of Bread Pudding

    With a simple, economical recipe that makes use of leftover inrgedients, its no wonder that bread history has an origin story that dates back centuries.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Assorted ice cream flavor scoops

    The Once-Popular Vintage Ice Cream Treat You Hardly See Anymore

    A century ago, one frozen treat was all the rage, spreading across the United States in the 1930s. Now, the once-popular delight is hard to come by.

    By Nikita Ephanov 8 days ago Read More
  • Dinner with Jell-O salad

    6 Midwestern Comfort Foods That You Rarely See Anymore

    The Midwestern United States is its own culinary region with many dishes unique to the area. These are some comfort foods from there not around anymore.

    By Jessica Petty 9 days ago Read More
  • Person placing readymade food in oven

    The Classic Boomer Steak Dinner We Still Eat Today

    Old-school favorites like meatloaf and tuna casserole are still popular today, yet one steak dish takes the cake in terms of boomer classics.

    By Nikita Ephanov 9 days ago Read More
  • A pan of Ledo Pizza.

    What Makes Maryland-Style Pizza Unique?

    You've heard of Chicago deep dish and New York style pizza, but what about Maryland? What sets this type of pizza apart from the rest of the country?

    By Max Dean 10 days ago Read More
  • Cracker Barrel sign

    9 Big Reasons Cracker Barrel Is Struggling

    If you grew up hitting a Cracker Barrel off the highway during a roadtrip, those days might be coming to an end. The restaurant is struggling, big time.

    By Vicky Wanja 12 days ago Read More
  • Schnitzel with herbs and lemon

    Chicken-Fried Steak Vs Schnitzel: They're More Alike Than You Think

    American staple chicken-fried steak and the German dish schnitzel are more similar than you might think, largely because one led to the creation of the other.

    By Jack Rose 12 days ago Read More
  • a bunch of soul food dishes overhead

    Experts Reminisce On Beloved Soul Food Dishes We Rarely See Anymore

    Soul food and its dishes have changed a lot over the years. These are some pretty beloved soul food dishes that you don't really see anymore nowadays.

    By Rachael Mamane 12 days ago Read More
  • Vendor passing chocolate ice cream cone to customer

    What Happened To This New England Restaurant Chain Made Famous For Its Ice Cream?

    Friendly's has had an interesting journey as a company since its inception. Here's a look at its history from the start to today and where it stands.

    By Benjamin Canner 13 days ago Read More
  • Bucket of fried chicken

    This Chicken Chain Was Big In The '80s But Has Nearly Vanished Today

    Many consider the 1980s a fast food golden era, and on the West Coast, there was one major player in the poultry scene that has nearly vanished today.

    By Nikita Ephanov 14 days ago Read More
  • Plate of meatloaf slices, green beans, and mashed potatoes

    The Unique Ingredient That Made Meatloaf Elvis Presley's Favorite Food

    Elvis is known for his music and acting, but also his appetite -- and yet he preferred the style of cooking he grew up with, which included fillers in meatloaf.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt 14 days ago Read More
  • person slicing bread

    The Once-Popular Open-Faced Sandwich We Hardly See Anymore

    Even if you typically prefer your sandwiches with two slices of bread, this cheesy delight is worth a try. The recipe goes back several centuries.

    By Nikita Ephanov 15 days ago Read More
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