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  • Color portrait of a young Frank Sinatra smiling

    Here's Exactly How Frank Sinatra Liked His Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    Frank Sinatra was famous for his crooning, but he had an eye for food, so it's little surprise he had a specific request for his chicken salad sandwiches.

    By Food Republic Staff 1 hour ago Read More
  • Steaming cup of coffee surrounded by coffee beans

    The Oldest Coffee Company In The US Isn't Maxwell House

    It may feel like the company has been around since the beginning of bean roasting, but Maxwell House isn't the oldest coffee business in the United States.

    By Jennifer Waldera 2 days ago Read More
  • People cheering beer glasses

    This Old-School Lager Isn't As Popular As It Once Was

    This old-school lager has joined the lineage of once-popular beers that are now nearly impossible to find outside of specific regional markets.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 days ago Read More
  • Three milkshakes in vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate are in classic diner glasses, topped with whipped cream and cherries, with pin-stripe straws

    The Simple Difference Between A Milkshake And A Malt

    A malt, a milkshake, just what's the difference? They're both sweet, frosty drinks made with ice cream, but where do those two beverages differ?

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 3 days ago Read More
  • Various condiments in bowls

    The Old-School Condiment That Went Out Of Fashion In Restaurants

    If you dined at an upscale eatery in the early 20th century, you might have encountered this sweet and savory condiment, which has since fallen out of style.

    By Nikita Ephanov 3 days ago Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain looking into the camera

    Anthony Bourdain's Last Episode Of Parts Unknown Will Never Air. Here's Why

    Anthony Bourdain left a lasting impact on those he encountered and fans of his show, 'Parts Unknown.' But the footage from his final episode will never air.

    By Max Dean 3 days ago Read More
  • A picture of Gordon Ramsay smiling.

    The Classic Thai Dish Gordon Ramsay Once Made Totally Wrong On Camera

    Gordon Ramsay always has something to say to others when they cook, so it almost seems like poetic justice that he struggled to make this classic Thai dish.

    By Max Dean 3 days ago Read More
  • Halved juicy Lucy burger served with chips

    Tracing The Origins Of The Juicy Lucy Burger

    Two Minneapolis eateries both vigorously claim to be the best place to get the Juicy Lucy — but the famous cheeseburger's origins are hotly debated.

    By Nikita Ephanov 4 days ago Read More
  • A couple sitting in the ocean on flotation devices toast with drinks from a FOAM cooler floating between them

    FOAM Coolers: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    FOAM coolers are built from the same stuff as CROCs, and it's durable, comes in fun colors, and best of all, is lightweight. But did the Sharks love it?

    By Cami Cox 5 days ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra in a car

    Frank Sinatra Loved To Dine At This Italian Restaurant In His Hometown

    One of Frank Sinatra's favorite places to dine was an Italian restaurant in Hoboken that is still open today and devoted to its famous one-time regular.

    By Alba Caraceni 6 days ago Read More
  • Home cook placing casserole into oven

    The Retro Chicken Casserole That Was Lost To Time

    Blending Tex-Mex and 1950s dining trends, this retro chicken casserole was popular into the '80s, but has since faded from its 20th-century zeitgeist.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of Ree Drummond, smiling

    Ree Drummond Hates Making This Classic Finger Food

    We all have things we don't want to make at home (or eat at home, if we're being honest), and Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman, is no exception.

    By Cami Cox 7 days ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra singing on stage with a microphone

    Frank Sinatra's Favorite Tomato Sauce Was A Fresh Italian Classic

    Frank Sinatra, Old Blue Eyes, knew Italian cuisine the way he knew singing, so it's little surprise that his favorite tomato sauce was a fresh Italian classic.

    By Jack Rose 7 days ago Read More
  • Person peeling a banana

    The Retro Appetizer That Turns Bananas Into A Savory Treat

    Just when you thought there wasn't enough controversy around the idea of bananas and mayonnaise on a sandwich, one retro appetizer kicks things up a notch.

    By Jack Rose 7 days ago Read More
  • plastic Coca-Cola bottles lining shelf

    The Reason Coca-Cola Changed From Glass To Plastic Bottles

    Coca-Cola iconically originally came in glass bottles, those hourglass figures famous even today, but the company switched to plastic bottles.

    By Nikita Ephanov 8 days ago Read More
  • Person holding Burger King drink and burger

    This Burger King Sandwich From The '70s Deserves A Comeback

    Let's take a moment of silence for a truly unique and sorely missed Burger King sandwich that reigned supreme in the 1970s before its eventual discontinuation.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 8 days ago Read More
  • Jamaican oxtail with sides

    The Origins Of Jamaican Oxtail

    Generations of cooks have transformed Jamaican oxtail from something once perceived as a less desirable cut of meat into a celebrated culinary staple.

    By Jack Rose 10 days ago Read More
  • french fries cooking in fryer

    How To Upgrade French Fries Like The East Coast

    Move over ketchup, it's time to give your french fries the East Coast treatment with an unexpected seasoning (it's not mayo, either).

    By Nikita Ephanov 11 days ago Read More
  • a bowl of steel-cut oats topped with blueberries and slices of banana

    OatMeals: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    The founder of OatMeals sought to bring the breakfast staple to the masses (and other mealtimes, too). But did her concept sink or swim in Shark-infested water?

    By Cami Cox 12 days ago Read More
  • Different flavor Pringles can laying on their sides with a red Original flavor can on top

    The Sweet Holiday Pringles Chip Shoppers Don't Want Back

    Pringles used to debut sweet holiday flavors each year, and there was one rendition that did not go over well with even the most loyal of fans.

    By Alba Caraceni 12 days ago Read More
  • Aerial view of La Tomatina festival

    Spain Is Home To The World's Largest Food Fight Featuring One Iconic Fruit

    For precisely one hour in late August, a normally sleepy town in Spain transforms into a frenzy of thousands of people prepared for an annual food fight.

    By Nikita Ephanov 13 days ago Read More
  • A table filled with lots of different pies, Fall spices, pumpkins, and apples

    The Forgotten Pie Your Grandparents Ate In The Mid-1900s

    Your grandparents ate some food you might raise an eyebrow at, but, let's be real, some of their desserts were absolutely delicious, like this green pie.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 14 days ago Read More
  • Thanksgiving meal spread out over a table, complete with sides and desserts

    This Once-Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish Belongs In The Past

    Throughout the course of our country's history, dishes have come and gone in popularity, but perhaps this one Thanksgiving side-dish belongs in the past.

    By Nikita Ephanov 14 days ago Read More
  • Julia Child in her kitchen with a table full of produce, bread, cheese, cured meats, and wine.

    You Can Still Visit The French Restaurant That Changed Julia Child's Life

    When Julia Child moved to France with her husband on goverment business, she would have no idea that the first French food she ate would change her life.

    By Jennifer Waldera 15 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's french fries

    The Greasy, Glorious History Of The McDonald's Fry

    If you've noticed that McDonald's french fries don't quite taste the same as they used to, that's because there's a real reason why. Here's the history.

    By Rachael Mamane 15 days ago Read More
  • Julia Child smiling at camera

    Julia Child Cried Tears Of Joy Over This Dessert

    Julia Child was so passionate about food that while many dishes sparked effusive praise, only one creamy dessert was able to actually bring her to tears.

    By Danielle Esposito 16 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's fries in container

    How Were McDonald's Original Fries Different From Today's Version?

    While McDonald's french fries have always been popular, longtime fans of the chain have noticed that the recipe has gone through changes over the years.

    By Cheryl Kochenderfer 16 days ago Read More
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