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  • Vintage photo of a homeowner holding a tray of food in a circa 1980s kitchen featuring honey oak cabinetry, tiled countertops, and a retro microwave

    You Know You're From The '80s If You Had These Things In Your Kitchen

    If you lived through the '80s, then you undoubtedly will remember these specific things every kitchen had, from linoleum floors to the SaladShooter.

    By Cami Cox 13 days ago Read More
  • A selection of sandwiches on sale at a deli

    7 Throwback Sandwiches From The 1950s

    The 1950s was a wild time in culinary history, known for Jell-O salad and a new era of pre-made food. These throwback sandwiches showcase true vintage cuisine.

    By Benjamin Canner 13 days ago Read More
  • person grabbing for a donut

    10 Discontinued Fast Food Desserts We Totally Forgot About

    While most fast food chains aren't necessarily known for their dessert offerings, there have been some great fast food desserts we've lost to history.

    By Kevin Haggerty 15 days ago Read More
  • George Harrison performing on stage with guitar

    George Harrison's Go-To Sandwich Was A 3-Ingredient British Masterpiece

    Rock star George Harrison revealed that his choice of sandwich used only three ingredients. However, one of the components is a bit controversial.

    By Ilene V. Smith 16 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of a cheese pizza slice being lifted from the rest of the pie

    Why Little Caesars Dropped Its Iconic Catchphrase 'Pizza! Pizza!'

    Little Caesars' iconic “Pizza! Pizza!” catchphrase vanished for years amid changing strategies, then returned during the chain's marketing comeback.

    By Cami Cox 16 days ago Read More
  • Raw turkey and ingredients ready to be cooked

    The Old-School Turkey Diner Meal That's No Longer Popular

    Once a common dish in Pittsburgh, learn the history behind this once-popular turkey-based meal that is now almost entirely forgotten.

    By Nikita Ephanov 16 days ago Read More
  • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania's historic downtown at dusk as the sky turns pink

    The Pennsylvania Restaurant That Was Taken Over By Confederate Soldiers During The Battle Of Gettysburg

    If you want a slice of history served with your well-reviewed meat pie, then you need to head to this historic 19th-century Pennsylvania restaurant.

    By Nikita Ephanov 17 days ago Read More
  • Various sandwiches on platter

    An Emergency Sandwich Is The Once-Popular Meal From The '20s

    The emergency sandwich was an actual meal from the 1920s that combined cheap, readily available ingredients to fill your belly when times were tough.

    By Jack Rose 18 days ago Read More
  • Happy Meal box and drink from McDonald's

    12 Vintage McDonald's Happy Meal Toys That Made Fast Food More Fun

    While McDonald's wasn't the first chain to offer a kids' meal, its vintage Happy Meal toys became treasured childhood relics that spark nostalgia to this day.

    By Simone Paget 18 days ago Read More
  • A well-spread breakfast table with juice, coffee, crepes, croissants, eggs, and more

    The Once-Popular Breakfast That's Rarely Eaten Anymore

    Breakfast trends come and go, but this particular breakfast that's fallen by the wayside was eaten at least for hundreds of years before it fell out of favor.

    By Cami Cox 18 days ago Read More
  • Green metal lunch box filled with produce

    9 Old-School Lunch Boxes That'll Make You Feel Like A Kid Again

    Metal lunch boxes, which became popular with schoolchildren in the 1950s when companies started featuring characters from TV shows and movies, are so nostalgic.

    By Ilene V. Smith 18 days ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra singing at a venue in Atlanta, Georgia

    The Old-School Italian Appetizer Frank Sinatra Always Ordered

    Frank Sinatra was known for his love of food, especially Italian, almost as much as for his voice. Here's what he would order to start at Patsy's.

    By Cami Cox 19 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of Anthony Bourdain

    The Tiny Japanese Restaurant Anthony Bourdain Absolutely Loved

    Anthony Bourdain was never one to hold back when it came to his opinion, good or bad. His love of this tiny sushi restaurant is well documented.

    By Cami Cox 20 days ago Read More
  • Kataifi nests topped with pistachio on a serving platter

    What Is Kataifi And How Does It Differ From Baklava?

    With the growing popularity of Dubai chocolate bars, many people are wondering what "kataifi" is and how it's different from "baklava." Here's how they differ.

    By Eli Cohen 22 days ago Read More
  • bowl of cornflakes

    The Very Disturbing Origins Of Corn Flakes

    Kellogg's Corn Flakes are hugely popular today, but the cereal's origins were disturbing, and caused a riff between John Harvey Kellogg and his brother, Will.

    By Adam Raphael 22 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's Big Mac served with fries

    2000 Vs 2025: How The Price Of McDonald's Big Mac Has Changed

    While McDonald's continues to introduce new burger upgrades, its prices are creating tension with customers who feel the chain has become too expensive.

    By Nikita Ephanov 22 days ago Read More
  • People cheersing drinks at Foster's Main Street Tavern

    The West Virginia Tavern Steeped In Civil War History And Presidential Legacy

    One West Virginia tavern has a particularly unique history with two American presidents, and has been a staple of Beckley's Main Street for well over a century.

    By Jack Rose 22 days ago Read More
  • Cream cheese and pickle sandwich.

    16 Old-School Sandwiches Hardly Anyone Eats Anymore

    From Elvis's favorite sandwich to many Great Depression eats, these sandwiches have not stood the test of time and faded into practical obscurity.

    By Sophie Morelli 22 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding a box of Milk Duds

    The Deliciously Imperfect Origin Of Milk Duds

    You've probably had a Milk Dud at some point in your life, or at least seen them at your local snack store. But did you know about their imperfect origins?

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 22 days ago Read More
  • Chick-Fil-A food inside containers

    The Discontinued Chick-Fil-A Sandwich That Needs To Come Back

    Phased out in 2017, this sandwich from Chick-fil-A was a fan favorite, sparking a wave of internet uproar upon its removal — but you can recreate it at home.

    By Nikita Ephanov 24 days ago Read More
  • A table with a gray tablecloth is covered in myriad desserts, from cheesecake and cupcakes to tarts, rolls, and petit fours

    The Old-School Dessert That Remains Controversial Today

    There are certain desserts that were popular in bygone days that have regained popularity (Jell-O, we're looking at you), but this one remains controversial.

    By Cara J Suppa 24 days ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley standing together

    The Las Vegas Steakhouse Both Elvis Presley And Frank Sinatra Loved

    Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra called this Las Vegas eatery his favorite steakhouse, while rock 'n' roll idol Elvis Presley was also a frequent diner.

    By Cami Cox 24 days ago Read More
  • Zoomed in on Cracker Barrel's old logo on a gift card

    The Meaning Behind Cracker Barrel's Old Logo

    Cracker Barrel's rebrand of the restaurant itself and its logo is causing online backlash, but what was the meaning of the original logo?

    By Jack Rose 26 days ago Read More
  • Baked macaroni and cheese in a casserole dish, beside it a wooden spoon

    The Vintage Canned Mac And Cheese That Lives On In Our Memory

    There are many vintage foods that we look back at fondly from our childhood days, and if you grew up eating this canned mac and cheese, you might miss it.

    By Jordyn Stone 26 days ago Read More
  • Chef Julia Child in front of a wall of copper pans.

    Julia Child's 3-Ingredient Ice Cream Topping Is A Grown-Up Treat

    If you want to serve an ice cream sundae the way the famous Julia Child served her guests, then all you need are three ingredients (plus ice cream).

    By Lili Kim 26 days ago Read More
  • Three different BottleKeepers on a rock overlooking a large body of water

    BottleKeeper: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    BottleKeeper, a device designed to keep beer bottles icy cold, was already successful before heading to the Tank, but what did the Sharks think?

    By Ilene V. Smith 27 days ago Read More
  • a bottle of beer in the sand

    10 Once-Popular Beers That Are Nearly Impossible To Find Anymore

    While these beers once reigned supreme across many states in the U.S., it is now really hard to get ahold of them. Luckily, it is not impossible.

    By Drew Mortier 28 days ago Read More
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