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  • A cowboy is cooking a meal over an open fire.

    Cowboys Enjoyed These 5 Mexican Meals In The Old West

    It's little secret that cowfolk life was influenced in many ways, including how cowpokes ate, by Mexican vaqueros. Here are some Mexican dishes they enjoyed.

    By Cami Cox 54 min ago Read More
  • Salisbury steak served with mashed potatoes.

    Why Boomers Center Meals Around Meat

    Boomers, those born in the late '40s through the mid-'60s, often center their meals around meat (with the favorite being beef). Here's why they do.

    By Nikita Ephanov 5 hours ago Read More
  • A wide array of different types of fruit laid out in a rainbow of colors.

    The Oldest Cultivated Fruit In The World Goes Way, Way Back

    The oldest cultivated fruit might also be the oldest crop in general, and it comes from the seat of human civlization, thousands of years ago: the Levant.

    By Max Dean 18 hours ago Read More
  • Breakfast spread served on a table.

    73 Years Ago, A Beloved Frozen Breakfast Food Was Added To The Aisles

    Despite a legacy spanning over 70 years, this beloved breakfast staple continues to dominate the freezer aisle with an ever-growing array of varieties.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 day ago Read More
  • Raw ground beef in a rectangle shape with small tomatoes and pink rock salt on either side.

    This Retro Ground Beef Meal From The '60s Deserves A Revival

    If you want to zhuzh up your weeknight dinners with something beefy, filling, a little retro, but oh-so satisfying, then try this '60s meal.

    By Alba Caraceni 3 days ago Read More
  • Jimi Hendrix performing on stage

    Jimi Hendrix's 1967 Hit Was Apparently Inspired By This Simple Food

    Inspiration for Jimi Hendrix's writing came from anywhere and everywhere. His 1967 hit, "The Wind Cries Mary," was apparently inspired by this simple food.

    By Jennifer Waldera 4 days ago Read More
  • A variety of Campbell's soups.

    Why This Beloved Campbell's Soup Flavor Was Discontinued

    Everyone has a favorite flavor of Campbell's soup, but unfortunately, due to changing consumer tastes, some once-popular options are no longer with us.

    By Max Dean 5 days ago Read More
  • old photo of lumberjacks standing atop large pile of logs

    8 Foods That Were Vintage Lumberjack Staples

    Old-school lumberjacks had to consume thousands of calories a day to keep themselves and their operations going. These are some of the staple foods they ate.

    By Benjamin Canner 6 days ago Read More
  • Hands holding M&Ms.

    Why Red M&M's Disappeared For Over A Decade

    For just over 10 years, if you wanted to have some red M&M's, you were out of luck, Here's why they were temporarily discontinued in the 1970s.

    By Nadia Hassani 7 days ago Read More
  • Strawberries on a plant.

    The State That Produces The Most Strawberries Isn't Florida

    You might think that the state that produces the most strawberries is Florida because it produces a fair share in winter, but you'd be incorrect.

    By Max Dean 7 days ago Read More
  • Willie Nelson performing on stage.

    How Willie Nelson Is Linked To These 2 American Beers

    Willie Nelson is a powerhouse of the Country music scene, but throughout his career, even though he's sober now, he was unofficially linked to two beers.

    By Nikita Ephanov 8 days ago Read More
  • Various cheeses for sale in a grocery store

    61 Years Ago, This Boomer Grocery Store Cheese Was Introduced

    In 1965, just following the era of the Baby Boom, one company released a grocery store cheese that ended up changing the culinary landscape for good.

    By Cara J Suppa 8 days ago Read More
  • An open package of Dunkaroos, showing cookies and icing in a blue snack tray

    10 After-School Snacks Kids Always Ate In The '90s

    From pizza rolls to snack cakes to colorful freeze pops, these are the nostalgic snacks that every '90s kid was munching on back in the day.

    By Molly E. Sandwell 9 days ago Read More
  • Vanilla milkshake with colored sprinkles and a red and white striped straw.

    This Fast Food Restaurant Made Cup Cake Shakes In The Late 2000s

    In the late 2000s, there was one fast food chain that went above and beyond, bringing together both milkshakes and the then-trendy cupcakes.

    By Jennifer Waldera 10 days ago Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay smiling while on talk show

    10 Famous Chefs Who Had Humble Beginnings

    Not every famous chef started with an easy path to success. These stories highlight the struggles and determination behind their rise to culinary fame.

    By Kevin Haggerty 10 days ago Read More
  • Alton Brown posing with his hand under his chin.

    Alton Brown Absolutely Hates This Food And Said It's Impossible To Make It Taste Good

    Alton Brown is not known for his dislikes but his scientific approach to cooking, so when he says he hates this one food in particular, we're curious.

    By Food Republic Staff 10 days ago Read More
  • An image of Graham Crackers.

    The Fascinating Way Nabisco Marketed Graham Crackers During The Great Depression

    During the Great Depression, people had to be creative with what they had, and Nabisco found a clever way to market graham crackers that played into this.

    By Max Dean 10 days ago Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay on red carpet of an event.

    Gordon Ramsay's Must-Have Food When Visiting Miami

    Gordon Ramsay is a world-famous chef but also a world traveler who knows his way around international eats, so it's little surprise he grabs this in Miami.

    By Jack Rose 11 days ago Read More
  • BeatBox hard teas in single-serve cartons with glasses of drink

    BeatBox Beverages: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    BeatBox Beverages was founded by three friends in college who sought to create the Redbull of alcohol -- trendy, fun, and successful, but did the Sharks bite?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt 12 days ago Read More
  • Bowl of ketchup surrounded by tomatoes

    The Funky Heinz Ketchup That Deserves A Comeback

    Heinz has made its name by selling products we come to think of as staples, like its ketchup or baked beans, but in the early 2000s, it released a funky item.

    By Max Dean 12 days ago Read More
  • A vintage picture of a young toddler eating porridge.

    The Retro Breakfast Pudding Your Grandparents Likely Ate

    When most of us hear the word pudding, we think of a tasty dessert, but there was one type eaten by our grandparents that made a hearty breakfast.

    By Nadia Hassani 14 days ago Read More
  • Millennial and boomer men having a conversation in a kitchen

    15 Millennial Food Trends That Boomers Hate

    Millennial food habits seem commonplace right now, from meal delivery kits to hyper-spicy foods. But boomers can't seem to get on board with them.

    By Vicky Wanja 15 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of Elizabeth Taylor, smiling at the camera; posing with one hand against her cheek

    Elizabeth Taylor's Favorite Pasta Is A Tomato Lover's Dream

    Elizabeth Taylor was a foodie, and she had many favorite dishes from restaurants around the world. Her favorite pasta is a simple tomato-based dish.

    By Cami Cox 15 days ago Read More
  • Steak on a grill with flames.

    This Fast Food Restaurant's Steak Sandwiches Failed In The '90s

    Steak and fast food don't often go hand in hand, but back in the 1990s, one chain decided to go all out and make steak sandwich it hoped would do well.

    By Jennifer Waldera 15 days ago Read More
  • plate graham crackers milk

    6 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Graham Crackers

    The history of graham crackers is a long and interesting one that all started with a minister named Sylvester Graham in the mid-19th century.

    By Felicia Lee 16 days ago Read More
  • Budweiser cans sold on a shelf.

    Budweiser's Beer Label Has Hidden Meanings. Let Us Explain

    Budweiser has long been an American treasure, but did you know much of its history is hidden on its label? Here's what you should know.

    By Nikita Ephanov 17 days ago Read More
  • An image of John F Kennedy.

    Why John F Kennedy Ate Plain Foods

    It's always interesting to learn about the foods and drinks that US presidents preferred. John F Kennedy was not an adventurous eater for this reason.

    By Max Dean 17 days ago Read More
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