13 Classic Meals That Are 100 Years Old Or Older
Far from being just fast food and processed snacks, American cuisine features rich culinary traditions that reflect a variety of backgrounds.
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McDonald's Doesn't Actually Make Its Pies. Here's The Company That Does
McDonald's apple hand pies are one of its most popular menu treats, and they've been supplied by the same company for decades. Here's who makes them.
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German Vs American Potato Salad: What's The Difference Between The Tried-And-True Classic Sides?
Potato salad is a staple in this country, but it turns out, despite American passion for the dish, its roots go back to Germany, where it looks quite different.
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Why Boomers Apparently Loved To Boil Food Back In The Day
Ever wondered why your parents or grandparents seem to boil just about everything? It turns out there were pretty legitimate reasons for this cooking practice.
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Does Culver's Have Breakfast?
For all of the hoopla surrounding Culver's lunch and dinner menu, you might be wondering whether the chain offers an equally delicious breakfast menu.
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This '70s Burger King Menu Item Didn't Have A Single Topping On It
Burger King has rolled out plenty of new menu items over the decades, such as this unusual burger from the 1970s that came without any toppings.
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How To Drink Vodka Like You're In Russia
If you want to drink vodka as if you're in Russia, or at least hold your own when drinking with Eastern Europeans, here's what you need to know.
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The Brilliant Carl's Jr. Burger Concept Inflation Destroyed
Once upon a time, when food was less expensive, Carl's Jr. launched a campaign that was clever, tasty, and oh-so satisfying. Unfortunately, it couldn't survive.
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How Southern France Makes Pesto
Along the warm shores of Southern France, there you can find a native pesto-like sauce (that some say was made before Genoa's version). Here's what it entails.
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This 2-Ingredient Cocktail Has Been Wetting Whistles Since 1914
Cocktails have had a resurgence over the last few decades, with classics from the early 20th and late 19th century making a comeback, including this one.
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The Staple Coffee For Old West Cowboys Is Still Available Today
Known as the coffee that won the West, this brand was popular among cowboys because it was one of the first to come pre-roasted, making it easy to brew.
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The Old-Timey Hard Candy That Was Rough On People's Tongues
Even though this old-timey candy dissolves into sharp, sugary layers that can easily cut up your tongue, some people still absolutely love it.
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An Italian Sub Should Always Be Sprinkled With This Seasoning
No Italian sub is complete without a generous dusting of this seasoning, which packs the real punch and brings an unmistakable Italian-American deli flair.
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This Airline Has Had The Same Iconic Cocktail For Over 20 Years
Upper Class passengers and certain elite frequent flyers have been able to sip on this airline's signature sweet, tart, and bubbly cocktail for two decades.
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The Fast Casual Chain That's Been Family-Owned Since The '80s
One iconic fast casual restaurant, which is particularly ubiquitous in airports and malls, has been family-owned and operated since the 1980s.
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The '90s Taco Bell Breakfast Sandwich That Failed To Compete With The Egg McMuffin
Back in the 1990s, Taco Bell released a very familiar-looking breakfast sandwich, hoping to compete with the Egg McMuffin, only to fail horribly.
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How Your Grandma Probably Made Chicken
While many 1950s cooking trends haven't exactly held up, one classic method for preparing perfectly juicy, tender chicken still works beautifully.
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Who Actually Owns Culver's?
Culver's started in 1984 in Wisconsin, and has a reputation for thoroughly Midwestern hospitality and comfort food. But who actually owns the chain?
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This Cowboy Dessert Was The Old West's Version Of A Modern-Day Favorite
Back in the days of cattle drives and cowboys, ranchers lured workers with the promise of real cooks on the trail. With them came this cowboy dessert.
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How To Order A Dairy Queen Sundae Like It's The '60s
Dairy Queen has been around for decades and decades, bringing joy to countless generations. Now, relive the past with this throwback sundae.
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What's In The World's Most Expensive Sandwich?
When you think about the world's most expensive sandwich, you might think of something European or Asian, but it's an American classic right in NYC.
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What Was The Retro Meal Deal At Old Saloons?
Naturally, 19th-century saloon owners wanted to keep their doors open, so somewhere along the line, they ended up inventing a pretty nifty meal deal.
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The Fast Food Chain That Used To Offer A Prime Rib Sandwich Meal
Chains often introduce unique items only to discontinue them without explanation. That's what happened to one spot's prime rib sandwich meal in the 2010s.
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How Chef Boyardee Prepped Pasta For His Tomato Sauce In The 1930s
Before he was a grocery aisle icon, Chef Boyardee cut his teeth in restaurant kitchens, utilizing a unique pasta-prep method designed for tomato sauce.
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Dolly Parton Will Only Eat Clams One Specific Way
Dolly Parton isn't pretentious when it comes to good food, but she really does prefer to eat clams in this one specific way. Here's how the global star dines.
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Thousand Island Vs Russian Vs French Dressing: What's The Real Difference?
Though Thousand Island, Russian, and French dressings share a similar base, each boasts a distinct origin, ingredient profile, and personality.
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How Many Olives Are Used For One Bottle Of Olive Oil?
A bottle of olive oil may be an expensive investment, but it's one most of us indulge in, at least now and gain. But how many olives go into just one bottle?
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