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  • 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 3 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 16 hours ago Read More
  • Glazed chicken thighs sit next to potato wedges and asparagus.

    The Right Oven Temperature For Perfect Chicken Thighs Every Time

    You might be surprised to learn that to get the perfect, juiciest, most tender chicken thighs, you needto cook them at a higher temperature than you expect.

    By Cara J Suppa 20 hours ago Read More
  • A bowl of spaghetti and meatballs.

    Why American Beef Meatballs Look Different From The Italian Versions

    Despite some superficial similarities, Italian and American meatballs are actually quite distinct in presentation, composition, and function.

    By Max Dean 21 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
  • Red grapes in ventilated packaging.

    Why Grapes Are Sold In Ventilated Bags

    If you've ever picked up a bag or clamshell of grapes, you've likely noticed the tiny holes scattered across the packaging. So, what's the deal with those?

    By Max Dean 2 days 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
  • Rack of sauced BBQ ribs on cutting board

    BBQ Lovers Agree, These Are 15 Of The Best Pork Ribs In The US

    Great pork ribs are a sign of great BBQ, and these places have some of the best in the entire country. From dry-rubbed to super saucy, let's dig into them.

    By Hayden Fletcher 4 days ago Read More
  • An image of Nobu Matsuhisa.

    For The Best Sushi Rice, Chef Nobu Washes It Way More Than Once

    The best sushi is more than fresh fish — rice is equally critical. Learn how the legendary Chef Nobu washes and prepares his world-class sushi rice.

    By Max Dean 4 days ago Read More
  • An landscape image of Denali mountain.

    The Fan-Favorite Alaskan Food Most States Don't Have

    What we eat is largely shaped by what is available to us, so it's actually not so surprising that this particular food is such a staple in Alaska.

    By Max Dean 5 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
  • A glass of Scotch on a crate.

    The Best-Selling Scotch In The World Is A Beloved Brand

    The exact number of Scotch brands is a mystery — estimated in the high hundreds, if not thousands — but one name consistently rises above the fray.

    By Max Dean 6 days ago Read More
  • chicken salad

    12 Light And Simple Summer Chicken Recipes

    If you're looking to get a light, healthy dinner on the table fast, we've got simple 12 summer chicken recipes to inspire a little creativity.

    By Food Republic 6 days ago Read More
  • Two ribeyes and a t-bone steak on a wooden table

    Ribeye Vs T-Bone: Here's Which Steak Is More Affordable

    You may have had both a ribeye and a T-bone steak before, but do you know which is more affordable? It might actually not be the one you expect.

    By Jack Rose 6 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
  • Four buttermilk biscuits on a white plate.

    The Popular Restaurant Chain That Makes Fresh Biscuits Daily

    This popular restaurant chain makes fresh buttermilk biscuits daily, and claims to serve more than 210 million of them each year (or 825,000 a day).

    By Alba Caraceni 7 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
  • Two steaks on a grill with small garnishes

    Why Your Steak Isn't Browning On The Grill

    Want to throw a steak on the grill but, for some reason, they aren't turning gloriously brown but are a sad and gray? You're missing these steps.

    By Jack Rose 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
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