What Americans Were Eating In 1776
During the American Revolution, Americans mostly ate what was available locally. Some of the Founding Fathers' favorite foods can still be made easily today.
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Why Fans Blame Fruitopia For The Demise Of Five Alive In The United States
Five Alive was a beloved drink sold by Coca-Cola — until it wasn't. Here's why fans blame the beverage that followed as the reason Five Alive disappeared.
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One Of The Oldest Bakeries In The World Is Still Making Treats Over 700 Years After Its Founding
Running a bakery is not an easy task. So when a bakery is nearly three times as old as the United States, you know they're doing something right.
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The Bizarre Reason Golf Balls Once Led To A Hash Brown Recall In The US
Unfortunately, food recalls are not all that uncommon. There was however, a very rare one in which golf balls caused a hash brown recall.
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How Popcorn And Pickles Became A Texan Movie Theater Combo Must-Grab
It may seem surprising, but in some parts of the country, the unusual tangy-salty combination of pickles and popcorn is a must-have snack for moviegoers.
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6 Cooking Shows From The '90s That Are Still Worth Watching
A great way to experience the vibe of the '90s is through some of the decade's best cooking shows, and there's plenty you can learn from this feel-good TV.
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Why This Old-Fashioned Biscuit Method Stuck Around For So Long
There's more than one way to make biscuits, and "beaten" biscuits especially have been around for well over a hundred years. Here's everything you need to know.
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Everyone Ate It In The '50s — Now You Likely Won't See It On Popular Restaurant Menus
Once a dearly beloved item on every dinner menu, this bold-tasting dish no longer pleases the palates of younger generations today.
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The Mystery Spice Shaker That Once Shared Tables With Salt And Pepper
While salt and pepper are easily identifiable shakers on a table, there was once a third shaker present. Find out what it might have been for.
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Before Hops Dominated Beer, Brewers Relied On This Common Backyard Weed
Once upon a time, hops weren't the primary bittering agent in a homebrew. That honor belonged to this unlikely backyard plant.
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Everyone Used To Eat This Scandalous Dessert — Now Younger Generations Would Be Confused By It
Generations before used to enjoy a politically charged dessert, but as tastes have changed over time, the recipe has fallen out of favor.
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What's On The Menu At London's Oldest Fish And Chip Shop
In the bustling city of London, there's a historic fish and chip shop where you can order far more than a basic version of the quintessential British dish.
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Here's What Share Of US McDonald's Locations Are Franchisee-Owned
If you've ever wondered how many McDonald's locations are owned by the company itself or franchisees, here's what you should know.
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A Small Business Owner Saved This World War II-Era Chocolate Brand From Extinction
Legacy brands, especially food ones, provide sensory links to the past. That's why this entrepreneur is keeping alive a NECCO chocolate brand from the 1930s.
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These Beloved Snack Brands All Hail From Pennsylvania — How Many Do You Recognize?
Pennsylvania's connection to the snack world is staggering. If you love to graze, you likely have some Keystone State originals in your pantry right now.
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This Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole Is A Bona Fide Boomer Meal That Will Honestly Never Get Old
Casseroles ruled every Boomer kid's kitchen table growing up, and this Tex-Mex variation was no exception — only, it's just as dignified for your table today.
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This Is How Far $5 Could Take You With The McDonald's Breakfast Menu In The '80s
Back in the 1980s, $5 could take you much further at McDonald's than it ever could today. Here is a peak at how inexpensive fast food breakfast used to be.
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The Real Meaning Behind 'Moe's' In Moe's Southwest Grill (It's Not Someone's Name)
Moe's Southwestern Grill is one of the best Mexican restaurant chains nationwide, but Moe isn't a person, it's an acronym.
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McDonald's Tried To Beat The Whopper With This Burger, But It Clearly Was No Match
The Burger Wars between McDonald's and Burger King have been raging for decades. McD's took a big swing with this burger, and it missed.
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This Old-School Snack Combo Defined Southern 'Working Man's Lunch' In The '30s
During the Great Depression, a "working man's lunch" could be hard to come by. But this tasty 5-cent treat ended up becoming quite the Southern comfort.
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The Discontinued IHOP Breakfast You Might Remember From The '80s
IHOP's menu has seen large overhauls over the years, and diners still miss some since-discontinued items. This one has fans reminiscing decades on.
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5 US Steakhouses John Wayne Loved
It's no secret that John Wayne loved a good steak dinner, but where did he go for them? These five U.S. steakhouses were a few of his favorites.
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This Philly Cheesesteak Chain Brought Authentic Italian-American Sandwiches To The West Coast In The '90s
For this cheesesteak chain, introducing East Coast flavors to West Coast dwellers was a major feat that proved successful, standing the test of time.
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The SoCal Burger Chain That's Unfairly Overshadowed By In-N-Out
While everyone knows In-N-Out, there's another Southern California burger chain that deserves some love according to a Los Angeles native.
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What A Native Chef Wants You To Understand About Barbecue's Indigenous Origins
Barbecue is about as American as American food gets — but, according to a Native chef, it's roots pre-date Christopher Columbus' arrival ashore.
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Make Eggs And Toast 10X Better With A Creamy, Old-School Method
Eggs on toast is a classic, but can afford an upgrade from time to time. This method was popular in the 1920s, but still appeals to modern tastes.
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Andrew Zimmern Swears The Midwest Was Doing This Food Trend Long Before It Had A Name
If you were dubious about the origins of the food trend that embraces local produce, Andrew Zimmern wants you to know that Midwesterners did it first.
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