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  • Four children sitting on a beach wall, enjoying ice cream with the forest in the background

    8 Ice Cream Novelties Everyone Ate In The 1970s

    These ice cream novelties were favorites in the 1970s, from colorful Bomb Pops and creamy Pudding Pops to Good Humor classics and old-school Creamsicles.

    By Arya Chatterjee 4 hours ago Read More
  • Glass of beer on marble-looking surface with American flag

    8 Frequent Complaints About American Beer

    From questionable ingredients to the true reason behind the promotion of drinking it ice cold, American beer has received a whole host of common complaints.

    By DB Kelly 6 hours ago Read More
  • Pints of Häagen-Dazs ice cream stacked on the shelf of a grocery store cooler

    The Only 3 Häagen-Dazs Flavors That Have Been Around Since Day One

    Long before this ice cream giant added dozens of uniquely tasting pints to its roster, this trio of flavors kept the brand in business.

    By Deb Kavis 10 hours ago Read More
  • Stack of pancakes with American flag toothpick

    What 15 US Presidents Ate For Breakfast

    Ever wonder how US presidents fuel up for a day in the Oval Office? We reveal the interesting breakfast habits of some of history's most powerful leaders.

    By Lily McElveen 1 day ago Read More
  • Two open cans of tuna fish

    Why Is Canned Tuna Usually Sold In Short, Wide Containers?

    You probably never think twice about it, but tuna's tiny canned servings are kind of unusual, and there are a few reasons why the fish comes packed that way.

    By Meg Hemphill 1 day ago Read More
  • Hershey's Ice Cream gallons in factory

    Is Hershey's Ice Cream Made By The Same Company As Hershey's Chocolate?

    The Hershey's name has a surprisingly complicated history, involving two Pennsylvania companies, similar products, and decades of trademark disputes.

    By Ian Fortey 2 days ago Read More
  • Dry instant ramen on a dark wooden surface with chopsticks, a wooden spork, and sauce packets

    15 Foods Latchkey Kids Ate In The '70s And '80s

    During the 1970s and 1980s, latchkey kids had to look after themselves when they arrived home after school, and that included making their own snacks.

    By Charlotte Pointing 2 days ago Read More
  • Dolly Parton singing on stage in a pink outfit.

    Order In-N-Out Like Dolly Parton For A Classic Fan-Favorite Packed With Flavor

    Dolly Parton's In-N-Out order was just as over-the-top and indulgent as she was, and it's been an off-menu staple for decades.

    By Kat Lieu 2 days ago Read More
  • various Mexican food dishes

    You'll Likely Only Find This White Dipping Sauce At Mexican Restaurants In One State

    Not queso and not salsa, this white dipping sauce can be found in Mexican restaurants all over one specific state in the U.S., and it has tons of fans.

    By Deb Kavis 2 days ago Read More
  • People eating at the Sarasota Square Mall food court in Sarasota, FL in the 1990s

    The Food Court Restaurants Everyone Ate At In The '90s

    Food courts were all the rage in the '90s. Here are some of the most iconic brands that took up residence in malls across the country.

    By Ayomari 2 days ago Read More
  • A dish filled with pork chops cooked in a creamy gravy, topped with parsley and set on a wooden surface.

    The Vintage Fall Campbell's Pork Chop Recipe You Won't Find On Dinner Tables Today

    Campbell’s once had a simple formula for fall dinners, combining pork chops with canned soup, vegetables, and noodles for a comforting meal.

    By Melissa Lemieux 2 days ago Read More
  • Beef stew in a slow cooker, close-up

    8 Meals You'd Find In Every Slow Cooker In The '70s

    Many people have fond memories of slow cooker meals in the '70s. Let's revisit the dishes you'd find simmering away in every slow cooker in that decade.

    By Charlotte Pointing 3 days ago Read More
  • Patrick Swayze holding a beer circa the late 1980s

    These 8 Beers Defined The '80s

    The most popular beers during the 1980s may remain familiar to the modern drinker, but they also present insight into a world before the craft brewing boom.

    By Adam Swierk 3 days ago Read More
  • Duncan Hines butter golden and yellow cake mixes side-by-side

    If You Have A Box Of This Duncan Hines Cake Mix, You Have The Start To This Classic Southern Dessert

    All you need to kick off this vintage Southern dessert is a box of this Duncan Hines Cake Mix, which used to have this classic recipe printed on the back.

    By Julia Holland 3 days ago Read More
  • View of a lemon chiffon cake on a plate surrounded with plates on a table

    The Light And Airy Lemon Cake Everyone Ate In The 1970s

    When it comes to retro desserts, this 1970s cake was always sure to please a crowd with its light and lemony goodness. Here's how you can make it for yourself.

    By Allie Sivak 3 days ago Read More
  • Colorful Trix cereal spilled in a pile on the kitchen floor

    Did You Know General Mills Removed Artificial Dye From Cereal In 2016? (It Backfired Horribly)

    Consumer sentiment about artificial colors and flavors vary, but General Mills played to the natural-loving side back in 2016. It didn't go great.

    By Chesney McDonald 4 days ago Read More
  • Neapolitan ice cream being scooped with a pink ice cream scoop

    Not Vanilla, Chocolate, Or Pistachio — This Loaded Ice Cream Flavor Was A Depression-Era Staple

    Depression-era foods were typically pretty basic, but the invention of this ice cream flavor was meant to cheer people up, and it's still around today.

    By Amanda Berrill 4 days ago Read More
  • The Weber logo on a the lid of a polished steel grill

    In The '70s, Weber Sold Something Wildly Different Than Grills

    America's top-selling grill brand ran into some financial trouble in the early '70s, and its solution was to diversify into a pretty wild mix of products.

    By Ian Fortey 4 days ago Read More
  • Reese's character statue at Hersheypark

    10 Retro Reese's Commercials You Probably Forgot About

    From "you got your peanut butter in my chocolate" to "there's no wrong way to eat a Reese's," take a trip down memory lane with these classic commercials.

    By Chris Hodges 4 days ago Read More
  • tortilla chips served in a white bowl

    How Discarded Tortillas Became A Billion-Dollar Industry Thanks To One Woman

    Everybody hates food waste. Back in the 1940s, the discarded tortillas that came off of an automatic press were converted into a now beloved snack.

    By Lee Musho 5 days ago Read More
  • Bowl of mashed turnips with a pat of butter on top

    9 Forgotten Classic Vegetable Sides That Used To Be Dinner Staples

    Mashed potatoes and green bean casserole have long been favorite sides for meat and fish, but we don't often serve these other once-popular veggie dishes today.

    By Catherine Brookes 5 days ago Read More
  • cup of black coffee with coffee beans around

    The Most Popular Coffee Beans Make Up 61% Of The World's Production

    The most popular coffee beans in the world are also considered the best and make up most global production, following a very long trading history.

    By Chesney McDonald 5 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding a TV dinner tray

    8 Frozen TV Dinners We Ate In The '70s

    Take a trip with us down memory lane as we explore the variety of once-popular frozen dinners that stocked grocery store shelves several decades ago.

    By Brandon Rich 6 days ago Read More
  • Box of Oreo cookies at a grocery store

    The Discontinued Oreo Cookie We Might Never See Again

    When you think of peak childhood snacks, Oreos are usually at the top of mind. This one discontinued flavor from 2000, however, remains a relic of the past.

    By Autumn Swiers 6 days ago Read More
  • Open-faced liverwurst sandwiches with green onions, salt, and pepper

    10 Forgotten Classic Pork Dishes We Rarely See Anymore

    From pickled pig's feet to head cheese and liver mush, these forgotten classic pork dishes were once far more common on American tables.

    By Amy Bell 9 days ago Read More
  • A hand holds a jar of Skippy Natural Creamy Peanut Butter Spread inside a store

    Why Skippy Natural Can't Legally Be Called Peanut Butter

    There is a legal restriction preventing Skippy from using the peanut butter label for its Natural line, and it all comes down to ingredients and percentages.

    By Chesney McDonald 9 days ago Read More
  • Lobster salad sandwich on plate with fries

    This Old-School Mock Lobster Salad Doesn't Have An Ounce Of Seafood

    Old-school recipes are nothing if not unique, and mock lobster salad totally proves this. Boasting no seafood whatsoever, the recipe manages to wow.

    By Sean Bell 9 days ago Read More
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