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A Dollop Of This '70s Jarred Staple Takes Fried Eggs From Dull To Decadent (It's Great On Breakfast Sandwiches, Too)

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0000

To make your next batch of fried eggs taste even better, you're going to want to reach for this sweet and tangy condiment with Southern roots.

13 Sandwiches That Got Families By On A Budget During The Great Depression

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0000

From modern staples like the PB&J to forgotten options like lard filling, these sandwiches were crucial for American families during the Depression era.

8 Discontinued Fast Food Desserts That Deserve A Revival

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0000

Some would say fast food desserts aren't what they used to be. From chocolate croissants to lemon meringue pie, here's what we miss the most.

The Most Iconic Ice Cream Flavor In The Decade You Were Born

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Discover the most iconic ice cream flavor from the decade you were born, from timeless classics to trendy favorites that defined those eras.

This Major Frozen Pizza Brand Is Actually Owned By Nestlé

staff@tastingtable.com (Amanda Berrill) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

A major player in the frozen pizza sector secured its spot back in the day with its innovative approach. Backed by Nestlé today, this wasn't always the case.

The Seriously Nostalgic Burger King Fries That Are Long Overdue For A Revival

staff@tastingtable.com (Rosie Govin) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Back in the 2000s, Burger King released an exciting new kind of fries. While they only lasted for roughly a year, it feels like the right time for a comeback.

The Deadliest Ice Cream Recall In History Pulled Every Single Item Off Shelves Nationwide

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000

It was only about a decade ago that contaminated sweet treats led to people's deaths and illnesses around the country, leading to an unforgettable recall.

The Jack In The Box E. Coli Incident That Changed Fast Food Forever

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Fast food chains can have a tough time with food safety, as evidenced by the 1993 incident with The Jack in the Box that sickened hundreds of customers.

What Does Pizza Hut Do With Leftover Food?

staff@tastingtable.com (Holly Tishfield) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

What fast food restaurants do with their excess can often be a mystery, but Pizza Hut has been quite transparent about where its leftovers go.

The Defunct Fast Food Burger Designed To Be Shared Like A Pizza

staff@tastingtable.com (A.J. Forget) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0000

In 2010, an iconic chain created a bold fast food hybrid burger -- big enough for sharing -- that was as short-lived as it was strange and wonderful.

Remember Pepperidge Farm's Ambitious Lineup Of Canned Soups From The '60s?

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

While Pepperidge Farm is known for its bakery snack items today, the company once tried its hand at canned soups. Here are some of the vintage flavors.

The Retro KFC 'Thrift Box' That Fed Your Family For Around $3

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0000

While $3 won't get you particularly far at KFC nowadays, there was a time when you could feed an entire family for not much more at the fast food chain.

The Discontinued Fast Food Burger Some Fans Still Consider McDonald's Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Amanda Berrill) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

McDonald's has offered plenty of dazzling limited-time offerings over the years, but this burger is still fondly remembered like it was yesterday.

The Discontinued '70s McDonald's 'Beefsteak' We Hope Never Makes A Reappearance

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:40:00 +0000

McDonald's has offered a lot more than burgers over the years. This sandwich from the '70s had a pretty high price point and was gone quickly.

Depression-Era Potato Soup: The 'Extremely Cheap' Meal Made Of 3 Pantry Staples

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0000

For a cheap meal that punches way above its weight, consider this Depression-era potato soup made from just three common pantry ingredients.

There's A Good Reason Eating Utensils Are Silver (It's Not Just Durability And Aesthetics)

staff@tastingtable.com (Rebecca Treon) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Silver dining utensils are good for more than simple food transportation. They have other benefits that you may not have heard of.

Dairy Queen Discontinued Old Fashioned Sodas (But You Can Easily Make Them At Home)

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Old Fashioned sodas were a delicious throwback to a bygone era, but unfortunately are no longer on the regular menu. Here's how to just make your own.

The 1906 Best-Selling Book About Meatpacking That Horrified Americans

staff@tastingtable.com (Chris Hodges) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Meat regulation wasn't always up to par in the U.S. This best-selling 1906 novel exposed the dark underbelly of America's meatpacking standards at the time.

If You Ate Macaroni Salad At A '70s Cookout, It Was Probably Made This Way

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Macaroni salad was quite popular in the 1970s, and just about every family followed a recipe that was found on the back of a box of Kraft mac and cheese.

The Family-Run Company Behind Culver's Iconic Cheese Curds

staff@tastingtable.com (Holly Tishfield) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Culver's is as well-known for its cheese curds as it is for its ButterBurgers, and this is the family-run company responsible for the snackable side dish.