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'Blew Chef Boyardee Away' — The '90s Canned Pasta That's Gone But Not Forgotten

staff@tastingtable.com (James Andersen) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

If you grew up in the '90s, chances are you ate canned pasta more than once, and nostalgic fans have gathered to reminisce about one particular brand.

The Major Company Behind Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream

staff@tastingtable.com (Holly Tishfield) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000

A lot has changed for the Häagen-Dazs brand since its humble beginnings. In fact, the luxury label is currently owned by one brand giant (sort of).

Elevate This Old-School Gin Cocktail For A Classic Halloween Sipper

staff@tastingtable.com (A.J. Forget) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

This spooky cocktail is all tricks and a little treat, making it the perfect pairing for scary movie nights and Halloween parties.

Little Debbie Fans Want This Discontinued Snack Cake Back, But There's Bad News

staff@tastingtable.com (Meg Hemphill) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Fans are demanding the return of this classic Little Debbie treat, but that is looking unlikely to happen, according to a company rep.

This Discontinued Pillsbury Cake Mix Was Inspired By An Old-Fashioned Southern Cake — But It Was Much, Much Richer

staff@tastingtable.com (Bridget Sharkey) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This vintage cake mix may no longer come in a readily available box, but if you have a hankering, then you still may be able to make it at home.

'He Likes It!' — The '70s Cereal Commercial Gen X Grew Up Watching

staff@tastingtable.com (Deepak Narayanan) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:30:00 +0000

One big brand's portrayal of a picky eater in a long-running ad has become so embedded in pop culture that many television viewers can still quote it today.

The Common Bean That Can Be Deadly For Millions Of People With This Genetic Trait

staff@tastingtable.com (Whitney Bard) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0000

Beans are one of the world's oldest food staples, but one type of bean can cause severe illness in people with a very specific genetic trait.

8 Forgotten Classic Ice Cream Flavors From The '70s That Deserve A Comeback

staff@tastingtable.com (Charlotte Pointing) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0000

If you grew up in the '70s, you know that it was a time of some really fun ice cream flavors, some of which we wish we could still purchase today.

The Pringles You Know Today Look A Little Different Than The Ones Your Grandparents Ate

staff@tastingtable.com (Janelle Alberts) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Look back at the history of these delicious, crispy stacked nacks and see how they have changed over generations. Let the cravings commence.

What Happened To Burger King's Hot Dogs?

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Burger King once branched out beyond burgers with hot dogs. Here's what happened and how customers reacted to the short-lived menu items.

10 Forgotten Classic Breakfast Cereals From The '70s That Deserve A Comeback

staff@tastingtable.com (Peter W.Y. Lee) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0000

These forgotten '70s breakfast cereals may have disappeared from supermarket shelves, but their quirky mascots, flavors, and gimmicks deserve another shot.

Duncan Hines, Pillsbury, Or Betty Crocker: Which Cake Mix Brand Came First?

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:40:00 +0000

Duncan Hines, Pillsbury, and Betty Crocker are all popular brands that have become our standard for store-bought cake mixes today. But which came first?

8 Ice Cream Novelties Everyone Ate In The 1970s

staff@tastingtable.com (Arya Chatterjee) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0000

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.

8 Frequent Complaints About American Beer

staff@tastingtable.com (DB Kelly) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Meg Hemphill) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:40:00 +0000

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

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Charlotte Pointing) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:20:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Kat Lieu) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:10:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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.