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  • Taco Bell taco, burrito, and quesadilla on a table

    The Simple Taco Bell Tots From The '90s That Everyone Still Misses

    Like many fast food chains, Taco Bell has quite a few discontinued items that past customers have loved. Here's what fans are missing from the '90s.

    By Michelle Welsch 3 months ago Read More
  • A vintage punch bowl full of cranberry punch and lined with matching glasses adorned with white flowers and a large clear plastic ladle resting in the bowl

    This Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Punch From Childhood Belongs At Grown-Up Gatherings

    A bowl of punch can brighten up any gathering, and it's infinitely customizable. It can be boozy or not, sweet or fizzy, and adds a pop of color to the table.

    By Zoë Lourey-Christianson 3 months ago Read More
  • Soda fountain bar with red stools and green tile at The Bluebird Restaurant

    The Oldest Restaurant In Every US State You Can Still Visit

    As long as there has been society, there have been restaurants. These are America's oldest eateries, which continue to please all across the Union.

    By Amy Bell 3 months ago Read More
  • ice cream cone in shop

    This Ice Cream Brand Has Over 200 Stores Across The US, And It's Not Ben & Jerry's

    Going out for ice cream is a pleasurable pastime, and you may have a favorite spot already, but this one surprising brand has way more stores than you realize.

    By Allie Sivak 3 months ago Read More
  • Burger King sandwich with fries on tray with sauce packets

    The Discontinued Burger King Sandwich We Want Back Rivaled McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

    Despite numerous rebrands, and partly due to environmental activism, Burger King's much-loved sandwich was eventually replaced by a more conventional offering.

    By Rosie Govin 3 months ago Read More
  • A Sazerac cocktail with a lemon garnish on a wooden bar table

    America's First Cocktail Included A Splash Of 'The Green Fairy'

    America's first cocktail isn't made the same way today as it was in the 19th century. Here's how this timeless and classic cocktail came to be.

    By Rachel Dennis 3 months ago Read More
  • restaurant setting in europe

    What Europe Does Better When It Comes To Food

    Why do travelers and influencers think that food in Europe is inherently safer and healthier for you? The answer may be more complicated that you think.

    By Matthew Spina 3 months ago Read More
  • Kentucky sawdust pie sliced with spoon

    This Is How Kentucky Sawdust Pie Got Its Unappetizing Name

    With a name like Kentucky sawdust pie, this dessert doesn't quite sound terribly appetizing. However, don't let the name fool you; there's more to this dish.

    By A.J. Forget 3 months ago Read More
  • Close up of sliced Texas sheet cake aka funeral cake

    18 Classic Funeral Foods, Explained

    Take a look at some popular funeral foods from across the globe, learn a bit about how they're prepared, and why they're deeply rooted in tradition.

    By Catherine Brookes 3 months ago Read More
  • Angel food cake on plate with berries

    15 Vintage Desserts Everyone Loved In The 1950s

    Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, revisiting desserts that people enjoyed during the 1950s. You might recognize a few from the present day.

    By Charlotte Pointing 3 months ago Read More
  • fast food items like burgers and fries

    The Fast-Food Pioneer That Served Millions But Couldn't Escape Bankruptcy — Twice

    What went so tragically wrong for this fast-food pioneer, which was known for its great food, coffee, and inclusivity? Several factors are most likely to blame.

    By Gene Gerrard 3 months ago Read More
  • Variety of different pasta dishes on table

    9 Old-School Pasta Dishes You Probably Haven't Had In Years

    Can you remember the last time you ate frog eye salad or macaroni loaf? These old-school pasta dishes were once popular, but we haven't seen them in years.

    By Neala Broderick 3 months ago Read More
  • A squash blossom quesadilla

    This Is The Cheese To Reach For When Making Tacos Or Quesadillas

    Grated cheddar cheese may be the standard at Taco Bell, but traditionally quesadillas should use this cheese from the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

    By Whitney Bard 3 months ago Read More
  • Variety of canned foods

    The Once-Popular Canned Comfort Food We Rarely See People Eat These Days

    One popular canned food from the post-World War II era never disappeared entirely; it was simply overshadowed by more fashionable alternatives.

    By Matthew Spina 3 months ago Read More
  • A woman standing in a 1970s-style kitchen with minimalist yellow cabinets and an intricate tile backsplash

    8 Vintage Food Brands That Don't Exist Anymore

    During the '60s and '70s, a number of food brands enjoyed massive popularity. But now, they're no longer around, only living on in memories and vintage ads.

    By Hunter Wren Miele 3 months ago Read More
  • Flavor Aid drinks and packets

    Whatever Happened To Flavor Aid Powdered Drink Mixes?

    Flavor Aid powdered drink mixes were incredibly popular in the 1970s but have been overtaken by Kool-Aid in recent years. Here's more about the brand.

    By Wendy Leigh 3 months ago Read More
  • old-fashioned desserts

    11 Once-Popular Desserts That No One Eats Anymore

    From creamy banana pudding to the curiously named Floating Islands, we examine the classic desserts we wish were still widespread today.

    By Karen Frazier 3 months ago Read More
  • Kenny Rogers Roasters sign in the Philippines

    You May Have Forgotten Kenny Rogers Roasters, But It's Still Thriving Overseas

    Kenny Rogers Roasters was once a growing U.S. chicken brand, but now it's more popular on the other side of the world than domestically.

    By Autumn Swiers 3 months ago Read More
  • Fast food delivery menu background with various burgers, cheeseburger, nuggets, french fries, fizzy soda drinks

    Why So Many Iconic American Foods Trace Back To One Event

    American food is some of the best there is, and you have one historic event to thank for the popularity of many of them.

    By Wendy Leigh 3 months ago Read More
  • Medieval kitchen

    15 Medieval Dishes We'd Actually Eat Today

    Despite a majority of people living in the peasant class during Medieval times, the average diet was fairly varied. Some dishes could even make it today.

    By Charlotte Pointing 3 months ago Read More
  • tables and chairs in a food court

    Kmart's Failed '80s Warehouse Chain Came With A Unique Food Court

    In the late '80s, the discount retail chain Kmart reinvented itself with a bold experiment: an upscale grocery store on steroids that even inclued a food court.

    By J. Henley 3 months ago Read More
  • Pumpkins on a set of steps

    9 Delicious Halloween-Time Treats From Around The World

    Conventional candy may be most closely associated with Halloween, but they aren't the only tricks or treats consumed by the world during this holiday season.

    By Catherine Brookes 3 months ago Read More
  • Milkshakes in traditional glasses

    The First Milkshake Was Blended At A Walgreens Pharmacy

    Walgreens has evolved over the years as a pharmacy, and what it's offered to customers has changed, too. Did you know the first milkshake was blended at one?

    By Wendy Leigh 3 months ago Read More
  • Bobby Flay attending event

    The Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay Has Always Admired

    Bobby Flay recalls how he learned about the ways another culinary legend was shaking things up in the kitchen, and it's clear he was influenced by the chef.

    By Michelle Welsch 3 months ago Read More
  • Stouffer's Mac-Fulls boxes on store shelves

    Before It Was A Frozen Food Giant, Stouffer's Was A Restaurant Empire

    Beloved frozen food brand, Stouffer's, actually got their start in the '20s in the restaurant industry, and at one point operated over 65 restaurants.

    By Nathan Legare 3 months ago Read More
  • Closeup of Turkish coffee pot and coffee beans on a table

    The International Origins Of The Word 'Coffee'

    The history of coffee is complex, spanning several countries and cultures, and there are mutliple theories as to the origin of the word itself.

    By Allie Sivak 3 months ago Read More
  • M&M's candy and logo

    What Does The Name M&M's Actually Stand For?

    When you pop multicolored M&M's between your lips, the story behind the name is likely the last thing on your mind — but it's actually a fascinating tale.

    By Autumn Swiers 3 months ago Read More
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