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  • bowl of Superman ice cream

    The Vintage Multicolored Ice Cream We Rarely See People Eat These Days

    With origins in the Prohibition Era, this unique ice cream will be described differently depending on who is answering and which version was sampled.

    By Michelle Welsch 17 days ago Read More
  • pepperoni pizza with one slide pulled out

    Why You Shouldn't Expect Pepperoni Pizza On Menus In Italy

    Some foods seems quintessentially Italian, but they actually have foreign origins. Pepperoni is not as common in nonna's home land as you might think.

    By Matthew Spina 18 days ago Read More
  • man and woman preparing food

    The Food Craze Gen X Grew Up With Is Still Hanging Around

    There's a food trend that began in the 1970s and is still popular today. Gen X likely remembers the brand that first showed us how to make meals in mugs.

    By Michelle Welsch 18 days ago Read More
  • bowl of pink cereal

    If You Ate This Pink Cereal As A Child, You're Probably A Gen Xer

    Gen Xers are the only ones who might remember this short-lived cereal based on a pink cartoon cat. It only spent one year on grocery store shelves.

    By Michelle Welsch 18 days ago Read More
  • Pop art background with burger on skateboard

    10 1990s Fast Food Items That We're Glad Didn't Last

    In an attempt to create new and innovative menu items to keep up with the fast food craze of the '90s, there were a few that really missed the mark.

    By DB Kelly 18 days ago Read More
  • Landscape shot of the White House, garden, and fountain

    7 US Presidents With The Most Bizarre Eating Habits

    Plenty of U.S. presidents were known to have certain quirks, and the following presidents made some unusual choices when it came to food and drink.

    By Yasmin Duale 18 days ago Read More
  • A street in the North End in Boston

    This Boston Neighborhood Has Some Of The Most Traditional Italian Food In The Country

    If you want to eat authentic Italian food, but don't want to pay to go to Italy, then head to Boston, which has one of the best Little Italy areas around.

    By Martha Brennan 18 days ago Read More
  • medium rare ribeye steak cut in strips topped with herb butter on a wooden tray

    9 Iconic Regional Steaks Worth Trying At Least Once

    There are tons of unique, regional steak dishes and cuts around the country. If you're planning a meaty road trip, here are the ones worth stopping for.

    By Arya Chatterjee 18 days ago Read More
  • shrimp cocktail in red sauce in a cup

    The Iconic Las Vegas Casino That Once Served 50 Cent Shrimp Cocktail

    The idea of shrimp cocktails selling for less than a dollar these days sounds outlandish. However, a Las Vegas casino once sold millions of them for 50 cents.

    By Courtney Iseman 19 days ago Read More
  • Boycott spelled in wooden blocks with an American flag in the background

    14 Food Brands And Chains That Have Faced The Biggest Boycotts In US History

    From Coors and Chobani to Wendy's and Bud Light, see which food brands faced the biggest boycotts in U.S. history and why consumers took a stand.

    By Amy Bell 19 days ago Read More
  • An abandoned trolley in the middle of an empty grocery store aisle

    This Once-Popular Grocery Chain Was Booming In The '50s But Didn't Make It To The 2000s

    Grocery giants seem impossible to topple but their success is a lot more volatile than it seems. This chain was popular for decades, but ultimately didn't last.

    By Eibhlis Gale-Coleman 19 days ago Read More
  • a large piece of fried fish on a hamburger bun

    The Old-School Pittsburgh Spot Serving Giant Fried Fish Sandwiches For Over 150 Years

    If you're craving a hefty slice of fried fish in Pittsburgh, there's only one place you need to go — and this has been the case for a long, long time.

    By Holly Tishfield 20 days ago Read More
  • A wooden bowl of noodles on a bamboo mat with chopsticks beside it

    What The Discovery Of 4,000-Year-Old Noodles In China Taught Us About The World-Famous Food

    The origin story of noodles is tricky to trace. But a discovery in China provides particularly interesting insight as to when and how they were first prepared.

    By A.J. Forget 21 days ago Read More
  • people gathering outside of New York street cart for food

    The Street Food City Exhibit Showcases New York's Historic Curbside Dining Culture

    From oysters to roasted nuts, New York City has a long history of curbside dining -- and starting December 6, this exhibit in Dumbo is celebrating all of it.

    By Matthew Spina 21 days ago Read More
  • Coffee Crunch Cake on a cake stand

    The 1940s Cake Accident That Ultimately Became A San Francisco Legend

    Some of the best foods come from culinary mishaps, and this dessert is one of them. Its depth of flavor and texture was beloved in the late 20th century.

    By Autumn Swiers 21 days ago Read More
  • Chocolate mousse with cream in a glass dish with spoon sticking out

    The Most Popular Desserts In The US Through The Decades

    America's preference in desserts has evolved over the years, as evidenced by the different sweet treats that ruled the market each decade from the 1900s onward.

    By Charlotte Pointing 21 days ago Read More
  • 1960s-style photo of young girl holding a slice of toast at the table, next to a toaster and a pile of toast and a slab of butter

    10 Snacks Boomers Remember Eating After School

    Today's kids have no shortage of after-school snacks, from potato chips to yogurt. But what about Boomers in their youth? Here's what they ate after school.

    By Charlotte Pointing 22 days ago Read More
  • Omelet on plate with herbs and toasted bread

    This Forgotten Omelet Filling Was All The Rage 100 Years Ago

    You may find this unexpected old-school omelet filling hard to get your head around, but once you do, there are limitless possibilities and pairings that work.

    By Courtney Iseman 22 days ago Read More
  • hummingbird cake with pineapple and bananas

    The Vintage Cake From The '60s That Deserves A Big Resurgence

    This delicious fruit-and-nut filled layer cake has roots in the tropics and makes the perfect celebration cake that's way more fun than a plain-old sponge.

    By Dee Lopez 22 days ago Read More
  • Three generations rolling out dough together in the kitchen

    10 Old-School Boomer Cooking Habits That Baffle Younger Generations

    Baby Boomer kitchen habits can surprise younger cooks, from ultra-processed ingredients to old-school food safety. Explore the history behind these choices.

    By Amy Bell 22 days ago Read More
  • An ice cream sundae covered in peanuts and hot fudge with an American flag background

    Here's What Tin Roof Ice Cream Actually Is — And What It Should Taste Like

    Tin Roof ice cream is a pretty specific sundae made popular in Nebraska. There are many different versions, but the original stands out as the best.

    By Ian Fortey 22 days ago Read More
  • Assorted trays of desserts

    Why This Vintage 1970s Dessert Never Came Back In Style

    Tastes and preferences change over time. American cuisine from the 1970s can feel almost alien these days, including this very sweet dessert.

    By Courtney Iseman 23 days ago Read More
  • person shopping in snack aisle

    The Pre-'90s Version Of This Old-School Snack Needs To Return, According To Fans

    This foil-wrapped snack cake was once a staple of lunch boxes. Fans claim that the flavor's never been the same since the packing was changed.

    By Ian Fortey 23 days ago Read More
  • A white mug of coffee among coffee beans and a bag of beans

    The Vintage Seattle Coffee Brand That Didn't Make It Past The 1970s

    Before the meteoric rise of Starbucks, Seattle had some other famous coffee brands. Unfortunately, not all of them survived through the decades.

    By Holly Tishfield 23 days ago Read More
  • A vendor tending to his food cart by the oceanfront

    The 2025 World Food Photography Awards Exhibit Stars Street Vendors Around The Globe

    Grabbing a bite while walking around is a pleasure that can be had all around the world. This exhibit shows how beautiful street food culture is.

    By Luna Christina Lupus 23 days ago Read More
  • sticks of butter on a table

    The Old-School World War II Trick That Doubles Your Butter

    With rations affecting so many essentials, homemakers got creative in an effort to make their butter last. This trick needs only one canned ingredient.

    By Michelle Welsch 23 days ago Read More
  • Unemployed man tasting the stew in a hobo

    These Depression-Era Meals Are Popular Again With Budget-Conscious Cooks

    It's been almost a century since the Great Depression, and these meals are making a comeback of sorts, thanks in no small part to their inexpensive ingredients.

    By Fred Decker 23 days ago Read More
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