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  • Frank Sinatra smiling in photo

    The Bougie Brunch Menu Frank Sinatra Hosted At A Landmark Miami Hotel

    During his heyday as an iconic performer, Frank Sinatra hosted lavish brunch events at Miami's Fontainebleau Hotel. Here's what was on the menu at these events.

    By Michelle Welsch 6 months ago Read More
  • Elvis Presley in Hawaiian shirt with guitar

    Elvis Presley's Actual Last Meal Was A Chocolate Chip-Lover's Dream

    Elvis was known for peanut butter, bananas, and bacon, so sometimes people assume one of these sandwiches was his last meal, but it was something more decadent.

    By Courtney Iseman 6 months ago Read More
  • taking a plate of donuts out of the fridge at night

    How The Perception Of Midnight Snacking Has Changed Over The Years

    Midnight snacking has been around practically forever, but it hasn't always been viewed the same way. Here's the history of how midnight snacking has evolved.

    By Autumn Swiers 6 months ago Read More
  • Stack of pancakes with syrup

    Free Pancakes Are An Annual Tradition In This Canadian City

    Looking for a free breakfast? Travel up to one Canadian city this summer for an annual pancake tradition you won't want to miss.

    By Anna Staropoli 7 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of vintage salad with a cherry on top

    The 6-Ingredient Vintage Salad That Starts With A Tub Of Cool Whip

    These dessert-inspired treats typically start with a fluffy base of thawed whipped topping and a range of outrageous additions folded into the mix.

    By Deb Kavis 7 months ago Read More
  • Meatloaf gravy asparagus roasted potatoes

    The 'Emergency' Steak That Got Americans Through World War II

    A brilliant example of Americans making do amid WWII was the 'emergency steak' that helped many families survive through the war on (relatively) full bellies.

    By Luna Regina 7 months ago Read More
  • Pile of wax bottle candies

    10 Facts You Need To Know About Wax Candy, A Vintage Favorite

    What's old is new again; wax candy is having a resurgence! Here are some fun facts you need to know about this old-school type of candy.

    By DB Kelly 7 months ago Read More
  • Composite image with metal grocery list, apple peeler, and ice crusher

    14 Vintage Kitchen Gadgets That No One Remembers Anymore

    These kitchen gadgets once made life easier — and sometimes weirder. From apple peelers to hot dog zappers, here are the tools no one talks about anymore.

    By DB Kelly 7 months ago Read More
  • cans of spray cheese

    How The Origins Of Canned Cheese Began On The Battlefield

    Cheese is a great snack on the go, but it was once famously difficult to transport. That all changed around World War I and continues to evolve today.

    By Michelle Welsch 7 months ago Read More
  • Composite image of various discontinued M&M's flavors

    12 Discontinued M&M's Candies We Wish Would Return

    M&M's has a long history of fun, unique, and seasonal flavors, but when it comes to these discontinued gems, we really wish they would make a return.

    By Ayomari 7 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate cake with strawberry slices against a black background

    34 Types Of Cake, Explained

    Like other dishes, cakes are shaped by the cultures and ingredients that surround them. Here are some of the most popular cakes and what makes them unique!

    By Sara Klimek 7 months ago Read More
  • Plated Dubai chocolate with green kataifi and pistachio paste

    How A Pregnancy Craving Led To One Of The Most Viral Chocolate Bars Of Our Time

    Inspiration can strike in the oddest of ways. This candy bar was created to satiate the cravings of a mom-to-be and became a viral sensation.

    By Julia Holland 7 months ago Read More
  • cutting a piece of deep dish style pizza

    Why Did Deep Dish Steal The Spotlight From Chicago's True Favorite Pizza?

    Chicago is practically synonymous with deep dish, but that isn't actually the true signature pizza according to many Chicagoans. Here's why.

    By Deb Kavis 7 months ago Read More
  • White bread and bananas

    The Southern Banana Sandwich People Don't Eat Much Of Anymore

    While the meal sprang from necessity, the savory taste of this condiment brings a delicious contrast to the bananas, making it a dish plenty still enjoy.

    By Elizabeth Okosun 7 months ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Eleanor Roosevelt sitting in a bedroom

    Eleanor Roosevelt Made Herself The Same Supper In The White House Kitchen Every Sunday

    During her husband's time in the White House as the 32nd president of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt's Sunday suppers always included this simple dish.

    By Luna Christina Lupus 7 months ago Read More
  • various cans and bottles of previously introduced Mountain Dew flavors

    22 Discontinued Mountain Dew Flavors You Might Never See Again

    Mountain Dew may be enormously popular, but not every flavor from the brand has lasted. Here are 22 discontinued Mountain Dew flavors you might never see again.

    By Will Godfrey 7 months ago Read More
  • Lucille Ball with red lipstick and pearl earrings

    Lucille Ball's Vintage Salad Dressing Recipe Included This Sweet And Tangy Ingredient

    Before we knew her as Lucy Ricardo in 'I Love Lucy,' Ball contributed a salad dressing to a 1938 book called 'Famous Stars Favorite Foods.'

    By Rosie Govin 7 months ago Read More
  • Discontinued Taco Bell menu items on blue background

    9 Discontinued Taco Bell Items We Don't Miss At All

    Have you ever wondered why some Taco Bell menu items disappeared? Some have been a longtime offering for decades, while others have only made a brief stint.

    By Samantha Maxwell 7 months ago Read More
  • White House china on dining table

    Do Presidents Really Have Poison Tasters? Here's What We Know About White House Food Safety

    In earlier civilizations, a poison taster would ensure the monarch's food wasn't deadly. Are similar precautions taken at the White House?

    By Neala Broderick 7 months ago Read More
  • Two grilled cheese sandwich halves resting on butcher paper

    The Murky History Behind The Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    We trace the somewhat convoluted history of what we now know as a classic grilled cheese sandwich, and find it goes all the way back to the ancient Romans.

    By J. Henley 7 months ago Read More
  • Discontinued menu items from McDonald's including Hula Burger, McSpaghetti, Onion Nuggets, and McStuffins

    14 Discontinued McDonald's Menu Items We Don't Miss At All

    The thing about fast food menu items is that they can be discontinued, like these McDonald's offerings. But, they may have been axed for good reason.

    By Megan Hageman 7 months ago Read More
  • Wendy's burger, fries, and a drink on a tray

    The Hail Mary Sandwich That Helped Revive The Wendy's Brand

    Wendy's hasn't always been the consistent powerhouse it is today, and in the early 2000s, the chain was on the decline. Thankfully, one sandwich saved the day.

    By Gene Gerrard 7 months ago Read More
  • chocolate covered granola bars

    Fans Are Still Craving This Chocolate Breakfast Bar That Vanished Decades Ago

    For foodies who grew up in the 1970s with these breakfast bars, nothing else in 2025 hits quite the same. Here's what bar we're talking about.

    By Autumn Swiers 7 months ago Read More
  • Pile of oatmeal raisin cookies

    The Scottish Origins Of The Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

    While they don't get the universal love that is bestowed upon the chocolate chip, oatmeal raising cookies have been enjoyed for over a century.

    By Neala Broderick 7 months ago Read More
  • person holding up a street hot dog

    The Oldest Hot Dog Stand In America Traces Back To This City

    Few things are more American than a roadside hot dog stand. This stand has been open since World War I, so you know they're doing something right.

    By Courtney Iseman 7 months ago Read More
  • Two containers of Pringles and two bags of Lay's chips on a brown background

    14 Potato Chip Flavors That No One Remembers Anymore

    Move over, salt and vinegar: These unique potato chip flavors were here in an instant, gone in a flash. Now, few folks can even still remember them.

    By DB Kelly 7 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate chip cookies on cooling rack

    Why Chocolate Chip Was Chosen As Massachusetts' Official Cookie

    Here's the story of how chocolate chip cookies had their humble origins in Massachusetts and, many years later, became the state's official cookie.

    By Nathan Legare 7 months ago Read More
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