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    The Famous Chocolate Shop Behind That Iconic I Love Lucy Episode

    Discover the totally real California-based chocolate shop behind one of the most memorable and well-loved "I Love Lucy" episodes in the show's history.

    By Deb Kavis 7 months ago Read More
  • 2 liter bottles of Dr Pepper in a row

    Why Dr Pepper Comes In Both Coke And Pepsi-Shaped Bottles

    Frequent drinkers of Dr Pepper have probably noticed that this soda can be found in different types of bottles that resemble both Coke and Pepsi. Here's why.

    By Shaunee Flowers 7 months ago Read More
  • Hershey's Tropical Chocolate bar

    How The Hershey's Tropical Chocolate Bar Got American Troops Through WW2 In The Pacific

    Hershey's hasn't always been in the game of delicious sweet treats. During World War II, the company was tasked with creating a very different kind of candy.

    By Michelle Welsch 7 months ago Read More
  • old black and white image of an eatery called sandwich scene

    This Basic 2-Ingredient Sandwich Is A Vintage New England Staple

    Sandwiches are the best thing since, well, sliced bread, and this New England staple is delicious as it is, or dressed up with some extra tasty ingredients.

    By Julia Holland 7 months ago Read More
  • Keebler cookies on a supermarket shelf

    What Does E.L. Fudge Mean From The Famous Keebler Cookies?

    E.L. Fudge Sandwich Cookies are one of the brand's most beloved snacks -- and their name is more than an acronym of letters.

    By Holly Tishfield 7 months ago Read More
  • various vintage pepsi flavors on a blue background

    13 Vintage Pepsi Flavors We Want To See In Store Shelves Again

    Pepsi has seen a lot of flavor variants over the decades, and some leave us feeling nostalgic. We'd love to see these old Pepsi flavors on shelves again.

    By Yasmin Duale 7 months ago Read More
  • Sandwich on a bun with bologna, lettuce, and condiments

    There's A Reason We've All Been Pronouncing Bologna Wrong

    Holding a package of the iconic meat in your hand, you've probably wondered why it's spelled "bologna" but pronounced "baloney" in America. Here's the answer.

    By Brandy Hadden 7 months ago Read More
  • Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California

    The Rich, Rustic Italian Seafood Dish That Actually Hails From California

    Like many a delicious dish, this seafood recipe was developed over time by Italian immigrants to America, who made it into a tasty Italian-American classic.

    By Deb Kavis 7 months ago Read More
  • three plates with 1970s foods

    The Weirdest Popular Foods That People Ate In 1975

    Food trends have gone boom and bust since time immemorial. In the middle of the 1970s, there were some especially strange foods regularly gracing the table.

    By Vanessa Barron 7 months ago Read More
  • Variety of frozen products from the '90s against blue and white background

    9 Nostalgic Frozen Foods From The '90s That Deserve A Comeback

    If you're a '90s kid, you likely remember the freezer being stocked with various novelties. And we think these classic '90s frozen foods deserve to come back.

    By Samantha Maxwell 7 months ago Read More
  • Composite image of Castleberry's hot dog sauce, Bimble Bee tuna, and SpaghettiOs

    14 Of The Biggest Canned Food Recalls In History

    Sometimes, the reliability of canned food isn't foolproof. These instances of recalled products are some of the worst instances in industrialized food history.

    By DB Kelly 7 months ago Read More
  • Baklava with pistcahio filling on a tray

    Where Exactly Does Baklava Come From?

    Baklava is quite the ubiquitous pastry -- found in nearly every bakery you step foot into. This pastry is timeless for a reason, as it has quite the backstory.

    By Naomi Tsvirko 7 months ago Read More
  • White Horse Tavern building in Newport, Rhode Island

    The Fascinating Story Behind The Oldest Operating Restaurant In The US

    At over 350 years old, this tavern's restaurant has many a wild story attached to it, not least that of one of its notorious owners. We dive into its history.

    By Matthew Spina 7 months ago Read More
  • Variety of discontinued fast food burgers on blue background

    12 Discontinued Fast Food Burgers We're Glad We'll Never See Again

    Fast food chains are always trying out fresh items to win over new customers or gain back old ones. These burgers, however, never did hit the mark.

    By Samantha Maxwell 7 months ago Read More
  • A tower of homemade sugary donut holes

    No, Dunkin' Didn't Invent Donut Holes. Here's Who Did.

    Dunkin' may be most responsible for popularizing the bite-sized treats, but their invention pre-dates the donut chain by a number of decades.

    By Dee Lopez 7 months ago Read More
  • slices of corned beef on a countertop

    The Actual Reason Corned Beef Has That Distinct Pink Color

    The signature pink hue of corned beef can often leave cooks wondering if the meat is cooked through or not. Here's the real source of the color.

    By Samantha Ibrahim 7 months ago Read More
  • an image of Joe Biden

    Joe Biden's Favorite Breakfast Is A Common Staple In Every American Home

    Joe Biden's favorite foods are pretty simple with no fancy items. His breakfast choice in particular is something that many of us go to at the start of the day.

    By Rudraansh Bundela 7 months ago Read More
  • Wendy's to-go chicken salads in a row

    The Death Of Wendy's Salad Bar: Why It Got Rid Of The Customer-Favorite Feature

    Wendy's is known for its "fresh, never frozen" attitude toward hamburgers, but its history with the salad bar is a bit more tumultuous.

    By J. Henley 7 months ago Read More
  • A variety of chiles on a table

    Texas Has 2 Official Peppers — And This Small But Fierce Southwest Chile Flies Under The Radar

    Looking for a new chile pepper to tackle this summer? Try one of Texas' two official state peppers — and we're not talking about jalapeños.

    By Claudia Alarcón 7 months ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra headshot

    The Glitzy Palm Springs Hotel Restaurant Frank Sinatra Frequented

    If you want to eat like the "Chairman of the Board" himself, visit this Palm Springs-based restaurant that Frank Sinatra ate at often.

    By Molly Harris 7 months ago Read More
  • plate of cooked and seasoned ground beef patties

    The Massive Ground Beef Recall That Rocked Costco Back In The '90s

    Like any chain, Costco has had some ups and points in its history. Some of the downs have taken the form of massive recalls, one of which involved ground beef.

    By Jen Peng 7 months ago Read More
  • Snack table at a house party in the 1970s

    The Vintage Pizza Snack From The '70s Most Of Us Forgot About

    The 1970s are becoming an increasingly distant past. Some foods people enjoyed back then, including this pizza-inspired snack, have largely faded from memory.

    By Autumn Swiers 7 months ago Read More
  • A bánh mì sandwich bursting with fillings

    The French Roots Behind Vietnam's Bánh Mì Sandwich

    Packed with pleasing flavors and textures, the bánh mì sandwich was born in Vietnam. However, the popular dish also has a strong French connection.

    By Eibhlis Gale-Coleman 7 months ago Read More
  • grilled cheese sandwiches

    This Vintage Version Of A Classic Grilled Cheese Makes For The Perfect Party Snack

    Considering the Depression era origins of the melty gooey goodness we now know as a grilled cheese, one vintage recipe harkens to leaner days of fanciful names.

    By Deb Kavis 7 months ago Read More
  • Opened can of condensed milk with a tablespoon

    How Condensed Milk Helped Make Canned Food Popular In America

    In the scope of human history, refrigeration hasn't been around for very long. Condensed milk was a huge step forward and is still used today.

    By Kerry Hayes 7 months ago Read More
  • vintage coke bottles

    Vintage Coke Bottles Are Worth Way More Than You May Have Thought

    If you check out vintage Coke bottles on eBay, you can find listings that range from a few dollars to quite a lot.

    By Ian Fortey 7 months ago Read More
  • New England candies against Newport, RI backdrop

    5 Classic New England Candies You Can Still Buy Today

    New England, once at the heart of the American Revolution, also witnessed a quieter (yet incredibly delicious) revolution in the world of candy making.

    By Nathan Legare 7 months ago Read More
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