12 Best Retro Candies You Can Buy At Cracker Barrel
Retro candies can really transport. you back in time - they're a big kick of nostalgia. Crack Barrel has some great ones, and we've compiled a list of the best.
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The Heated Origins Of The Blue Blazer Flaming Cocktail
Meet the Blue Blazer, a cocktail that comes served with a fiery show. We have Jerry Thomas to thank for this attention-grabbing drink order.
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The Beer Marketing Myth You Believed About Benjamin Franklin
Sometimes history can become distorted in the retelling ... so let's have another look at the real truth around Benjamin Franklin's often-quoted love of beer.
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14 Iconic Drinks Named After Real People
Have you ever thought about the history of your favorite drink? Many iconic drinks, especially cocktails, are actually named after famous people.
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4 Bar Foods From History We Think Deserve A Renaissance
Let's face it, bar foods these days can be kind of lacking. But it wasn't always this way. Here are four bar foods from history that we think need to come back.
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13 Iconic Desserts Named After Real People
Everyone has a favorite sweet treat, but for some iconic desserts, the personal connection goes deeper than just being someone's preferred after dinner snack.
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Angus Vs Hereford: What's The Difference In Beef Breeds?
Truly knowing your beef is about more than just recognizing the different cuts, one should also know what to expect from each breed of cattle.
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The Familiar Ingredients Vikings Used To Make Beer
The Vikings may have been marauding well over a thousand years ago, but it turns out that the beers they were drinking weren't that different from today's.
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Little Debbie: The Real Person Behind The Sweet Snack Mascot
Unlike many other food brand mascots, Little Debbie is based on a real person. Here's what she's been up to in the years since the company's launch.
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The World's Oldest Bourbon Was Once Owned By A Historic Celebrity
The world's oldest bourbon is notable in its own right by virtue of its age. However, its status is elevated by the fact that a historical celebrity owned it.
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The Little-Known Yet Fascinating Origin Story Of Bread Bowls
Bread bowls seem like a modern thing born in the 1980s, but like many of our favorite "new" foods, they can trace a linage back hundreds of years.
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Chick-Fil-A's Beloved Namesake Sauce Is Older Than You Think
Chick-fil-A sauce, which is actually a combination of ranch, barbeque, and honey mustard, is the sauce that continues to endure and keeps customers coming back.
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The Story Behind The Oldest Candy Store In The US
The oldest candy store in the United States has a long and impressive history, one that sets it apart from the more popular brands.
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12 Facts You Didn't Know About Conveyor Belt Sushi
Conveyor belt sushi has been around for nearly 75 years. From food freshness to moving parts, here's everything you didn't know about this fun way of dining.
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13 Iconic Dishes Named After Real People
Did you know that some of the most iconic dishes around the world got their names from a real-life muse? Here are some of the most famous examples.
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Which Came First: A&W Root Beer Or Restaurants?
A&W has been an American institution for over 100 years, but which came first: the root beer or the restaurant? We have the answer.
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The Beloved Chocolate Cake That's Eluding Modern Bakers
It resembles an early version of the modern lava cake, but with the size and impressive appearance of a centerpiece dessert.
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How Yogurt Became A Staple Of American Breakfasts
Yogurt has been around since ancient times, but it was only in the 1980s when it became popular in the U.S. How did it become a top breakfast food?
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11 Sweet Baby Ray's Facts We Bet You've Never Heard Before
Sweet Baby Ray's is a giant of the commercial barbecue sauce space. But when it comes to the brand's humble history, you might not know it all.
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Everything You Need To Know About Mexican Coffee Beans
As one of the top coffee-producing countries in the world, Mexico has a fascinating history with coffee and produces some of the most flavorful varieties.
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Why Honeycrisp Apples Don't Taste Like They Used To
Honeycrisp apples have only been around since the 1990s and as they've become more commercially available the taste has changed.
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6 Ways To Tell If Your Balsamic Vinegar Is Fake
The world of balsamic vinegar is likely far more complicated than you thought. There are three different designations, each with its own rules.
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The Story Behind The Oldest Farmers Market In The US
If you have ever wondered where the longest running farmers market in the United States is located, we have the answer for you.
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The Chicago Restaurant That Put Deep Dish Pizza On The Map
It's no surprise that deep dish pizza was invented in the Windy City because it utterly blows people away. Here's the restaurant where it all began.
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Why Hot Chicken And Pickles Go Together So Perfectly
The iconic combo of hot chicken and pickles is more than just tradition, and there's distinct reasoning behind why the two work so well together.
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How Buckeyes Became A Staple Dessert For Ohio Natives
Buckeye treats are delicious peanut butter balls coated (almost entirely) in chocolate and they're hugely popular in the Buckeye State of Ohio. Here's why.
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The Modern Hibachi Restaurant Was Shaped By An Ancient Prototype
You may have enjoyed the theatrics of a U.S.-based hibachi restaurant, but the cuisine has ancient origins that look pretty different from today's versions.
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