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  • A grilled steak on a wooden platter.
    By Eugenia Lazaris

    This Iconic Steakhouse Chain Has Been Cooking With Beef Tallow Since The '80s

    Beef tallow is one option restaurants use for frying food that's gaining in popularity, but this iconic steakhouse chain has been frying with it since the '80s.

    By Eugenia Lazaris Read More
  • Close up of the official portrait of John Adams, second president of the US
    By Molly Wilson

    This Classic Boozy Fall Drink Was One Of John Adams' Favorites

    U.S. Presidents are powerful world leaders, but that doesn't mean they don't enjoy a classic drink with boozy flavor, including this favorite of John Adams.

    By Molly Wilson Read More
  • An egg sandwich on a napkin
    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb

    This Old-School Egg Sandwich From 1901 Has A Sneaky Extra Ingredient

    This vintage egg sandwich recipe from the 20th century includes an unexpected ingredient that will balance out the flavors of the sandwich. Here's how.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb Read More
  • jars of Hellman's Real Mayonnaise in a store
    By Tara Bowen

    This Vintage Hellmann's Recipe For Cranberry 'Candles' Left Us Confused, To Say The Least

    One vintage Hellmann's recipe calls for mixing cranberry sauce with mayonnaise, among other things, to make, well, a cranberry "candle."

    By Tara Bowen Read More
  • The center of a Monopoly board, seen from above.
    By Tim Forster

    McDonald's Monopoly Vanished After One Of The Wildest Scams In Fast Food History

    A hit promotional series run in the '80s and '90s, the McDonald's Monopoly game was exploited by an ex-cop, leading to millions of stolen winnings.

    By Tim Forster Read More
  • woman in kitchen with various groceries 1960s
    By Andrew Amelinckx

    We Almost Can't Believe This Vintage Dessert Even Existed

    Mixing together strange ingredients that often contrast, vintage desserts were typically worlds away from what we consider delicious, or even edible, today.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • Doggie Diner's scary dog mascot
    By Andrew Amelinckx

    This Defunct Vintage Fast Food Chain Had One Of The Most Horrifying Mascots We've Ever Seen

    A fast food restaurant's mascot should create a lasting impression. This might have worked too well in the case of a creepy mascot that outlived its chain.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • Person smashing burgers
    By Amelie Maurice-Jones

    This Old-School Restaurant Chain Made Fast Food History Back In The '70s

    While you might think of McDonald's Happy Meal as a first-of-its-kind fast food kid's meal, the chain's biggest competitor in the 1970s pioneered the idea.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones Read More
  • An ice cream truck with its door open.
    By Tim Forster

    The Frosty Favorite That Was Invented By Complete Mistake

    Sometimes, a mistake can be exactly what you need to change the game. A mistake is how this frosty favorite wound up being created, after all.

    By Tim Forster Read More
  • Betty Crocker cake mix cut into squared on parchment paper
    By Megan Lim

    Whatever Happened To Betty Crocker's Boxed Snackin' Cake Mix?

    Betty Crocker's boxed Snackin' Cake mix made for a quick and easy treat, and zero baking skills were required. But what happened to the popular product?

    By Megan Lim Read More
  • James Dean posing
    By Karen Hart

    Banana Salad Was James Dean's Favorite Dessert, And Honestly, We Kind Of Get It

    Before he was famous, James Dean revealed that his favorite dessert was a fruity sweet and simple concoction that is easy to recreate at home.

    By Karen Hart Read More
  • Hand holding Inca Kola
    By Hilary Wheelan Remley

    What Exactly Is The Flavor Of Peru's Most Popular Soda, Inca Kola?

    Inca Kola is a huge part of the Peruvian identity. Take a look at what this unique soda really tastes like and how the flavor has historic roots in Peru.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • Five bags of now discontinued Lay's chip flavors
    By Hayley Verdeyen

    11 Discontinued Lay's Chip Flavors That We Want To See Again

    Many Lay's potato chip flavors have come and gone over the years, but there are some discontinued concoctions that we wish would make a comeback.

    By Hayley Verdeyen Read More
  • Corona pictured with limes
    By Nikita Ephanov

    What's The Reason Mexican Beer Is Served With A Lime?

    You've probably had a Mexican beer served with a lime at least once, or at least seen others do it, in real life or maybe even in a commercial.

    By Nikita Ephanov Read More
  • Sweet Baby Ray's pit team at the 1985 Royko Ribfest
    By Ilene V. Smith

    The BBQ Rib Competition That Led Sweet Baby Ray's To Fame

    Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce rose to popularity following its appearance at a rib competition in the '80s. It didn't come first place but its legacy prevailed.

    By Ilene V. Smith Read More
  • Starbucks counter with menu
    By Dhruv Trivedi

    Is Starbucks Considered Fast Food?

    It can be difficult to categorize places that share elements of many different restaurants. This includes interpreting whether Starbucks is fast food or not.

    By Dhruv Trivedi Read More
  • Deep fried futomaki rolls
    By Adam Raphael

    Futomaki Is A Traditional Sushi Roll With Deep Roots And Big Flavors

    If you're a fan of sushi and you want to try something different, keep your eyes open for this unique roll from western Japan's Kansai region.

    By Adam Raphael Read More
  • Slow cooker with vegetables to the side
    By Crystal Antonace

    This Old-Fashioned Chicken Dish Is The Vintage Comfort Food Your Slow Cooker Was Made For

    Vintage foods are often of the "how did they eat that" variety, but this chicken dish could break into your rotation if you use your slow cooker to make it.

    By Crystal Antonace Read More
  • Composite photo showing wrappers for Caravelle, Seven Up, and Snik Snak Stiks along with a Dynamints box
    By Suzanne S. Wiley

    12 Classic Candies From The '70s We Wish We Could Have Back

    Some classic candies are better left in the past, but these are 12 from the '70s that we wish we could have back to munch on in modern day.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley Read More
  • Bottles of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce
    By Andrew Amelinckx

    How Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce Cooked Up Its Legendary Name

    Sweet Baby Ray's has become an iconic part of American barbecue history, and the brand had its memorable name before it had even become a brand.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • Handfuls of red pistachios
    By Eloise Rollins-Fife

    Why Were Pistachios Dyed Red? The Odd Reason You Never Knew

    There was a time when pistachios were bright red in color rather than pale green. Here's why they were dyed and what eventually led to end of the practice.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife Read More
  • A spoon in a peanut butter jar
    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb

    The Sugar-Filled Peanut Butter Spread From The '70s Everyone Forgot About

    These days, there are plenty of different spreads on grocery store shelves. But does anyone else remember this brand of peanut butter spread from the 1970s?

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb Read More
  • Vidalia onions in ceramic bowl
    By Karen Hart

    Onion Lovers Need To Make This Old School Southern Sandwich

    Onions are a typical sandwich filling, but they're the star of this retro sandwich typically eaten in the South. All you need is four ingredients to make it.

    By Karen Hart Read More
  • Apple pie on table
    By Hilary Wheelan Remley

    This Depression-Era 'Apple' Pie Didn't Contain An Ounce Of Fruit

    Apple pie is an American staple, but during the Great Depression, a fruit-free version was created to make up for the lack of resources available.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • a pile of classic candy bars
    By Sonora Slater

    The Bestselling Chocolate Bar In The World Was Named After A Beloved Family Horse

    Can you guess which world-famous chocolate bar was named after a family's race horse? Here's more about the history of how this popular treat got its name.

    By Sonora Slater Read More
  • Scoop of Moose Tracks ice cream in bowl
    By Hilary Wheelan Remley

    How Moose Tracks Ice Cream Got Its Unique Name

    Moose Tracks ice cream has been a staple flavor for decades, but have you ever wondered why it's named that? Here's how Moose Tracks got its name.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • A wooden spoon spooning out a helping of glossy, sticky baked beans from a crockery pot sitting on a gingham tablecloth.
    By Andy Hume

    The Vintage Baked Beans Recipe That Calls For An Iconic Soda

    While you might not think of soda and baked beans as being two things that go together, one vintage recipe combines the two. Here's why.

    By Andy Hume Read More
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