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  • Tropical Jolly Rancher hard candy flavors
    By Aspen Oblewski

    Whatever Happened To The Lemon-Flavored Jolly Rancher?

    The standard bag of Jolly Rancher hard candies once included a lemon flavor that has quietly disappeared. What happened to it, and where can you find it?

    By Aspen Oblewski Read More
  • a Potbelly Sanwich Works sandwich
    By Andrew Amelinckx

    The Fast Food Restaurant That Got Its Start In An Antique Shop

    This sandwich shop founded in Chicago in the 1970s was originally operated out of an antique shop. Here's how it got its name and its big break.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, Hillary Clinton and one of Roland's gingerbread houses
    By Tara Bowen

    The Chocolate Chip Cookies That Were A White House Staple

    For years, a lauded chef's signature chocolate chip cookies were a staple of the President's residence thanks to their unique and delicious recipe.

    By Tara Bowen Read More
  • Three bottles of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky at the grocery store
    By Jonathan Kesh

    Fact Or Fiction: Does Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Really Contain Antifreeze?

    If you've ever heard the rumor that Fireball Cinnamon Whisky contains antifreeze, you're not alone. But is this rumor true? Here's what you need to know.

    By Jonathan Kesh Read More
  • Former president Calvin Coolidge at a desk
    By Sarah Lintakoon

    The All American Dessert President Calvin Coolidge Topped With Pork

    U.S. Presidents may be powerful people, but they enjoy a good treat like anyone else, and that includes former commander-in-chief Calvin Coolidge.

    By Sarah Lintakoon Read More
  • white plate of empandas
    By Raven Brunner

    Empanadas Vs Salteñas: What's The Difference Between These Hand Pies?

    Empanadas and salteñas have a similar shape and function (they're pastries filled with ingredients), but the two dishes are not exactly the same.

    By Raven Brunner Read More
  • Bottles of Heinz ketchup
    By Hayley Verdeyen

    13 Weirdest Ketchup Products Ever Sold By Heinz

    Heinz is well known for standard condiments like relish, mustard, and of course ketchup, but it has come out with some truly weird flavor variations too.

    By Hayley Verdeyen Read More
  • matcha and hojicha latte prepared side by side
    By Nikita Ephanov

    Matcha Vs Hojicha Tea: What's The Difference?

    Matcha and hojicha teas are similar in many ways, especially since they're the same tea plant. This makes their differences all the more important to know.

    By Nikita Ephanov Read More
  • Three martini cocktails
    By Jackson Williams

    How A Cocktail-Fueled Lunch Became A Tax Break Loophole

    Mad Men brought the image of businessmen drinking their lunch breaks away to the forefront of pop culture, and here's how this became such a common custom.

    By Jackson Williams Read More
  • Several potatoes topped with gzik
    By Tim Forster

    Change Up How You Eat Cottage Cheese With Polish Gzik

    If you've never tried Polish gzik, your cottage cheese routine is about to get a lot more interesting. Here's how to enjoy it as a creative snack.

    By Tim Forster Read More
  • Jackie Kennedy sitting on a couch
    By Crystal Antonace

    Jackie Kennedy's 4-Ingredient Casserole Offers A Taste Of French Cuisine With An American Twist

    If you love a good vintage or historical dish, look no further than Jackie Kennedy's four-ingredient casserole, which mixes French and American styles.

    By Crystal Antonace Read More
  • Cracker Barrel old country store facade
    By Sean Pagnotti

    Why You Won't Be Able To Visit The Original Cracker Barrel Location

    A nostalgic restaurant if there ever was one, Cracker Barrel started off in Lebanon, Tennessee. Unfortunately, you won't be able to dine at that location.

    By Sean Pagnotti Read More
  • Mexican hot chocolate with spices
    By Dhruv Trivedi

    American Hot Chocolate Vs Mexican Hot Chocolate: What's The Difference?

    Although the United States and Mexico are neighbors, hot chocolate from these two countries has different histories, traditions, and recipes.

    By Dhruv Trivedi Read More
  • A breakfast plate of eggs, bacon, and tomato slices on a wood table
    By Hilary Wheelan Remley

    How Breakfast Got Its Name

    Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, but have you ever wondered about the history behind the custom and the word itself?

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
  • A pastrami burger with fries on a plate
    By Kim Ranjbar

    The Cured Meat Utah Uses To Amp Up Their Burgers

    Utah is full of unique cultural quirks, and one of their most fun culinary reinventions comes with an unexpected meaty addition to their burgers.

    By Kim Ranjbar Read More
  • Vintage color add of woman holding Jell-o in front of fridge
    By Tara Bowen

    This Vintage 3-Ingredient Appetizer Is Only For The Adventurous

    Some vintage appetizers, including this difficult-to-believe, three-ingredient dish from the 1950s, are only meant for the most adventurous modern appetites.

    By Tara Bowen Read More
  • various cans of vintage sodas
    By Ksenia Prints

    7 Forgotten Vintage Sodas From The '80s We Wish We Could Drink

    Many things were best left in the '80s, but there were some sodas we wish would come back. Here are 7 forgotten drinks we dream of sipping on again.

    By Ksenia Prints Read More
  • whiskey being poured in a glass
    By Jessica Riggio

    This Was The Only Legal Whiskey During Prohibition

    You may have thought that all liquor was marked illegal during Prohibition, but one special fermented drink escaped censor: medicinal whiskey.

    By Jessica Riggio Read More
  • Broken pieces of dark chocolate
    By Tony Cooper

    How Caffeine-Infused Chocolate Became A Wartime Necessity

    Caffeine-infused chocolate is a great way to get an extra energy-boost in the day. Learn more about how one brand's caffeinated cocoa became a wartime staple.

    By Tony Cooper Read More
  • Butter lamb in easter egg basket
    By Eloise Rollins-Fife

    The Traditional Origins Of The Butter Lamb

    Do you know how the butter lamb idea started? This age-old Easter tradition has been around for centuries, originating back in Eastern Europe.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife Read More
  • avocado toast topped with bacon and scrambled eggs on a white plate
    By Sonora Slater

    How Eggs Became A Staple Breakfast Food

    Eggs are a staple breakfast food right across the world, but how did they rise to such an esteemed position on the global breakfast plate in the first place?

    By Sonora Slater Read More
  • wartime cake with raisins sliced on a blue plate
    By Sonora Slater

    The WWII Cake That Uses No Butter, Eggs, Or Milk

    The history of food often reflects the hard times that humanity has faced in the past, and one dish particularly evident of this is the WWII Ration Cake.

    By Sonora Slater Read More
  • plant based patty in a burger
    By Jessica Riggio

    The Veggie Burger Is Older Than You Might Think

    The veggie burger has been embraced by the fast food scene and home cooking alike, but while this concept is trendy, it's far from a new idea.

    By Jessica Riggio Read More
  • a cross-section of a packed California burrito
    By Sonora Slater

    The California Burrito Is A Mexican American Fusion Worth Trying

    The California burrito offers the delicious intersection between Mexican and American culinary fare, all in a warm flour tortilla.

    By Sonora Slater Read More
  • McDonald's breakfast drive-thru menu
    By Eloise Rollins-Fife

    The Overpriced McDonald's Breakfast Sandwich You Should Avoid Ordering

    Many fans of McDonald's appreciate the chain for its breakfast options, but there's one morning sandwich that you should avoid. Here's what to know.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife Read More
  • Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee sitting on a countertop
    By Sarah Lintakoon

    Krispy Kreme's Founder Didn't Actually Create The Brand's Iconic Donut Recipe

    Krispy Kreme doughnuts are one of a kind, and you might have wondered where its delicious recipe came from. Well, it wasn't the chain's founder.

    By Sarah Lintakoon Read More
  • Shoo-fly pie on white plate
    By Ilene V. Smith

    How 'Desperation Pies' Became The Ultimate Sweet Treat Of The Great Depression

    Desperation pies, or "make-do" pies, were an invention of the Great Depression that led to everything from mock apples pies and water pies.

    By Ilene V. Smith Read More
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