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  • A vintage image of a cheeseburger, fries, and a salad

    14 Vintage Burger Chains That Failed To Make It Nationwide

    Sure, McDonald's and Burger King are icons. But there are a lot of other vintage burger chains that had success, but didn't quite hit it big nationwide.

    By Jay Wilson 2 months ago Read More
  • Spatula pulling slice of pizza away from pie

    The 2 Famous Pizza Chains That Got Their Start In Michigan

    Pizza chains abound across the U.S., but two of the most popular actually started in the exact same state. Here's the history of two pizza powerhouses.

    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago Read More
  • A person picking up a package of sliced ham from a grocery freezer.

    12 Of The Worst Ham Recalls To Ever Hit Grocery Stores

    There have been a lot of ham recalls over the years. And here's some of the worst ham recalls to hit grocery stores.

    By Eva Merrill 2 months ago Read More
  • Raw ground beef in a wooden bowl placed on a wooden table

    Forgotten Old-School Ground Beef Dishes That Need To Return To The Dinner Table

    Some ground beef meals are so vintage you might have forgotten about them. Here's a few old-school ground beef dishes that should return to your dinner table.

    By Ashwini Rakhe 2 months ago Read More
  • a pot of braised beef with potatoes and carrots with a side bowl of chopped parsley and a pepper grinder

    17 Old-School 1 Pot Meals That Barely Anyone Makes Anymore

    One-pot meals used to be incredibly popular. In some cases, they still are. But there's several one-pot delights that don't get much kitchen time anymore.

    By Chris Corlew 2 months ago Read More
  • A child licks an ice cream cone in front of a store counter

    5 Classic Ice Cream Chains That Closed Down And A Few Still Hanging On

    From Swensen's and Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour, here's several old school ice cream shops that closed altogether or are still hanging on.

    By Eva Merrill 2 months ago Read More
  • close-up of a chef ladling soup into bowls

    13 Old-School Soups You'll Rarely Find At Restaurants Today

    From turtle soup to pepper pot soup and hamburger soup, here's a list of old-school soups you rarely find on restaurant menus.

    By Liana Hornyak 2 months ago Read More
  • Overhead view of vintage military rations

    Classic Foods That Were Made Popular During Wartime

    Because wartime often leads to rations and food scarcity, dietary innovations often emerge. Some have remained popular with civilians through the decades!

    By Amadea Tanner 2 months ago Read More
  • A blue vintage Pyrex bowl from the 1958

    What To Look For When Authenticating Your Vintage Pyrex Pieces

    Pyrex is known for durable kitchenware, and many people collect the colorful vintage pieces. Find out what to look for when authenticating vintage Pyrex.

    By Tiffany Betts 3 months ago Read More
  • Two plates of old-school style gelatin salads with chicken and veggies

    9 Vintage Salads You Might Have Forgotten About

    From Snickers salad to seafoam salad, there are a lot of weird salad concoctions that most people have likely forgotten about.

    By Ashwini Rakhe 3 months ago Read More
  • Cans opened on a wooden cutting board surrounded by other foods like garlic, tomato, and peppers

    The Vintage Canned Meat That Was A Southern Specialty In The 1950s

    Canned meat and fish have a place on high-end tables lately, but they've been around for longer than you think. This canned meat was a specialty in the 1950s.

    By Nick Rivera 3 months ago Read More
  • Fruit pudding pie

    8 Old-School Desserts People Loved To Eat In The 1960s

    Dessert has quite a history -- and from tunnel of fudge cake to grasshopper pie, here's several desserts people loved in the 1960s.

    By Kate Row 3 months ago Read More
  • A man holding an oyster off a table with a variety of seafood on it

    10 Of The Worst Seafood Recalls That Swept Across America

    The seafood industry has had its share of recalls. From Bumble Bee to Bornstein Seafoods, here's a list of some of the worst seafood recalls in America.

    By Eva Merrill 3 months ago Read More
  • Oscar Mayer brand cold cuts in a supermarket refrigerated shelf

    The Old-School Oscar Mayer Deli Meat That Only Lives On In Memory

    The Oscar Mayer deli meats of years past are pretty interesting to look back on. There was one type in particular that has become a bit of folklore.

    By Alexa Valme 3 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish on top of container

    This McDonald's UK Filet-O-Fish Ad Was So Controversial It Had To Be Pulled From Air

    When McDonald's attempted to tug at customers' heartstrings by using a young boy's sad loss to sell Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, critics found it in poor taste.

    By Alexa Valme 3 months ago Read More
  • close-up of a person pouring soda into a cup from a soda fountain

    9 Nostalgic Sodas From The '90s We Can't Find Anymore

    Ah, the fizzy sound of cracking open a can of cold soda. Here's a nostalgic look at some of the '90s flavors that came and went.

    By Liana Hornyak 3 months ago Read More
  • Assorted soda flavors on a rustic table

    The Vintage Soda That Was All Over 1940s Hollywood

    You may have never encountered this colorful vintage soda in real life, but we're pretty sure you'll be familiar with it from TV shows and Hollywood movies.

    By Amrita Ray 3 months ago Read More
  • Serena Williams smiling

    One Of Serena Williams' Favorite Snacks Is An All-American Classic

    Serena Williams absolutely adores a century-old sweet treat with a celestial name that comes in a variety of flavors, and she's revealed which is her favorite.

    By Kim Ranjbar 3 months ago Read More
  • generic fast food restaurant interior with a paper bag and a burger on a table top

    7 Fast Food Chains That No One Remembers Anymore

    During the 20th century, there were many fast food chains that came and went. Here are seven once-popular spots that no longer exist and many don't remember.

    By Amrita Ray 3 months ago Read More
  • Interior of a restored 1939 dining car with red booths and checkerboard floors

    Experience What It Was Like To Dine At The 1939 World's Fair At This Old-School Diner In Oakley, Utah

    Having the opportunity to step directly into history is special. For World's Fair enthusiasts, you can experience 1939 dining at this diner in Oakley, Utah.

    By Bobby Lewis 3 months ago Read More
  • American flag paper plate with hot dog, baked beans, and potato salad

    The Political Background Of How BBQ Came To Be A 4th Of July Tradition

    Barbecue didn't just become a Fourth of July tradition through happenstance. It has plenty of history, and it was once a crucial part of U.S. politics.

    By Karen Hart 3 months ago Read More
  • Robert Redford and Paul Newman in

    The Old-School Dessert Named After A '70s Heart Throb

    There's a long history of people naming foods after famous faces. In the 1970s, that trend continued with a sweet treat associated with an attractive actor.

    By Kim Ranjbar 3 months ago Read More
  • Prima ballerina Anna Pavlova posing

    The Vintage Australian Dessert Named After A Prima Ballerina

    The most popular dessert in Australia and New Zealand is named after a ballerina, and it's often argued which country came up with the recipe.

    By Karen Hart 3 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of Harry Truman wearing glasses

    President Harry Truman's Favorite Dessert Hails From His Home State Of Missouri

    President Truman loved supporting his home state of Missouri. In fact, his favorite dessert is a mashup of different desserts that comes from the Show-Me State.

    By Karen Hart 3 months ago Read More
  • Vintage Dr Pepper bottles and cans

    Discontinued Dr Pepper Flavors We're Probably Not Getting Back

    If you yearn for the nostalgia of '90s flavored soda and automatically think of Dr Pepper, you shouldn't expect to see these three varieties anytime soon.

    By Bobby Lewis 4 months ago Read More
  • 1960s woman holding a pie

    This Was The Most Popular Recipe The Year You Were Born

    When it comes to food, each decade is known for certain recipes. From Spam 'n eggs to molten lava cake, here are the most popular the year you were born.

    By Samantha Cochran 4 months ago Read More
  • Variety of types of cake slices

    Alabama's State Dessert Is A Booze-Filled Delight

    State symbols range from trees and birds to drinks and desserts. In Alabama's case, the last two are combined into one booze-filled delight.

    By Nikki Munoz 4 months ago Read More
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