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  • 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 1 day 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 5 days 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 5 days 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 8 days ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra in gray suit

    Frank Sinatra's Favorite Dessert Can Still Be Found In Your Local Grocery Store Today

    Most know Frank Sinatra's drink of choice and his favorite meal — but did you know you can find Ol' Blue Eyes' favorite dessert at your local grocery store?

    By Karen Hart 8 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding Titanic ticket

    This Vintage Dessert Was One Of The Last Eaten On The Titanic

    When reading about the Titanic, the meals served on board likely don't come to mind. But there was plenty of gourmet food, including this vintage dessert.

    By Karen Hart 8 days ago Read More
  • Jar of bread and butter pickles

    The Old-School Pickles That May Have Gotten Their Start During The Great Depression

    Depression-era food utilized readily accessible ingredients. These old-school pickles may have gotten their start from the waste not, want not mentality.

    By Karen Hart 8 days ago Read More
  • A broken bar of dark chocolate sits on a paper bag

    14 Vintage Chocolate Brands Your Grandparents Loved

    From bars flavored like milkshakes to several coconut concoctions, our grandparents were lucky to have been around when these chocolate bars were on the market.

    By Jay Wilson 12 days ago Read More
  • A repeating pattern of whipped cream and strawberry-topped rainbow cakes against a pink background.

    9 Iconic '80s Desserts That Give Us Major Nostalgia

    The 1980s were about loud colors, brash fashion, and quirky food. Here are some deliciously easy desserts some of us may remember from when we were kids.

    By Chris Corlew 14 days ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra smiling

    Frank Sinatra's Go-To Candy Was An Old-School Favorite

    For many, Frank Sinatra is an old-school favorite. Steadfast fans know his favorite song to sing, his favorite drink, and even his favorite go-to candy.

    By Alexa Valme 14 days ago Read More
  • A lineup of different cocktails on a bar top

    11 Old School Cocktails From The '50s You Should Be Ordering

    From the velvety pink squirrel to the refreshing Singapore sling, don’t miss the chance to sip on one of these classics next time you're out.

    By Amadea Tanner 15 days ago Read More
  • Overhead view of a selection of snacks

    11 Old-School Snacks People Loved To Eat In The 1970s

    The snacks that were popular in the 1970s were marked by their combination of crowd-pleasing flavors, innovative textures, and slightly wacky concepts.

    By Jay Wilson 19 days ago Read More
  • Four glass Coca-Cola bottles showing evolution of the bottle shape over the 20th century, from a straight-sided bottle to the familiar contour bottle shape.

    10 Times Coca-Cola Changed Its Iconic Packaging

    With well over a century of history, Coca-Cola has had plenty of time to develop its aesthetics. Here are all its major packaging changes and innovations.

    By Kate Row 22 days ago Read More
  • Plate of Bananas Foster

    9 Vintage Ice Cream Desserts Everyone Should Try Once

    From baked ice cream to cherries that are literally set on fire, check the menu for these vintage ice cream desserts the next time you're out to eat.

    By Jay Wilson 22 days ago Read More
  • Wendy's combo

    26 Wendy's Menu Items From The 1990s You Probably Forgot About

    Many of these Wendy's menu items from the '90s are long gone and forgotten. Grab a napkin and let's take a walk down this mouthwatering memory lane.

    By Michael Palan 26 days ago Read More
  • Gyro wraps with vegetables and tzatziki sauce

    The Murky Chicago Origins Of The First Gyro Meat Served In America

    The arrival of the gyro in America was well suited to the 1970s, with that decade's shift in how we looked at food. Yet, its Chicago origins are a bit murky.

    By Amrita Ray 26 days ago Read More
  • US flag and apple pie

    The Best American Food On TikTok

    America is known for being home to particular foods and TikTok is known for showing us to make them. Here are some of the best you can find on the app.

    By Dora Nuss-Warren 29 days ago Read More
  • platter with barbecue ribs, brisket, sausage, and an array of sides including greens, fries, cole slaw, baked beans, and potato salad.

    14 Most Iconic Southern BBQ Sides

    When you're throwing a barbecue, it's easy to focus on the main course. But you'll need sides. Here are some of the most iconic Southern barbecue side dishes.

    By Chris Corlew 29 days ago Read More
  • Hands holding glasses of whiskey

    This Popular Soda Was Originally Designed As A Whiskey Chaser

    Alcohol-soda combinations aren't just convenient, they're tried-and-true medleys. This popular soda was originally created as a whiskey chaser.

    By Alexa Valme 30 days ago Read More
  • People on webcam with cup of coffee

    The World's First Webcam Was Created To Babysit A Coffee Pot

    You're probably no stranger to the webcam, but have you ever wondered where it came from? It's all thanks to a hot pot of coffee and some eager researchers.

    By Aimee Lamoureux 1 month ago Read More
  • Turkey and peas frozen dinner

    Foods From The 1950s That We're Not Necessarily Missing

    The 1950s had plenty of great cuisine -- but modern diners aren't necessarily missing these unique, bizarre, and just plain questionable foods.

    By Julia Dunn 1 month ago Read More
  • A shot glass with orange slices and worm salt.

    Why This Mexican Liquor Was Illegal For Half A Century

    While tequila and mezcal are popular spirits from Mexico, another regionally beloved spirit was banned from 1944 to 1994 and is now making a comeback.

    By Amrita Ray 1 month ago Read More
  • A slice of Mississippi Mud Pie

    14 Old-School Desserts People Loved To Eat In The 1970s

    Some of the most beloved 1970s desserts were newly invented at the time. Others had been thought of long before the '70s. Join us on a trip down memory lane.

    By Jay Wilson 2 months ago Read More
  • Candy cigarette boxes neatly arranged on a store shelf

    The Shady History Of Candy Cigarettes

    While you may be surprised to learn that candy cigarettes are still available in the U.S., you might be equally surprised by their shady history.

    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago Read More
  • Bottles of Sweet Baby Ray's original barbecue sauce on a shelf

    Sweet Baby Ray's Gets Part Of Its Iconic Flavor From Another Store-Bought Sauce

    With a balance of sweet and spicy flavor, Sweet Baby Ray's is a beloved barbecue sauce that surprisingly gets its heat from another store-bought sauce.

    By Bobby Lewis 2 months ago Read More
  • Variety of berries on display at a market

    18 Lesser-Known Berries You Need To Try

    When we think of berries, a few common varieties come to mind, like strawberries and raspberries, but there are many other types of berry you should try.

    By Liana Hornyak 2 months ago Read More
  • People toasting cocktails

    14 Classic Cocktails Everyone Should Try Once In Their Life

    Some of these drinks might be your regulars, but if you haven't tried some of these classic cocktails, make sure to work them into your next bar order.

    By Carly Terzigni 2 months ago Read More
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