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  • a family farm walking next to cornfields in Iowa

    The US State That Produces More Corn Than The Cornhusker State

    Think you know which U.S. state produces the most corn? Here's the one that's leading the pack (and spoiler alert: it may not be the one you're expecting).

    By Lindsey Reynolds 6 hours ago Read More
  • Platter of prepared sandwiches for event like funeral

    12 Funeral Foods And The Stories Behind Them

    Given the inherent connection between mourning and eating around the world, we gathered a collection of popular funeral foods from throughout history.

    By Holly Riddle 1 day ago Read More
  • Nestle logo on product

    14 Nestle Recalls That Impacted Millions

    Whether it's the popular Tollhouse cookies, or Maggi noodles, most of Nestlé's most popular items have suffered recalls — we list the biggest ones.

    By Holly Riddle 3 days ago Read More
  • A woman wearing an orange sweater reads a restaurant menu

    The Banned Beans Chefs Still Secretly Sneak Onto Menus

    No one's spilling these beans. Even though they've been banned for decades, chefs sneak these tantalizing beans onto the menu and into your favorite desserts.

    By Ben Hillin 3 days ago Read More
  • Ice cream sandwiches with brown paper on a plate

    The Original Ice Cream Sandwich Replaced Something Much Less Delicious

    We're used to our pick of over-the-top ice cream sandwiches straight outta the freezer, but back in the day, flavor was flimsy when it came to the sandwich.

    By Alba Caraceni 4 days ago Read More
  • Bowl of succotash with spoon and forks

    Chefs Tell Us The 17 Old-School Foods They Wish Would Make A Comeback

    From succotash and veal ossobuco to Jell-O salad and tea cakes, chefs share the nostalgic classics that deserve a return to modern menus.

    By Holly Riddle 4 days ago Read More
  • Front exterior of the White House

    How Grocery Shopping Works When You're President Of The United States

    It's unlikely (well, impossible) that you'll run into the U.S. President in your local grocery store. But someone does shop for the POTUS and family's food.

    By Kat Olvera 4 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of yogurt on a blue background with a wooden spoon

    Yogurt In Greece Is A Bit Different Than You'd Expect

    You might expect that yogurt in Greece is the same as the popular "Greek yogurt" product you see at every grocery store, but that isn't exactly right.

    By Ellery Weil 6 days ago Read More
  • The statue of Abraham Lincoln inside Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial.

    This Popular Holiday Cookie Was A Rare Treat For Abraham Lincoln

    One of Abraham Lincoln's favorite cookies gave him an interesting anecdote that he loved to share to teach lessons about generosity, unfairness, and desire.

    By Joe Hoeffner 7 days ago Read More
  • Cast iron skillets hang from a pot rack

    The Vintage Cast Iron Skillet Set That Could Be Worth Thousands

    Are you baking chocolate chip skillet cookies in a thousand-dollar pan? Check your pots because this vintage cast iron skillet set could be worth the big bucks.

    By Kat Olvera 7 days ago Read More
  • person shopping in the frozen section of a grocery store

    Old-School Frozen Foods No One Really Eats Anymore

    From TV dinners to French bread pizzas, there are plenty of foods that used to grace our freezer sections — but have since gone by the wayside.

    By Jon Gutierrez 8 days ago Read More
  • clam chowder, beef sandwich and liver mush

    11 Tried-And-True Regional Food Classics In The United States


    Thanks to social media, it's getting harder to find truly regional foods. These dishes, however, have deep traditions and draw fans from near and far.

    By Andy Beth Miller 8 days ago Read More
  • Ham salad on a wooden table with sliced baguette

    12 Old-School Dips Almost Everyone Forgot About

    Forget guacamole, salsa, hummus, or labneh. Rewind a few decades and the dip scene looked very different, as these charming retro dips demonstrate.

    By Fletcher Huntley 9 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of assorted candies

    The Pungent Swedish Candy That Perpetually Has Americans Divided

    This regional treat is a far cry from the chocolate bar or gummy bears you might grab at a store in the U.S. It's a candy that you either love or hate.

    By Willow Roberts 9 days ago Read More
  • Cut seedless Persian limes

    Why Your Grocery Store Limes Never Have Seeds

    You might have noticed that most of the limes you can buy in grocery stores don't have seeds. Here's why that is, and how seedless limes are grown.

    By Ben Hillin 10 days ago Read More
  • Molded red gelatin salad on a platter

    Old-School Salads That Hardly Anyone Eats Anymore

    Molded, layered, and overly dressed salads were replaced with fresher, healthier options, as tastes shifted toward lighter, more nutritious fare over time.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 10 days ago Read More
  • Australian wagyu cattle in a field

    What Makes Australian Wagyu Beef Different From Its Japanese Counterpart

    Though Wagyu beef originated in Japan, Australia has successfully produced its own Wagyu cows. But the difference between the two is more than geographical.

    By Willow Roberts 10 days ago Read More
  • Victor coffee mug at a diner

    The Vintage Wartime Coffee Mugs That Helped Shape Coffee Drinking Across America

    That durable diner coffee mug not only has a history, but even played a small part in American coffee drinking habits. Learn Victor coffee cups' role in WWII.

    By Kat Olvera 12 days ago Read More
  • Oreos on grocery store shelf

    14 Cookie Recalls That Impacted Millions

    Even the tastiest of sweet treats aren't immune to the occasional recall, as proven by the number of cookies pulled from shelves over the years.

    By Holly Riddle 12 days ago Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling inside a store

    How Ina Garten Chose What To Sell At The Barefoot Contessa Store Back In The Day

    It wasn't just luck that made The Barefoot Contessa a successful business. Here's how Ina Garten decided what recipes to make for her specialty food store.

    By Haley McNamara 13 days ago Read More
  • Fajitas cooking on a hot slab over a fire.

    Where Were Fajitas Actually Invented?

    Fajitas are a mainstay in many Mexican restaurants, but where did this iconic sizzling dish actually come from? The answer might surprise you.

    By Ben Hillin 13 days ago Read More
  • A row of Chef Boyardee Ravioli cans on a shelf

    Our Favorite Struggle Meals That Were Actually Delicious

    Just about everyone has had to assemble a meal with whatever they could find in the cupboard. The Takeout writers look back at their favorite struggle meals.

    By Michael Palan 13 days ago Read More
  • Close up of duchess potatoes on a baking sheet

    14 Vintage Potato Dishes That Deserve A Comeback

    Several historic potato dishes have been forgotten over the years, but these tasty tubers definitely deserve a spot at the dinner table once again.

    By Holly Riddle 14 days ago Read More
  • M&Ms in bowl and scattered across table

    This Fan-Favorite M&M Flavor Is Returning Just In Time For Fall

    M&M made big waves last year as the most popular Halloween candy. This year, the candy company is welcoming fall with the return of a favorite flavor.

    By Rolland Judd 16 days ago Read More
  • Johnnycakes with butter on a white vintage plate

    Vintage Breakfast Food No One Eats Anymore

    Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but that hasn't stopped these vintage dishes from falling off the radar over the years.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 16 days ago Read More
  • Wolfgang Puck smiles in glasses and a black chef's jacket at an event

    Why The USDA Had A Problem With Wolfgang Puck's Frozen Pizzas

    The USDA doesn't regulate whether pineapple shows up on pizza, but it definitely had a problem with Wolfgang Puck's frozen pizza line, until the law changed.

    By Ben Hillin 16 days ago Read More
  • A large, leafy rhubarb plant

    This State Produces The Most Rhubarb

    Sour and vibrant rhubarb grows abundantly in cool, wet climates, which is why this American state produces more rhubarb than anywhere else in the U.S.

    By Ben Hillin 16 days ago Read More
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