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  • Three small bars in interior of McCoole's at the Historic Red Lion Inn.

    The Pennsylvania Restaurant That's Been A Part Of Major History More Than Once

    This Pennsylvania restaurant has had some serious history take place within its walls, having been part of major events on at least two occasions.

    By Maria Scinto 36 min ago Read More
  • coffee pot on fire at Civil War reenactment

    How Coffee Divided The North And South During The Civil War

    During the U.S. Civil War, the two opposing sides had at least one thing in common -- a love for coffee. However, the North and South did not have equal access.

    By Maria Scinto 2 hours ago Read More
  • A well dressed couple dancing at a juke joint

    What Are Juke Joints And Are They Still Around

    You may have heard of a juke joint, but odds are, you haven't been to one. Here's a look at what they are, why they matter, and whether any are still around.

    By Ben Hillin 3 hours ago Read More
  • Men examine a wooden refrigerator in 1918

    The Vintage Version Of This Everyday Appliance Could've Killed You

    We just want the midnight snack, not the life-or-death household appliance scenario. Luckily, this daily-use machine no longer runs on toxic energy.

    By Jonathan Kesh 5 hours ago Read More
  • Banana pudding with bowls and spoons

    14 Old-Fashioned No-Bake Desserts People Still Love Today

    When you want to make something sweet without turning on your oven, no-bake desserts are ideal. These old-fashioned no-bake treats have stood the test of time.

    By Holly Riddle 5 hours ago Read More
  • Bag of sweet potatoes

    The Unexpected US State That Produces Over 60% Of Our Sweet Potatoes

    This American state doesn't just produce a lot of sweet potatoes; it grows the overwhelming majority. No other U.S. state even comes close.

    By Moriah House 7 hours ago Read More
  • The James Beard Award on display at a media event

    How The James Beard Award Regions Are Broken Up

    The James Beard Award is a prestigious honor for chefs across the United States. Here's how the regions for each award are determined within the country.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 16 hours ago Read More
  • vintage fall foods

    Vintage Fall Recipes You Never See Anymore

    Fall is full of warm flavors and cozy vibes. These dishes unfortunately have faded from popularity around dinner tables and are in need of a comeback.

    By Andy Beth Miller 24 hours ago Read More
  • A cook uses a butcher knife to cut slices from pork on a spit

    The Fruit That Taco Stands Always Cook With Al Pastor

    With al pastor, you can always count on it being delicious, made in a way that resembles shawarma, and marinated with this sweet tropical fruit.

    By Ben Hillin 2 days ago Read More
  • A wall with hula hoops on display

    The Strange Connection Between Sriracha And Hula Hoops You Never Knew About

    Sriracha is a well-known and beloved dipping sauce and ingredient that packs a punch. Did you know it has a strange connection to hula hoops?

    By Ellery Weil 2 days ago Read More
  • Doberge cake on a white tray

    Vintage Southern Desserts That Deserve A Comeback

    Some of our favorite pies, puddings and cakes herald from the South – including these old-fashioned desserts, which deserve more attention today.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 2 days ago Read More
  • One hot pocket laid across another on a wooden board

    The Discontinued Hot Pocket We Hope Stays Gone Forever

    A range of Hot Pocket flavors topped The Takeout's list, but this filling totally missed the mark. In fact, it has now been discontinued, and for good reason.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 2 days ago Read More
  • A cheese wheel on a wooden cutting board.

    Cheese Comes In Wheels For A Reason Only Science Can Explain

    If you've ever wondered why cheese often comes to the deli counter in giant wheels, we've got the scientific answer to solve this dairy mystery.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of New England clam chowder.

    Why Maine Tried To Outlaw Tomatoes In Clam Chowder

    You aren't the only one who asks if the clam chowder is white or red and makes an ordering choice based on the answer, there's a whole state who does the same.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 days ago Read More
  • Tequila being poured into a shot glass.

    This Tequila Is So Exclusive You Have To Apply To Drink It

    If you want to taste this ultra-rare tequila, be prepared because it's so exclusive, you have to use an application form to be considered as a buyer.

    By Joe Hoeffner 3 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of Olive Garden breadsticks

    How Olive Garden Dreamed Up Its Signature Dish

    Olive Garden has been serving unlimited freshly-baked breadsticks since almost the very beginning. It initially offered them for a very practical reason.

    By Paige Hughes 3 days ago Read More
  • A baseball on a background of sunflower seeds.

    The Reason Baseball Players Chew Sunflower Seeds

    The sight of baseball players grinding their jaws in the dugout might be familiar to sports fans. But why are sunflower seeds the go-to snack on the field?

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 days ago Read More
  • Family eating dinner at the table together outside

    The Phone Etiquette Rule You're Probably Breaking At The Dinner Table

    In today's tech-savvy world, it's all too common that people unknowingly send the wrong signal to their tablemates by breaking this dining etiquette rule.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 days ago Read More
  • The wedding of Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand de Grimaldi, to American actress Grace Kelly, known thereafter as Princess Grace.

    Nothing Will Ever Compare To Grace Kelly's $13K Wedding Cake

    As iconic and beautiful as the movie star herself, Grace Kelly's royal wedding cake featured plenty of astonishing details.

    By Kristine Belonio 4 days ago Read More
  • Macaulay Culkin at his Walk of Fame ceremony

    The Nostalgic Drink Macaulay Culkin Misses Most Proves He's A True '90s Kid

    Macaulay Culkin went on "Hot Ones" and waxed nostalgic about a neon juicebox that everyone who lived through the '90s remembers all too well.

    By Dennis Lee 4 days ago Read More
  • Vichyssoise with spoon

    The Major Soup Recall That Left One Consumer Paralyzed

    During the 1970s, contaminated canned soup destroyed at least two people's lives. The incident would also spell disaster for the company behind the product.

    By Jonathan Kesh 4 days ago Read More
  • A waitress takes a pot of coffee over for refills in old-school diner

    Old-School Breakfast Chains That Have Disappeared Across America

    While there's no shortage of tasty breakfast options on today's restaurant scene, we have to salute the many chains that have closed up shop over the years.

    By Billy Francis 5 days ago Read More
  • President William Howard Taft poses for a portrait in 1910

    The Old-School Soup Loved By President Taft That's Now Illegal To Serve In Several States

    It's banned so it's even more delicious. President Taft may have eaten this old-school soup on the regular, but you risk going straight to soup prison. Kind of.

    By Maria Scinto 5 days ago Read More
  • Four children at a lemonade stand

    They're Cute, But Most Lemonade Stands Are Completely Illegal

    A child setting up a lemonade stand on their front lawn seems harmless enough, but in most states, this is actually against the law. Here's why.

    By Kristen Pizzo 6 days ago Read More
  • display of sandwiches

    Cheap Sandwiches From Around The World That Everyone Should Try

    Sandwiches tend to offer value and satisfaction and are quick to prepare. Here are affordable sandwiches around the world filled with assorted ingredients.

    By Dani Beldoch 6 days ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart attends the iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at Madison Square Garden on December 13, 2024 in New York City.

    The Careers Martha Stewart Held Before Becoming A Homemaking Guru

    Today's she's a cornerstone of the lifestyle movement. But prior to her publishing and TV fame, Martha Stewart held several different and surprising jobs.

    By Kristine Belonio 6 days ago Read More
  • Vol-au-vents stuffed with creamy shrimp and peas

    Old School Appetizers Almost Everyone Has Forgotten

    Appetizers have changed a lot over the decades, but many long-forgotten hors d'oeuvres of yesteryear deserve to be remembered and recreated.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 6 days ago Read More
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