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  • Photo collage of the oldest restaurants on earth with three dishes in the foreground

    15 Of The Oldest Restaurants On Earth

    Some of the oldest restaurants around the world opened hundreds of years ago, and are still serving customers today. Here's where you'll find them.

    By Brian Boone 14 hours ago Read More
  • place setting and view from Cafe Lafayette

    New Hampshire's Dinner Train Takes The Scenic Route While Serving Up A 5-Course Meal

    Cafe Lafayette, a rolling restaurant operating out of North Woodstock, New Hampshire, serves a five-course meal throughout a scenic 2-hour, 20-mile round trip.

    By Maria Scinto 16 hours ago Read More
  • Elvis Presley headshot

    Elvis Presley's Favorite Fried Appetizer Was A Southern Classic

    Elvis Presley was renowned for his love of rich foods, but this fried delicacy was one of his favorite appetizers, not to mention a Southern classic.

    By Ellery Weil 24 hours ago Read More
  • sock it to me bundt cake with slice cut

    The Decadent Retro '70s Cake That Hides A Delicious Secret Inside

    Retro cakes can be a ton of fun to recreate, but in the Southern U.S., this one never went anywhere. You can find it on diner menus to this day.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 3 days ago Read More
  • A stack of three corn dogs served with ketchup for dipping

    Elevate Your Next Batch Of Corn Dogs With This Sweet And Spicy Combo

    Corn dogs are a classic for a reason. But that doesn't mean you have to skip this upgrade that mixes sweet with spicy heat for the ultimate bite.

    By Ellery Weil 3 days ago Read More
  • Composite of Amish Foods: Apple Schnitz Pie, Amish Sticky Buns, Scrapple Slice

    13 Amish Foods You Need To Try

    The Amish community isn't exactly short on tasty culinary traditions, as proven by the long list of must-try foods on offer in Amish Country.

    By Andy Beth Miller 4 days ago Read More
  • A hand holds up a box of Pillsbury Ready to Bake Pumpkin Shape Sugar Cookie Dough above a refrigerated case of more boxes

    The '90s Transformation That Made Pillsbury's Halloween Shape Cookies So Iconic

    Baking cookies is easy with Pillsbury's Halloween Shape Cookies. But a change in the 1990s made it even easier to have holiday-themed treats.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 4 days ago Read More
  • 1905 salad from Florida

    How Florida's Signature 1905 Salad Came To Be

    Florida is known for many surprising things, but if you're not from the state, you might not have heard of this healthy, flavorful salad with a local history.

    By Joe Hoeffner 5 days ago Read More
  • A Tokyo Banana store display.

    Why Bananas Are Everywhere In Tokyo (And How They Became Such An Iconic Symbol Of The City)

    Bananas may seem ordinary, but in Tokyo they’ve taken on a surprising role. The story behind this city's sweet symbol is richer than you’d expect.

    By Kristen Pizzo 5 days ago Read More
  • Four cobs of glass gem corn with dried husks

    Don't Cook Multicolored Corn The Same Way As The Regular Stuff

    Corn isn't just the sweet, tender, bright yellow cobs. Multicolored glass gem corn is brilliantly hued, but you have to cook it differently.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 5 days ago Read More
  • A close-up view of whole Brazil nuts in their rough, hard brown shells.

    George Washington's Favorite Snack Probably Didn't Help Out His Teeth

    George Washington had many unique habits and preferences, but not all of them were beneficial for his health. One of his favorite snacks destroyed his teeth.

    By David Stringer 5 days ago Read More
  • Montage image of several popular Southern foods, like peanuts, gumbo, a red can of cheerwine, and crawfish, all on blue picnic table background

    If You Ate These 12 Foods As A Kid, You Probably Grew Up In The South

    Although the South boasts several culinary influences, it's often the simple and resourceful foods that unite Southerners and remind them of their childhoods.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 5 days ago Read More
  • Different types of Halloween candy in wooden containers

    The Old-School Candy Kids Don't Find In Their Halloween Buckets Anymore

    While some Halloween candy is evergreen (looking at you, M&M's), others disappear into trick-or-treat history. This includes one venerable and polarizing treat

    By Laura Christine Allan 5 days ago Read More
  • An assortment of Belgian chocolate

    Why Belgian Chocolate Is Some Of The Best In The World

    It's impossibly creamy, and lusciously buttery. How is Belgian chocolate so good? Here's exactly why Belgium's making the best chocolate in the world.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 5 days ago Read More
  • Assorted candy on display in a store

    This Iconic Candy Store Is 'The Most Impressive Nepo Baby Passion Project', According To TikTok

    You love the merch, the candy, and maybe you decorated your bedroom just like the store. Here's how this iconic candy shop gained its cult-like following.

    By Kristen Pizzo 6 days ago Read More
  • Duke's mayo, Fanta, and Cheerios

    16 Vintage Foods Popularized During Wartime That We Still Eat Today

    The World Wars gave birth to a huge variety of new food inventions and products, and we still enjoy eating and drinking many of them today.

    By Holly Riddle 6 days ago Read More
  • Vintage silverware up close

    If Your Vintage Silverware Has This Marking On It, It Might Be Worth Some Money

    Silverware isn't just a fancy name. The precious metal was often used in the production of flatware; this mark will indicate you have the real thing.

    By Rolland Judd 6 days ago Read More
  • young adult woman reading newspaper at table while  waiter in tuxedo serving tea on tray

    Once Common Restaurant Behaviors That Have Faded Away

    Dining out has transformed over the decades, with these restaurant traditions changing with the times and, in some cases, fading into near obscurity.

    By Melanie Andrade 6 days ago Read More
  • Grasshopper pie slice with whole pie in background

    The Bright-Green, Old-School Pie You Don't See People Eat Anymore

    Has your favorite dessert seen trendier days? Let's bring this refreshingly bright-green pie out of the old-school archives and back onto our dessert plates.

    By Alba Caraceni 6 days ago Read More
  • King Charles smiles in a dark suit at an event

    King Charles Has A Strict Egg Rule That He Demands His Staff Follow

    There's a veil of eggy mystery around this iconic royal, but here's how King Charles really likes his eggs, and how you can cook a royal breakfast yourself.

    By Jonathan Kesh 6 days ago Read More
  • Bangers and mash with mushy peas.

    Why British Food Became Known As Boring And Bland

    British food has long been maligned for being boring and bland, which isn't fair. Still, there are good history-based reasons this scarlet letter remains.

    By Joe Hoeffner 7 days ago Read More
  • multiple sandwiches against turquoise background

    The Signature Sandwich Of Every State

    Sandwiches offer plenty of customization, making them a versatile bite no matter the time of day. Find out which sandwich has been perfected in each state.

    By Brian Boone 8 days ago Read More
  • An assortment of French cheeses on a marble platter

    The Prestigious Cheese Championship That An American Just Won For The First Time Ever

    You love your favorite cheese. But could you pick it out from 2,000 other cheeses in a blind tasting on the world stage? Team USA's cheesemonger did just that!

    By Rolland Judd 9 days ago Read More
  • Three casseroles on green checked tablecloth

    Every State's Most Legendary Casserole

    The U.S. is packed with a wide variety of culinary traditions, as is evident by the many casseroles you can find from state to state.

    By Brian Boone 10 days ago Read More
  • Photo illustration of Seafood Sensation, Whaler, and Double Down

    Old-School Fast Food Sandwiches That Disappeared

    Every major fast food chain has introduced plenty of new sandwiches over the years, but not all of them have earned a permanent spot on the menu.

    By Brian Boone 10 days ago Read More
  • Assortment of Asian foods in takeout containers

    The Popular Chicken Dish You Should Pass On At A Chinese Restaurant

    By now, Alexa knows your favorite Chinese chicken dish. But if it's this sugar-fried favorite, you'll want to set your voice command to something tastier.

    By Maria Scinto 10 days ago Read More
  • Family cooking together

    12 Old-School Cooking Tips That Might Actually Ruin Your Food

    While some culinary advice from yesteryear still holds value, other outdated cooking tips could leave you with a substandard meal or even food poisoning.

    By Anita Surewicz 11 days ago Read More
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