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  • close up of chocolate bar

    The Old-School Chocolate Bar That Deserves A Revival

    You don't need an excuse to eat a chocolate bar, and once you read about this legendary favorite, you'll definitely want one. But you'll need a time machine.

    By Amy David Read More
  • A woman in a cowboy hat drinking a beer at a bar

    The Old-School Drink Beloved By Cowboys In The Old West

    If you settle down after a hard day with a glass of something refreshing, you're closer to a cowboy than you think. Especially if you like this beverage.

    By Javaria Akbar Read More
  • Unwrapped chocolate bar

    The Old-School Chocolate Bar That's Named After Chicken

    If you live for nostalgia, you might apply it to your food as well. Kids of the '50s and '60s might remember this old-school chocolate bar named after chicken.

    By Amy David Read More
  • McDonalds apple pie with bite removed on top of green box

    The History Of McDonald's Apple Pie And Its Original 1960s Recipe

    One of McDonald's long-time favorite items is its apple pie. It was launched in the 1960s, and the original recipe is different than the one used today.

    By Amy David Read More
  • A girl buying an ice cream cone in an old-fashioned ice cream parlor

    11 Old-School Ice Cream Flavors That Were Popular In The '70s

    Ice cream has changed over the decades, and some once-popular '70s flavors are now vanishingly rare. Here are some of the decade's forgotten favorites.

    By Amadea Tanner Read More
  • Several couples gather around a table set with classic 70s dishes

    16 Dishes From The '70s That Define The Disco Era

    The 1970s served up more than disco and bell-bottoms. Here's a bunch of dishes that helped define the "Me Decade."

    By Sarah Dealy Read More
  • Red wine being poured into wine glass in front of a waving american flag

    The Most Iconic 100-Year-Old Restaurants Across America

    The century-plus-year-old restaurants that dot America from coast to coast tell the country's story with their food, culture, and connection to history.

    By Wendy Hector Read More
  • Women in line at grocery store in the 1970s

    Here's What It Looked Like To Grocery Shop In The '70s

    Grocery stores aren't the most fun places to visit, but we guarantee that after you see how they used to be, you'll never take them for granted again.

    By Barb Hudson Read More
  • Jars of colorful candy on a wooden shelf in an old-fashioned candy store

    13 Sweet Snacks From The '70s That Time Forgot

    Take a trip down memory lane with these old-school candies from the 1970s that once satisfied a sweet tooth but have since been banished to the snack cemetery.

    By Jay Wilson Read More
  • John Wayne in his film 'Big Jake'

    How John Wayne Seasoned Cowboy Steaks To Perfection

    John Wayne was the ultimate movie cowboy and he enjoyed eating like one too. He had a great way of seasoning cowboy steaks that made them perfect.

    By Amy David Read More
  • table full of desserts

    The 1960s Chocolate Dessert That's Still Popular Today

    Like any decade, the 1960s had its share of popular foods, which included desserts. There was one that people loved and is still popular today.

    By Amy David Read More
  • Crate of mangoes on a table

    This Country Produces The Most Mangoes In The World By A Landslide

    There are plenty of reasons to bite into a delicious slice of mango, but you're going to be surprised when you find out where the fruit comes from.

    By Karen Hart Read More
  • frozen custard in cone against off-white background

    The Overlooked Burger Chain That Makes Frozen Custard From Scratch

    There are many fast food burger chains, some of which are very well known. There is a lesser known chain that makes frozen custard from scratch.

    By Karen Hart Read More
  • Summery flowers in metal buckets with the Trader Joe's logo

    The Trader Joe's Summer Pie Shoppers Say Is 'Spectacular'

    Summer is a great time for a refreshing pie for dessert and Trader Joe's has several. There is one in particular that shoppers really seem to enjoy.

    By Bobby Lewis Read More
  • View of a vintage table laden with brown and white breakfast crockery

    11 Best Boomer Meals That Could Feed The Whole Family

    Many of the meals that boomers grew up with still hold up today, from meatloaf to chicken pot pie. We rounded up boomer meals that have stood the test of time.

    By Amadea Tanner Read More
  • Interior of McGillin's Olde Ale House

    The Must-Visit Philadelphia Pub That's Been Slinging Drinks Since 1860

    Philadelphia is full of historic venues. One must-visit spot on your next trip is its oldest pub, which has been serving drinks since 1860.

    By Amy David Read More
  • Ears of corn in a wooden basket

    12 Of The Worst Corn Recalls In American History

    A staple ingredient in many American products, corn can be found in everything from tortilla chips to aspirin. Its ubiquity has led to some major US recalls.

    By Jay Wilson Read More
  • A neatly stacked collection of assorted vintage beer cans

    11 Old-School Beers That Defined The '70s

    The 1970s were a definitive era in so many ways. These 11 old-school beers could be found everywhere during the decade, and some are still around today.

    By Bobby Lewis Read More
  • A group of young women in 1980s attire eating snacks while playing a board game

    11 Salty Snacks From The '80s You Probably Forgot Existed

    Those who came of age in the ‘80s are sure to recall some of these gone-but-not-forgotten salty snacks that helped define the era of big hair and neon.

    By Jay Wilson Read More
  • hand holding a cup of the Dippin' Dots with spoon

    In The 1980s, A Breakthrough In Farm Animal Food Led To The Creation Of Dippin' Dots – Here's How

    Dippin' Dots has long billed itself as the ice cream of the future, but it has been around for decades at this point. Here's how it came to be.

    By Amy David Read More
  • Colonial style bundt cake

    The Old-School Cake That's Been Around Since The 1800s

    While the oldest recorded recipes we have for this cake are from the early 1800s, it would be safe to say that early colonists likely enjoyed them as well.

    By Barb Hudson Read More
  • A drawing of a woman with red hair in a purple dress dancing with a bottle of absinthe, circa 1910

    The Quirky 1910s Nickname For Alcohol That You Don't Hear Anymore

    Slang changes throughout history, with some words lasting and others dying out. There was a nickname used for alcohol in the 1910s that has faded.

    By Bobby Lewis Read More
  • Wendys takeout bag with Wendys chain in background

    The '80s Rap Song Wendy's Wrote To Teach Employees 'Grill Skills' Will Stick In Your Head For Days

    Employee training videos are common in the fast food industry. In the '80s, Wendy's made one with a rap song to teach its employees how to grill.

    By Amy David Read More
  • An old-style home with a tv tray, tv, and dining table

    Many Boomers Used To Own This Type Of Dining Furniture - You Can Still Snag One Today

    Things change over the years and that includes dining furniture. There is a particular type that baby boomers grew up with and you can still buy today.

    By Javaria Akbar Read More
  • Red lobster menu and serving of lobster on plate

    The Red Lobster Menu Staple You Should Avoid, According To Reviews

    We know you're already planning your next trip to Red Lobster, but you'll want to avoid this one item that customers are just not a big fan of.

    By Javaria Akbar Read More
  • Disco fries on a plate

    Thanks To This New Jersey Diner, Disco Fries Exist Today

    If you've ever spent a night out dancing followed up by an early-morning feast of disco fries, you'll definitely want to read about the dish’s origin.

    By Karen Hart Read More
  • Portrait of Dolley Madison

    The Odd Myth About Dolley Madison And Oyster Ice Cream

    There are many stories about presidents and first ladies, not all of which are true. There is a strange myth connecting Dolley Madison and oyster ice cream.

    By Karen Hart Read More
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