Before Hops Dominated Beer, Brewers Relied On This Common Backyard Weed
Once upon a time, hops weren't the primary bittering agent in a homebrew. That honor belonged to this unlikely backyard plant.
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Everyone Used To Eat This Scandalous Dessert — Now Younger Generations Would Be Confused By It
Generations before used to enjoy a politically charged dessert, but as tastes have changed over time, the recipe has fallen out of favor.
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What's On The Menu At London's Oldest Fish And Chip Shop
In the bustling city of London, there's a historic fish and chip shop where you can order far more than a basic version of the quintessential British dish.
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Here's What Share Of US McDonald's Locations Are Franchisee-Owned
If you've ever wondered how many McDonald's locations are owned by the company itself or franchisees, here's what you should know.
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A Small Business Owner Saved This World War II-Era Chocolate Brand From Extinction
Legacy brands, especially food ones, provide sensory links to the past. That's why this entrepreneur is keeping alive a NECCO chocolate brand from the 1930s.
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These Beloved Snack Brands All Hail From Pennsylvania — How Many Do You Recognize?
Pennsylvania's connection to the snack world is staggering. If you love to graze, you likely have some Keystone State originals in your pantry right now.
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This Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole Is A Bona Fide Boomer Meal That Will Honestly Never Get Old
Casseroles ruled every Boomer kid's kitchen table growing up, and this Tex-Mex variation was no exception — only, it's just as dignified for your table today.
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This Is How Far $5 Could Take You With The McDonald's Breakfast Menu In The '80s
Back in the 1980s, $5 could take you much further at McDonald's than it ever could today. Here is a peak at how inexpensive fast food breakfast used to be.
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The Real Meaning Behind 'Moe's' In Moe's Southwest Grill (It's Not Someone's Name)
Moe's Southwestern Grill is one of the best Mexican restaurant chains nationwide, but Moe isn't a person, it's an acronym.
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McDonald's Tried To Beat The Whopper With This Burger, But It Clearly Was No Match
The Burger Wars between McDonald's and Burger King have been raging for decades. McD's took a big swing with this burger, and it missed.
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This Old-School Snack Combo Defined Southern 'Working Man's Lunch' In The '30s
During the Great Depression, a "working man's lunch" could be hard to come by. But this tasty 5-cent treat ended up becoming quite the Southern comfort.
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The Discontinued IHOP Breakfast You Might Remember From The '80s
IHOP's menu has seen large overhauls over the years, and diners still miss some since-discontinued items. This one has fans reminiscing decades on.
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5 US Steakhouses John Wayne Loved
It's no secret that John Wayne loved a good steak dinner, but where did he go for them? These five U.S. steakhouses were a few of his favorites.
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This Philly Cheesesteak Chain Brought Authentic Italian-American Sandwiches To The West Coast In The '90s
For this cheesesteak chain, introducing East Coast flavors to West Coast dwellers was a major feat that proved successful, standing the test of time.
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The SoCal Burger Chain That's Unfairly Overshadowed By In-N-Out
While everyone knows In-N-Out, there's another Southern California burger chain that deserves some love according to a Los Angeles native.
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What A Native Chef Wants You To Understand About Barbecue's Indigenous Origins
Barbecue is about as American as American food gets — but, according to a Native chef, it's roots pre-date Christopher Columbus' arrival ashore.
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Make Eggs And Toast 10X Better With A Creamy, Old-School Method
Eggs on toast is a classic, but can afford an upgrade from time to time. This method was popular in the 1920s, but still appeals to modern tastes.
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Andrew Zimmern Swears The Midwest Was Doing This Food Trend Long Before It Had A Name
If you were dubious about the origins of the food trend that embraces local produce, Andrew Zimmern wants you to know that Midwesterners did it first.
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10 Chain Restaurants Boomers Miss Visiting
The dining landscape of today looks very different than it did for Boomers. Here are some of the chain restaurants that Boomers will likely remember.
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How McDonald's Celebrated America's Bicentennial In 1976
This year, America is celebrating its 250th birthday. Let's take a look back at the special items McDonald's threw on the menu for America's 200th.
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The Beloved Chain That In-N-Out Once Took To Court Over Its Double-Double Burger
In-N-Out Burger is perhaps best known for its Double-Double, but the iconic burger chain once sued another brand over trademark infringement.
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9 Reasons Cottage Cheese Is Everywhere In 2026
Cottage cheese has taken over social media, but why? We did some digging to find out.
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The Food Mistake Boomers Keep Repeating (And It's Costing Them Money)
Each generation is guilty of some misguided food or grocery choice that comes back to bite them. This is the habit that Boomers just can't shake.
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Betty Crocker's First-Ever Cake Mix Isn't The Flavor You'd Expect
Betty Crocker's cake mix wasn't launched until the 1940's. Its unexpected first flavor was both classic and comforting, and still is a favorite today.
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The Costco Food Court Loss That Broke The Hearts Of Thousands Of Shoppers
The Costco food court is home to plenty of delicious items that fans adore, but that didn't stop the chain from removing one beloved offering from the menu.
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9 Of The Oldest Pizzerias In The US
The U.S. is full of pizzerias, but these significant restaurants teach a delicious lesson about the history of our pizza appetite. Have you been to any of them?
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KFC Has A Different Name In Quebec. Here's Why
You probably know that French is the official language of Quebec in Canada, but you may be surprised that this leading chicken chain isn't known as KFC there.
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