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  • Exterior of US Capitol building

    The Bean Soup Served To The US Senate Every Day For More Than 100 Years

    The United States Senate is known for adhering to traditions, even the culinary kind. Here's what we know about its long-lasting soup.

    By Austin Havens-Bowen Read More
  • Three boxes of Girl Scout cookies on a wooden table

    14 Discontinued Girl Scout Cookies You'll Likely Never Taste Again

    While some Girl Scout cookies have become reliable yearly classics, other delicious flavors unfortunately weren't able to stand the test of time.

    By Hannah Paperno Read More
  • Four wedding cakes with unique styles on round table

    The Trendiest Wedding Cake Style Of Each Decade

    Just as fashion goes in and out of style and gets recycled, the same can be said for wedding cakes too. See how the dessert has changed since the 1910s.

    By Sierra Winters Read More
  • Native American ingredients in dishes on tablecloth

    Native American Ingredients To Add To Your Culinary Repertoire

    Native American foods feature nutritious ingredients that are indigenous to the Americas. Try some of these traditional ingredients to add to your meals.

    By Amy Bell Read More
  • bacon and eggs on plate

    Sigmund Freud's Strange Connection To Bacon And Egg Breakfasts

    He may be the founder of modern psychoanalysis, but Freud also had a hand in influencing us all to accept that we should eat bacon and eggs for brekkie.

    By Kat Lieu Read More
  • Frank Sinatra poses in front of slot machine

    Frank Sinatra's Favorite Las Vegas Steakhouse And What He Liked To Order There

    Here's what you need to know about the Golden Steer, the Las Vegas steakhouse Frank Sinatra frequented, and his go-to order at the restaurant.

    By Deb Kavis Read More
  • Gingerbread cookies with hot cocoa

    Medieval Gingerbread Was So Fancy We Wouldn't Recognize It

    Whether it resembles a house or a human, modern gingerbread can come in elaborate forms. But it doesn't hold a candle to its far fancier medieval counterpart.

    By Wendy Leigh Read More
  • Hot italian beef sandwich

    The Mythic Rise Of Chicago's Italian Beef Sandwich

    Beyond its prominence on the series "The Bear," Chicago's Italian beef sandwich has a rich and iconic history dating back to the early 1900s.

    By James Andersen Read More
  • Composite image of century-old candies

    30 Popular Candies That Are Way Older Than You Think

    While it seems like some candies have been around forever, how old are they, really? We discovered dozens of popular candies that are over a century old.

    By Fred Decker Read More
  • pressed Cubano on butcher paper

    Why Cuban Sandwiches Are Everywhere In Florida

    Considering that Florida is less than 100 miles from Cuba, it makes sense the sandwich is popular there. But there's more to its fame than geography.

    By Julia Holland Read More
  • Bowls of traditional dump cake

    How Dump Cakes Got Their Rather Unappealing Name

    They're tasty, they've been around for decades, and they're easy to make. But how did dump cakes end up with such an unappetizing name? Here's the backstory.

    By Kerry Hayes Read More
  • Forgotten Thanksgiving meal items over dinner table

    8 Thanksgiving Dinner Traditions That Were Forgotten Over Time

    We all have an idea of what Thanksgiving should look like, but over the years, traditions have come and gone. Read about eight that have been lost to history.

    By Adam Swierk Read More
  • watermelon slices and bread slices on a cutting board

    The Simple Retro Sandwich That Uses Watermelon Instead Of Bread

    The retro sandwich that might not be on your radar uses watermelon instead of bread as a sweet, refreshing, and crunchy contrast to its creamy, savory filling.

    By Julia Holland Read More
  • James Dean featured with three of his favorite foods: chili, coffee, and spaghetti and meatballs

    10 Of James Dean's Favorite Foods

    Curious about what kind of food Hollywood icon James Dean loved? From English muffin pizza to banana salad, we list out the foods he craved.

    By Nicole Adams Read More
  • Robert Redford speaks at press conference

    What Exactly Is Robert Redford Cake, And Why Is It Named After An Actor?

    Back in the 1980s, the Robert Redford Cake was quite the popular dessert. What are its ingredients, and why does it share a name with the actor?

    By James Andersen Read More
  • A coffee and two donuts

    How Donuts Became A Breakfast Food In The US

    You might not be able to think of your breakfast without a donut, but it wasn't always a morning staple in the United States. Here's how it all started.

    By Eibhlis Gale-Coleman Read More
  • Fettuccine alfredo dish

    The Roman Restaurant Where You Can Eat The World's First Fettuccine Alfredo

    Fettuccine alfredo has become a staple of Italian American cuisine, but it's roots in the homeland are surprisingly recent.

    By Luna Christina Lupus Read More
  • plate of Villa Tronco's homemade pizza

    The Family-Owned South Carolina Restaurant That Dates Back To World War II

    It's really hard to imagine an America where people don't know about pizza, but this spot introduced the dish to many South Carolinians.

    By Marina S. Read More
  • Walt Disney with some of his favorite foods

    10 Of Walt Disney's Favorite Foods

    Walt Disney is known for his theme parks and his animation, but his food tastes are also notorious. We asked an expert about the ins and outs of Disney's diet.

    By Elettra Pauletto Read More
  • menu on the table at The Carriage Inn

    The Rhode Island Restaurant That Was Originally A Stagecoach Stop

    You can dine in an old stagecoach stop at this restaurant on one of the oldest post roads in the U.S. Luckily, the food has improved since the 18th century.

    By Eibhlis Gale-Coleman Read More
  • Julia Child standing in kitchen

    The One Snack Julia Child Set Out Every Single Thanksgiving

    Julia Child's favorite cocktail bite when entertaining was an easy-to-serve snack with zero prep involved, and Thanksgiving dinner was no exception to the rule.

    By Michelle Welsch Read More
  • Three East African dishes

    13 East African Dishes You Need To Try At Least Once

    East African cuisine combines rich flavors and textures with a diverse range of ingredients and global influences to create strikingly unique dishes.

    By Caroline DiNicola Read More
  • A photo of Rita Hayworth

    Rita Hayworth's Go-To Drink Order Is A Classic

    Old Hollywood actress Rita Hayworth's go-to drink order is still among the most popular cocktails today. Some even say she inspired the classic drink.

    By James Andersen Read More
  • kfc to go bag and box

    Here's What You Can Still Order From Kentucky Fried Chicken's Original 1952 Menu

    Thanks to Reddit, we now know how Kentucky Fried Chicken's original menu from 1952 looks like. And there are a few things you can still order from there.

    By Marina S. Read More
  • John F Kennedy smiling

    The Beef Soup JFK Credited With Helping Him Win The Primary

    To secure the presidential nomination in 1960, JFK had to win over West Virginia voters. His triumphant run may have been partly fueled by soup.

    By Gene Gerrard Read More
  • Collage of expert-level desserts

    The 11 Hardest Desserts To Make, According To Pastry Chefs

    Anyone who's spent time in a kitchen knows that baking is often trickier than cooking, and these 11 complex desserts are perfect examples of why.

    By Ayomari Read More
  • Three different muffins on plate

    New Jersey's Official State Muffin Is A Sweet Classic

    New Jersey has an official muffin that makes a sweet statement about a crop very important to the state.

    By Courtney Iseman Read More
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