Food Trends & Trivia
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12 Iconic Foods You Didn’t Know Were Invented In America
America is a melting pot of other global cuisines, but lots of dishes were created here, too. Here are 12 foods invented in America that may surprise you.
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24 Discontinued ’70s and ’80s Foods That We’ll Never Stop Craving
From Mug-o-Lunch and Reggie Bars to Nintendo Cereal and Oreo Big Stufs, here are discontinued foods from the 1970s and 1980s you’ll remember.
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9 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate
Extend the shelf life and flavor of your groceries (and save money) by learning about 9 foods that should not be refrigerated.
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11 Once-Popular Foods That No One Eats Today
Some foods age like wine. Others age like a can of SpaghettiOs left in a hot car. These dishes once ruled school cafeterias, potlucks, and TV trays — but today, they are considered outdated, followed by “what the heck were…
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Discontinued 1970s Candy That People Still Miss
Have fond memories of some 1970s candies? Take a trip back in time to see the discontinued 1970s candy people miss most.
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13 Fast Food Mascots We’ve Loved, Hated, and Found Incredibly Creepy
Some fast food mascots have remarkable staying power. Ronald McDonald, for example, is decades older than most of his customers today. Other mascots come and go too quickly to remember. Even those who do stick around often have to change…
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Never Make These 13 Mistakes When Grilling Hot Dogs
As American as apple pie, hot dogs are a cornerstone of the country’s pride. Especially on the Fourth of July, when the grill becomes sacred ground and messing them up is…
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8 Hot Dog Brands That Use 100-Percent Meat
Americans love hot dogs. Whether it’s at ball games, backyard BBQs, or street carts, they’re one of the most eaten foods in the country. And it’s one of those foods…
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The Oldest Grocery Store Chains in America
From Kroger to Piggly Wiggly, learn the stories behind the oldest grocery store chains in America.
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12 Retro Casseroles That Ruled Middle-Class Kitchens in the 1970s
If the ’70s held America together, it wasn’t disco — it was the country’s devotion to comfort food. And nothing screams comfort food like a bubbling casserole, straight from the…
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Pumpkin Spice Treats Have Arrived at These Chain Restaurants Already — But Not Starbucks
With much of the country dealing with recent heat waves and flooding, it doesn’t exactly feel like fall is near. But don’t tell that to the fast food and chain…
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KFC Brings Back Discontinued Wings and Wedges Due to Popular Demand
If you’ve been side-eyeing the fries at KFC for the last five years, here’s a late summer treat for you. The chicken giant is bringing back the chunky, seasoned potato…
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8 Things You Should Never Order From Taco Bell
When hunger strikes and you need a fast, tasty fix, Taco Bell often comes to the rescue. Known as the go-to spot to satisfy those late-night cravings with fast-food deals…
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13 Iconic Foods That Texas Is Famous For
While we’ve heard that everything is bigger in the Lone Star State, Texans will proudly tell you that everything tastes better, too. According to a recent WalletHub study, Texas is…
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Most Popular Ice Cream at the Grocery Store in Every State
The small batch ice cream parlor in your town may be grand. But look, there’s usually no substitute for the pleasure of being able to walk to your freezer, rather…
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20 Classic Ice Cream Truck Treats From Childhood, Ranked
Is anyone else instantly brought back to their childhood when they hear “La Cucaracha” or “Camptown Ladies” come over the loudspeaker of an ice cream truck? You might be tempted…
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States That Waste the Most Food in America, Ranked
In this country, we waste about 30-40% of our food supply every year. It might be easy to point fingers, but the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts put together a…
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7 Delicious and Creative Recipes for National Avocado Day
A loving husband took to Reddit in search of the best avocado recipes to make for his pregnant wife, who developed a strong affinity for avocados. The thread of recommendations…
