Food Trends & Trivia
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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 practically unpatriotic. There are a few cardinal sins when it…
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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 you love, but you’d rather not think too hard about…
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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 oven and heavy with cheese, soup, and whatever else was…
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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 restaurant industry because they’re already rolling out special pumpkin spice…
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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 wedges that used to own the side-dish slot — and…
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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…
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15 Foods Middle-Class Families Ate in the 1960s
In the 1960s, cooking at home got a whole lot easier. Thanks to the explosion of convenient and pre-packaged foods and the new accessibility of kitchen appliances, it was easier…
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The Most Popular Snacks in Every State
America likes to snack. That’s not a big revelation. But a 2024 study by data firm HubScore tried to make sense of who snacks on what, and where. Using geotagged…
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13 Regional French Fry Dishes You Need to Try
In almost every corner of the planet, we’ve learned that fried potatoes are an incredible food. There are more than a few countries that claim ownership for the dish —…
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12 Discontinued Foods From the ’90s Most People Forgot About
The 1990s was a very bizarre decade, with fads and trends sprouting up and dying faster than anybody could keep track. Often themed with wild colors and wacky fonts, the…
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17 Vintage Photos of Soda Fountains From the 1890s to the 1950s
The history of the soda fountain is fascinating. Originally, they were most often found in drug stores because it was pharmacists who used their chemistry knowledge to mix carbonated beverages,…
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15 Snacks Every ‘80s Kids Had In Their Lunchbox
Kickball was a competition, sure. So were the actual academics of school, in some ways. But the one true competition? The one you always wanted to win, every single day? …
